CCSCNE 2014 MouseTrap Hackfest
FAQ
Q: What is a hackfest?
A: There are different definitions of hackfest (and/or hackathon, codefest, etc.). The essence of a hackfest is a bunch of programmers getting together to code with a common purpose. Some hackfests are competitions. Some are educational. Some are social events.
This hackfest is educational and social. The goal is to give participants a chance to learn about how to get involved in an open-source project.
Q: What is MouseTrap?
A: MouseTrap is a GNOME accessibility project to allow individuals to control the mouse pointer using a webcam. Please see (XXXX) for more details.
Q: What language is the project written in?
A: Python. But you don't need to know Python to participate in the hackfest!
- . Much of what we'll be doing will not require knowledge of Python.
- . There are many ways to contribute to open-source projects other than code (50-ways)
- . It's an easy language that can be learned on the fly. And there will be many there that can help you.
Q: What will I learn?
A: A little about a lot:
- Version control
- Issue trackers
- Who to talk to and how to reach them
Q: Can students participate? Can faculty participate?
A: Yes and yes.
Q: Can I come late? Can I leave early? Can I come, go, and come back again later?
A: Yes, yes, and yes.
