[Edu-sig] Design patterns

[Scott David Daniels]

Chuck Allison wrote:
> Since this discussion has swerved a little, I'd like to pose a query.
> I've been using patterns since 1995 and am teaching a course starting
> Wednesday (a full semester course) on Design Patterns using the Heads
> First book. My query: do you have any ideas you might proffer for
> programming assignments? I'd like to give a handful of programming
> assignments throughout the semester that aren't as short and cutesy
> as what's in the book. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

What subject and to whom?  If programming and/or CS, I'd be tempted
to give a chain of assignments where the requirements swerve, showing
the value of malleability in code design.

--Scott David Daniels
Scott.Daniels at Acm.Org