Environment - Minor TDD exercise

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Computers are used occasionally throughout the course.


However, we only need (and want) 1 computer for each 2 students; e.g., if 16 students, then 8 computers. Often, it is possible for students to bring their own laptop.


Internet access is a "nice to have" but we can live without it if difficult to achieve.

Power strips and extension cords are generally needed in order to supply power to the computers safely.


Software

For acceptance TDD, we will be using Robot Framework. Please install it: http://code.google.com/p/robotframework/


If Java group:

  • Latest release version of Java Runtime (JRE)
  • Latest release version of Eclipse


If C++ group:

  • normally, we do the exercises in Java anyway, to avoid burning hours on awkward/slow tool setup and use in C++); Java is similar to C++, and sufficient for the educational goals (of introducing the idea of TDD and refactoring). However, if the client is really keen on doing the exercises in C++, this is possible (the coach is skilled in C++). Action >> 1+ weeks before the course, please let the coach know if C++ is important.


If .NET group:

  • Visual Studio in C#