Programming zombies : a study of usability and collaborative programming : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)
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Much of the current computer science curriculum at Ball State university is based around the best practices of programming - what sorts of algorithms are optimal for performing specific tasks, and why. Less discussed, however, is the broader view of programming, especially programmer interaction and the nature of collaborative software development in general. Similarly, while the current fads and trends of user design are often written about at great lengths, it is much more seldom that the topic of user interfaces is approached from a more universal perspective, in a manner that facilitates the natural evolution of interface tools in any day and age. In my thesis, I document my findings from leading a small group of novice and amateur student programmers through the redesign of a BSU organization's website.