Course code: BECK-1

Years with company: 30

Years programming: 40

Primary programming language: c++

Other programming languages: c#, perl, c,

Unit test harnesses: homegrown c++ framework, j-unit-like, for the previous product line.

Something else: When I started I used fortran, and punch cards. I learned programming as an engineering major in the 70's. And later learned 6502 assembly on a Synertek SYM-1. I have a BS in Industrial & Systems Engineering, and MS in Computer Science.

Test practice now: Current assignment is to learn the old code-base from a recently acquired product line for maintenance releases.

Target system: Target is windows pc workstation system manager software for urinalysis running on XP or W7.

Dev tools: Visual Studio 2010, 2012

Build time: 30-60 minutes

Coding standard: Have yet to develop a coding standard for the code-base. Some teams have adopted to Martin Fowlers approach as per Clean Code.

Function too long: If longer than the screen, and definitely if longer than two screen lengths.

Code reviews: Two person peer review with Microsoft TFS (team foundation server).

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Favorite thing about dev: I like coding.

Least favorite thing about dev: Unreasonable schedules.

Tdd knowledge: You write the unit test first, then develop the code.

Why are you attending: I was assigned.