Playpens for Mind Children: Continuities in the Practice of Programming.

The article looks at the history of computer programming, with a particular focus on discussions of programming practice within the field. Details on the experiences of students in a software engineering course (SE) taught by programmer Frederick Brooks in the 1990s are presented. Topics include age...

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Publicado en:	Information & Culture Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 38 - 79
Autor principal:	Galloway, Patricia
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	University of Texas Press 2012
Materias:	Computer programming Computer programmers Software engineering education Brooks, Frederick Teams in the workplace Agile software development History
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Sumario:	The article looks at the history of computer programming, with a particular focus on discussions of programming practice within the field. Details on the experiences of students in a software engineering course (SE) taught by programmer Frederick Brooks in the 1990s are presented. Topics include agency, teamwork, creativity, communication, and Agile software development.