[Noisebridge-discuss] [Noisebridge-announce] Programming for Poets, Thursday May 6

Tue May 4 20:00:34 UTC 2010

OH GOD!! I responded to the incorrect email..

Sorry for the arrogance :(

Glen

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Glen Jarvis <glen at glenjarvis.com> wrote:

> I will probably be recording the audio for myself, but not video. Here is a
> sample email that I have sent out to participants who have enrolled (to give
> a better feel for the approach on this topic)...
>
>
> ---  (Note pre-enrollment *is* a requirement (i.e., just let me know you're
> going to show before you do) --
>
> NOTE: Please note that due to a schedule conflict with one of our members,
> I kept trying to move the meeting from the original time at 6 pm until 5 pm.
> However, we still did not get the room reservation for 5 pm. Therefore, the
> meeting time is still at 6 pm. One of our attendees will need to leave
> early.
>
> WHO: You
> WHAT: Subversion Training/Lab
> WHEN: 5-May (tomorrow) starting at 6 pm
> WHERE: 321 (Conference Room); Stanley Hall; UC Berkeley
> WHY: Because successfully using version control is a very important skill
> if you ever work with others when coding
>
> PREPARATION: Please bring a computer with wireless access (a network
> connection is needed to participate in this lab). Also have the subversion
> client installed on your computer.
>
> You can test to see if the program is installed on your computer. Go to
> either a Terminal Window (Linux/Mac OSX) or a Command Prompt (windows) and
> type this command: "svn help". If you see a large screen of help text, then
> you have all that you need installed. If you instead see, "Command not
> found" or a similar message, you will need to install or configure this
> program. The program can be downloaded from:
> http://subversion.apache.org/packages.html
>
> Setting up this program varies between operating systems and this may need
> a little research. Please do your best first. If you're absolutely stuck, I
> can personally help you. But, *PLEASE* do this BEFORE class starts. I won't
> have time to help if this is not setup before class.
>
> We will be using a Linux environment/command line tools during class. So,
> if you have a Graphical User Interface (GUI) instead of the command line,
> that's okay -- but we'll be using the command line in class and you should
> too.
>
>
>
> FINAL STEPS IN PREPARATION: You should now have a laptop with network
> access and have the subversion client software installed and configured. I
> have created a repository for your use in class. Please try to access the
> repository now. Here are some very basic steps for you to follow:
>
> 1) To first verify that your account is working, first go to a web page:
>     http://subversion.glenjarvis.com
> 2) Now, you should be prompted for your username and password. I have made
> this your first name (for both username and password). This is a scratch
> system, so we are not highly concerned about security:
>     username: <username>
>     password: <password>
> 3) You should see a page with a README.txt link on it.
>
> Now we know that your account is working, we wish to actually check out the
> repository using the subversion program that you previously installed and
> configured.
>
> 4) Go to a terminal window (where we will be working primarily) and type
> this command:
>
>     svn checkout http://subversion.glenjarvis.com
>
>     This will also ask for your username and password like in step 2. Note
> that it will assume the username is the same as the system that you're
> logged into. If this isn't your first name (and it is doubtful that it is),
> simply press enter and you will be asked what username you wish to use.
> Enter your username and password.
>
>     The output would look something like this (my username is 'glen' for
> this repository):
>
>
> prompt> svn checkout http://subversion.glenjarvis.com
> Authentication realm: <http://subversion.glenjarvis.com:80> Subversion -
> svn_training
> Password for 'gjarvis':
> Authentication realm: <http://subversion.glenjarvis.com:80> Subversion -
> svn_training
> Username: glen
> Password for 'glen':
> A    subversion.glenjarvis.com/README.txt
> Checked out revision 1.
>
> 5) You now have a directory called "subversion.glenjarvis.com." Inside of
> that directory is a file called README.txt. Open that file, and send me back
> the "secret phrase" so that I know you are set up and completely ready for
> class. If you are already comfortable with subversion, please don't make any
> changes to this repository as it may confuse other students. We will be
> making changes together in class.
>
>
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT:
>
> This class is a *very* informal lab setting. I don't really have any slides
> prepared. I will do my best to gage the classes understanding and
> sequentially make scenarios for you to go through that will help you build
> these skills. I will explain core concepts as we need them. The skills that
> you can expect to learn (and not learn) were listed in the previous email
> that you responded to. This is an introductory course - some people may be
> behind your progress. Bring something to work on or browse the internet if
> you're too far ahead. The idea is that we, as a group, step through each of
> the pieces until we understand.
>
> My understanding of the material is necessary (of course), but not
> sufficient. Just because I know the material or even explain the material is
> not a measure of the success of the class. In other words, what is "said" is
> not a measure of our success, but what is *understood* is. This means I will
> need your help to gauge what is understood so that we can move on to the
> next pieces.
>
> We had incredible success last time we did this - but it was more
> experimental and very small. Additionally, even though we were covering a
> small amount of material, almost the entire class was straggling because
> they wanted to know more.
>
> This type of course depends *completely* upon the attitude and
> personalities of the participating members. So, it's hard to predict how
> successful this will be on our next round.  I do believe, however, that if
> we prepare in advance (per this email), come with open minds, participate
> and genuinely want to learn as a group, this will be a very successful use
> of all of our time.
>
>
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
>
> Glen Jarvis
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Steve Camuti <mrcamuti at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Any chance this will be recorded in some way? I've already made
>> commitments to go to a midweek comedy show at this exact time, but am SUPER
>> Interested in the approach / topic.
>>
>> -Steve
>>
>> On May 3, 2010, at 3:51 PM, Jonathan Foote wrote:
>>
>> > If you would like a gentle introduction to programming, come on by
>> > Noisebridge this Thursday at 8:00.
>> > We'll be starting with some simple animations with processing. It will
>> > be fun and low-stress.
>> >
>> > Details: https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Programming_for_Poets
>> > Location: 2169 Mission St (at 17th), SF CA 94110
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>
> --
> Whatever you can do or imagine, begin it;
> boldness has beauty, magic, and power in it.
>
> -- Goethe
>

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boldness has beauty, magic, and power in it.

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