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Does Your Code Tell a Story? by
Alan Stevens

Wednesday, Apr 14, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Social Time starts at 6:00!
Location: Markel Plaza
4600 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map]

Abstract

Software developers are writers. Our medium is text. What can we learn about writing code by studying the principles of good writing?

Frequently in software development, we solve a problem, check in the code and release it. Unfortunately, this means we release the first draft of the solution.

One of the main lessons of wrtiting workshops and classes is to write in small chunks and revise ruthlessly. By releasing our first drafts, we increase the maintenance cost of our application because it is harder to understand the initial intent of the solution.

In this session, we will explore concepts from writing such as small assignments, bad first drafts, and telling the truth as they apply to the craft of software development.

Bio

Alan Stevens is a father, geek, vegan and software artisan living in Knoxville, TN. Alan regularly speaks at industry conferences and user groups. Alan is an Open Space Technology facilitator. Alan is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in C#. Alan is a member of ASP Insiders. When Alan is not playing with his kids, enjoying a fine cigar, singing or playing his acoustic guitar, he occasionally updates his blog at http://netcave.org.

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