Course code: BARR-8

Years with company: 20

Years programming: 25

Primary programming language: C/C++

Other programming languages: Python, Matlab

Unit test harnesses: Pytest, C# Unittest

Something else: involved in biomedical research, typically a combination of hardware and software. Historically mostly PC programming with some embedded, but embedded projects are increasing. I am an electrical engineer with mostly self-taught programming experience.

Test practice now: No formal methods used regularly. Methods change depending on specific project and team members.

Target system: varies

Dev tools: usually Code Composer Studio for embedded C projects

Build time: Under 10 seconds

Coding standard: varies with project

Function too long: generally use page of text rule-of-thumb, or can no longer simply state what is does

Code reviews: mostly self-review

Code time: 60

Test time: 20

Debug time: 20

Favorite thing about dev: The general design aspect of it, seeing a project develop and become usable in solving a problem.

Least favorite thing about dev: I guess the final stages or maintenance...taking care of the more trivial things

Tdd knowledge: Basically, I have read some blog posts on it.

Why are you attending: I'm looking to see if more formal techniques like TDD or Agile can be applied to our small group (research-oriented, mostly one-off prototypes). I want to improve my own skill sets and hopefully improve productivity.