[Boston.pm] quiz questions
hi all, i decided to email the quiz questions to you all. after doing the quiz tomorrow night, i will post the url for the answers i have collected in training and my answers. the talk tomorrow will also use these answer slides. so think about these and if you are at the meeting tomorrow, be prepared to dazzle me with your brilliance. if not, prepare your answers and email them to the list. remember, these questions are designed to make you think (and think differently) about your work and career as a coder. have the appropriate amount of fun! and maybe this will entice you to come to the meeting. if you do, please rsvp to bill ricker so he can order enough pizza. as i said, this will be educational and possibly even fun! :) thanx, uri what is a computer? what is code? what is a program? what is programming? what is a programmer? what is a programming language? what is a script? what is a compiler? what is an interpreter? what is a virtual machine? why is programming easy? why is programming hard? when you code, who is the most important PERSON you should be thinking about? other than comments, what is the most important HUMAN oriented aspect of your code? what is the number one PURPOSE of comments? bonus question (hint - it is a trick answer): what is the opposite of spaghetti code? -- Uri Guttman -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sysarch.com -- - Perl Code Review , Architecture, Development, Training, Support -- - Free Perl Training --- http://perlhunter.com/college.html - - Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix http://bestfriendscocoa.com - ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] Please RSVP for tomorrow night's tech meeting ...
ok, got those and several more. thanks. On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Bob Clancy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Please RSVP for tomorrow night's tech meeting ... > > So far I have RSVPs from the following people: > > Uri Guttman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Steve Scaffidi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Bill Ricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Bernardo Rechea <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Glenn Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Bob Clancy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Philipp Hanes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you RSVP'ed and I missed you, or you meant to RSVP and are doing that > right now (hint, hint :-), please send me a note so I can pass a count > onto WDR. (I'll probably ask again tomorrow, but it's better to give as > much advance notice as you can.) > > thanks, > -- > Bob > > On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:35 AM, Bob Clancy wrote: > >> On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Uri Guttman wrote: >>> do we have anything like a headcount yet? >> >> I'll volunteer to accept RSVPs (and pass the results onto Bill/Uri). >> >> (You can phone me or leave a voicemail at 617-265-1659 (my work >> number) if that's easier for you.) >> >> -- >> Bob > > ___ > Boston-pm mailing list > Boston-pm@mail.pm.org > http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm > -- Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
[Boston.pm] Please RSVP for tomorrow night's tech meeting ...
Please RSVP for tomorrow night's tech meeting ... So far I have RSVPs from the following people: Uri Guttman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Steve Scaffidi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bill Ricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bernardo Rechea <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Glenn Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bob Clancy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Philipp Hanes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you RSVP'ed and I missed you, or you meant to RSVP and are doing that right now (hint, hint :-), please send me a note so I can pass a count onto WDR. (I'll probably ask again tomorrow, but it's better to give as much advance notice as you can.) thanks, -- Bob On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:35 AM, Bob Clancy wrote: > On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Uri Guttman wrote: >> do we have anything like a headcount yet? > > I'll volunteer to accept RSVPs (and pass the results onto Bill/Uri). > > (You can phone me or leave a voicemail at 617-265-1659 (my work > number) if that's easier for you.) > > -- > Bob ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] Boston.pm kwiki
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 1:02 PM, Ronald J Kimball <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 12:22:42PM -0400, Steve Scaffidi wrote: > > I just noticed something - I don't know if it's an "in joke" or something > > not-so-good the admin user recently added a link to a viagra ad to > the > > main page. > > > > Does anybody know anything about it? Does anybody need viagra? > > That's wiki spam. Anyone can enter any username they want. I have removed > this change from the page and the revision history. > > Thanks for catching this! > > Ronald > np. I don't know how kwiki works so I wasn't sure if it was the result of the admin acct. being cracked, a exploitable bug in the software, etc... ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] Boston.pm kwiki
On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 12:22:42PM -0400, Steve Scaffidi wrote: > I just noticed something - I don't know if it's an "in joke" or something > not-so-good the admin user recently added a link to a viagra ad to the > main page. > > Does anybody know anything about it? Does anybody need viagra? That's wiki spam. Anyone can enter any username they want. I have removed this change from the page and the revision history. Thanks for catching this! Ronald ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
> Are the directions on the boston.pm.org site current? I somehow managed > to delete the initial announcement. > Glenn, if you want to pinpoint the building on google maps, try this address: 12 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142 ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
[Boston.pm] Boston.pm kwiki
I just noticed something - I don't know if it's an "in joke" or something not-so-good the admin user recently added a link to a viagra ad to the main page. Does anybody know anything about it? Does anybody need viagra? ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
re: headcount. I'd like to come by - I'm newish to the area, fwiw. Are the directions on the boston.pm.org site current? I somehow managed to delete the initial announcement. Thanks, GB +-+ Glenn Becker - [EMAIL PROTECTED] SDF Public Access UNIX System - http://sdf.lonestar.org +-+ ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
> > if you are not sure about attending, let me tell you that my quiz is > actually very interesting so don't be cowed by it. it isn't a knowledge > quiz but on how you think about programming and such. i guarantee you > all will get something out of it (unlike my usual talks). > I *always* get something out of your talks... a headache! /me ducks ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
[Boston.pm] I'll volunteer to accept RSVPs - please email me if you are coming
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Uri Guttman wrote: > do we have anything like a headcount yet? I'll volunteer to accept RSVPs (and pass the results onto Bill/Uri). (You can phone me or leave a voicemail at 617-265-1659 (my work number) if that's easier for you.) -- Bob ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
> "RW" == Ricker, William <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: RW> Any comments on distribution of soda, since I'll be making the pickup? at least something other than just coke/pepsi. sprite/rootbeer, etc. do we have anything like a headcount yet? if you are not sure about attending, let me tell you that my quiz is actually very interesting so don't be cowed by it. it isn't a knowledge quiz but on how you think about programming and such. i guarantee you all will get something out of it (unlike my usual talks). thanx, uri -- Uri Guttman -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sysarch.com -- - Perl Code Review , Architecture, Development, Training, Support -- - Free Perl Training --- http://perlhunter.com/college.html - - Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix http://bestfriendscocoa.com - ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
Any comments on distribution of soda, since I'll be making the pickup? Bill, typing with thumbs - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: boston-pm@mail.pm.org Sent: Mon Jun 09 10:30:12 2008 Subject: Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting They sell somewhat pricey soda, so Ron brings a bag of ice, and essentially whatever soda's on sale (leaning toward a particuler flavor distribution). I suggest everyone bring their own mug :-P -- Free map of local environmental resources: http://CambridgeMA.GreenMap.org -- MOTD on Setting Orange, the 14th of Confusion, in the YOLD 3174: Capitalism is the absurd belief that the worst of men, for the worst of reasons, will somehow work for the benefit of us all --John Maynard Keynes ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
They sell somewhat pricey soda, so Ron brings a bag of ice, and essentially whatever soda's on sale (leaning toward a particuler flavor distribution). I suggest everyone bring their own mug :-P -- Free map of local environmental resources: http://CambridgeMA.GreenMap.org -- MOTD on Setting Orange, the 14th of Confusion, in the YOLD 3174: Capitalism is the absurd belief that the worst of men, for the worst of reasons, will somehow work for the benefit of us all --John Maynard Keynes ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
Re: [Boston.pm] pizza for meeting
On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 10:25 PM, Uri Guttman wrote: > the job is to also get a head count (low > since i am the main speaker :), order the amount of pizza and soda, > buy > ice and bring paper goods (where did ronald get them from?). maybe > this > is too hard so a pair of you can split the work? :) I believe Ron orders the pizza from Cinderellas. I'm not sure if they sell ice/soda or not. (I'm a T-commuter in the Kendall area. I can at least help carry things in (and maybe take a run to Porter and back to get ice and soda if needed). -- Bob ___ Boston-pm mailing list Boston-pm@mail.pm.org http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm
