[omaha] Code Retreat - November 14

[Matt Payne]

I recall the same thing Steve.  Also the problem was
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 1:03 PM, Steve Young via Omaha <omaha at python.org>
wrote:

> I attended one about 3 years ago.  From what I can remember:
>
> We met in a large room with the tables in a square shape, had introductions
> and guidelines.  The focus was on sharing and encouraging professionalism
> in the craft of programming.
>
> We were given a problem to solve, and split up into pairs, one person
> typing, the other contributing, and you could switch if you wish.  You can
> use any language the pair agrees to.  I remember that testing was
> emphasized.
>
> This went on for an hour or so, then a time for sharing any insights people
> wanted to voice, and a break.  Afterwards we chose a new partner and did it
> again.
>
> They had a nice catered lunch and the process repeated for the afternoon.
>
> The host did a very nice job with the whole thing.  The event seemed geared
> towards programming professionals, not beginners.
>
> Steve
>
> On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 10:05 AM, Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T via Omaha <
> omaha at python.org> wrote:
>
> > Matt brought up the Code Retreat coming up on  November 14.
> > http://coderetreat.org/events/global-day-of-code-retreat-2015-omaha-ne
> >
> > I too think it would be good to have a group of Pythonista's there as
> > well.  I am starting another thread on the topic so it doesn't get
> > convoluted with the monthly meeting thread.
> >
> > Matt, I've read through the site and watched Corey's video.  Have you
> been
> > to a Retreat before (Or anyone else.) and can tell us about your
> > experience?  Maybe we can get 2 or 3 members to commit.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Best,
> >
> > Jeff Hinrichs
> > 402.218.1473
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