Sure Fire Programming: a general framework for independent projects in Computer Science

  • Authors:
  • Michelle R. Hribar

  • Affiliations:
  • Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

Managing independent projects in Computer Science is challenging, particularly large scale projects typical of Capstone courses. At Pacific University, we've developed the general Sure Fire Programming framework which focuses on: 1) Structured deadlines, 2) Unique topics, 3) Running code Early, 4) Frequent system Integration and testing, and 5) regular REports and documentation. The framework is implemented with 5 components: 1) Topic Selection, 2) Project Planning, 3) Implementation, 4) Final Testing and 5) Technical Communication. This framework has been used successfully at Pacific University for managing the Senior Capstone projects for 2 years.