[Cialug] Meeting on Wed

[Matthew Nuzum]

Hi, Josh and I were talking about choosing a new format for this next Wed
night's meeting (not tomorrow night, but the next one).

I lead a local group for web enthusiasts and we've been doing these events
called "Code dojos" where we break up into teams and try to accomplish a
goal with code. They're based on edification, not competition. At the end of
the meeting we compare notes and see how each group tried to accomplish the
goal.

The idea Josh and discussed was to run a code dojo for bash programming.
We'd come up with a challenge and each group of 3 - 4 people would hammer
away at it. Each team would share one computer and rotate out so each person
gets to drive for a bit. I've found that everyone learns something. Maybe
it's a new keyboard shortcut on your favorite editor or a new way to
accomplish a goal or maybe you're a complete newbie and you learn so much
that grey matter leaks out your ears.

My question: Who wants to do something like this? Consider this an RSVP,
would you come and participate, or, conversely, would you actively avoid a
meeting formatted like this? If you have a question or concern that you're
not comfortable voicing to the list, feel free to e-mail me privately
(remember to check your e-mail client when you hit reply because I think it
defaults to the list).

-- 
Matthew Nuzum
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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and
looks like work." -Thomas Edison
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