Learning objectives and assessment
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Learning objectives
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.. rubric:: Development skills

#. Approaches for working in teams.

#. Designing a working library for specific technical requirements.

#. Working to a realistic project specification.

#. Effective use of version control.

#. Devising tests.


.. rubric:: Programming skills

#. Reinforcement of skills developed in Michaelmas Term.

#. Introduction to user modules and multi-file library implementations.

#. Working with user-defined objects.


Assessment guidelines
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The following points will be used in assessing your implementation.
Markers will want to view your Git log.

.. rubric:: Code

#. Programs should execute without error.

#. Interfaces should conform to the specification in the
   :ref:`Deliverables`.

#. Programs should be correct.

#. Clarity and structure of the implementations.

#. Appropriate re-use of functions.

.. rubric:: Documentation and process

#. Documentation of the library (both docstrings and comments in the
   code).

#. Unit tests.

#. Effective use of version control (commits of small steps with clear
   messages).

#. Balance of work within the team (as shown by the Git log).

#. Use of continuous integration.