Weekly Course Schedule – Spring 2019

INFOST 490 - 001 (Meets Monday & Wednesday Mornings)

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Week 3 (February 4 – February 10)



Monday, February 4   (11:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M., NWQD - 1990)
Class Session 4
Topics
  • Why Being Agile Works Better (Layton, Chapter 3)
  • Getting Started With Version Control and Git
Required Readings
  • Layton: Chapter 3 (Why Being Agile Works Better)


Wednesday, February 6   (11:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M., NWQD - 1990)
Class Session 5
Topics
  • Agile Approaches (Chapter 4)
Required Readings
  • Layton: Chapter 4 (Agile Approaches)
Other Resources


Sunday, February 10, @  11:55 P.M.
Weekly Assignments Deadline
Computing Setup
  • Learn About Git
    Description: During this course, we will be making extensive use of the Git source code version control system. Some of you already have experience with Git. Others do not. The Lynda.com course that is linked below, is a good introduction to Git using SourceTree, a GUI-based Git client that I am recommending that you use during the course. Even for those of you who are comfortable working at the command line, SourceTree is a good addition to your stable of free software tools.
  • Install SourceTree
    Description: You are free to use whatever Git client you want. I recommend that you use SourceTree. The Lynda.com course identified above gives fairly up-to-date instructions on installing and using the product. There is a link below to a page where you can get the software.
  • Set Up a BitBucket Account
    Description: Using your UWM email id, set up a free BitBucket account. This account will allow you to create a repository that you can use for your own practice. We will be providing a shared repository for use by the class as a whole. In order to do your Git-related assignments in the coming weeks, YOU MUST SET UP A FREE BitBucket ACCOUNT USING YOUR UWM EMAIL ADDRESS NOW. Otherwise, we will not be able to grant you permission to access the shared repository.
Class Participation Assignments Due (Forum Posts)
  • Week 3 Update on Project Selection & Team Formation
    Description: There are 2 weeks remaining before you are expected to have selected a project and formed a project team. Post an update on your individual progress toward that goal. Use this space to reach out to others in the class.
    Submit to: Project Selection & Team Formation Forum - Week 3 Update