Course code: SAND-1

Years with company: 8

Years programming: 40

Primary programming language: C++

Other programming languages: C, Matlab, C#, F#

Unit test harnesses: I write what I need.

Something else: I started out doing embedded code in C and assembler. I do lots of analysis code in Matlab and desktop apps in C#. I'm now getting back into doing embedded code.

Test practice now: Most important is to design code as separate testable modules. I can then write a test program that pumps data through the modules and checks the outputs.

Target system: ARM processor, battery powered, lots of sensors, radio communications.

Dev tools: IAR (maybe Green Hills also)

Build time: 1-5 minutes

Coding standard: I strive for correctness, test-ability, and readability. I try to use best practices for each language.

Function too long: When there is excessive scrolling to figure out what it's doing. It's not necessarily dependent on the number of lines.

Code reviews: Project dependent. Some have none. Others have full up reviews in TeamForge + Gerrit.

Code time: 70w/design

Test time: 20

Debug time: 10

Favorite thing about dev: It's both creative and logical. It produces tools that increase our productivity and quality of our work.

Least favorite thing about dev: I work in science and engineering software, so I don't have anything to complain about. If I had to work on web sites, then that would be another story.

Tdd knowledge: Tests are written first, then code modules to pass the tests.

Why are you attending: Our group is trying to do things better.