Beds Hackathon 2017 - Getting Started

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1. Getting Started Hackathon
2. 2 Don't Panic! Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
3. 3 • Have an introduction that puts the scenario in a business context • Have 3 levels (or sprint’s if you prefer) - increasing in complexity. Please do not feel you need to complete all 3 – stop at any level. But, try to complete at least one level. • May have some resources to help you • Are realistic. They are the type of thing that you will be faced with on a regular basis as a professional developer Our scenarios…
4. 4 Read each scenario - one at a time - after you've read each one... • Stop and think about it • Try to get the feel of it • Discuss it with others – everyone sees things differently • You will naturally gravitate towards one or more scenario's - but don't decide too soon! Start small
5. 5 • Choose a scenario that is going to stretch you - not break you! • Choose one that sounds fun - something you will really enjoy doing The perfect problem for you...?
6. 6 Ok - you've chosen a scenario… Now what?
7. 7 Assemble the team - if you haven’t already!
8. 8 Planning Implementation Generally speaking there are 2 phases…
9. 9 • Estimate the scenario • Decide if the scenario is right for the team • Identify what you are being asked to do • Tasks - split the problem into small manageable tasks • Options - what are the technical options available to you? • Re-read the scenario! Planning
10. 10 • Estimate the scenario • Decide if the scenario is right for the team • Identify what you are being asked to do • Tasks - split the problem into small manageable tasks • Options - what are the technical options available to you? • Re-read the scenario! Planning
11. 11 • Estimating is hard to do. Really HARD! • Small, Medium & Large is fine • Your estimate depends on your skillset and your experience, as well as the problem • It is your estimate – NOT someone else’s • The original estimate you give may change as the project progresses – this is normal • Your estimates get more accurate over time Estimating
12. 12 • A few questions that might help: • Does the team have the right skill set and experience to handle the scenario? • Do you have people on the team who don’t need to be there? • Do you have people on the team who are likely to dominate – especially during the implementation phase? • Your team needs to work as a team – can they? The bottom line is only you and team can tell! Decide if the scenario right for the team
13. 13 • Take it one piece at a time • Understand how all the pieces fit together • Work as a team • Remember - you are not alone! If in doubt, something isn’t clear or you have questions - ask an expert Implementation
14. 14 Have fun! Relax and enjoy the experience
15. 15 Questions?
16. 16 Graham Lewis IT graham.lewis@tui.co.uk Thanks for listening