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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Hans-Martin" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:21:26 -0000
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+
+This and previous discussions of the empirical results on learning outcomes
+have left me wondering in how far this depends on students demographics. I can
+see that "media work best" is true for undergrads and high school students,
+but it seems to me that for (post-) PhD's the important metric would be
+closeness of the material to the area in which they will apply things. Has
+there been a study on the SWC target crowd that I have missed?
+
+Speaking of myself, I have never needed to manipulate an image while I am
+doing some form of data munging all the time. Had the SWC material been
+presented primarily in terms of image manipulation, most likely I would not
+have given it a second, deeper look.
+
+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:01:27 -0000
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+
+@Hans-Martin
+
+That's a really good point: no, we don't have anything that specifically
+studies our target cohort. What we *do* know is that for their younger-by-
+five-years selves, the visual feedback of programming with images makes a
+difference: for example, being able to see that you've colored the top half of
+the image red instead of the top-left triangle is a powerful aid to debugging,
+and more visceral than the equivalent text output. But I agree, manipulating
+text (particularly reading and analyzing data files) is an important hook
+too...
+
+
+
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+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:32:25 -0000
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+
+We did what you are suggesting (and what Mark and Barbara did): we built a
+Python library for exploring a "computing context" and thought a lot about the
+API for novice students. But this has some major problems: first, we spent a
+lot of time on the library, and it was only useful for Python---what a shame
+it can't be used in other languages like Scratch, Alice, or Java; second, we
+wanted to have a rich, cross-platform set of multimedia support (text-to-
+speech, 3D graphics, low-level sound control, etc.) We did build this library
+for Python, and did so fairly quickly. But maintaining it was a nightmare!
+Different versions of operating systems and Pythons were a pain to keep
+working. And all that work only worked for Python. So we started a new
+project: we built our own "stack", encompassing the languages to the
+multimedia support. We now control it all, which ironically makes it easier to
+maintain. And our libraries now work across many languages. And we control
+fine-grain detail with the languages. If you are interested in the project,
+check out [http://calicoproject.org/](http://calicoproject.org/) --- we just
+getting started, and looking for collaborators of all kinds.
+
+
+
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+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Michael Hansen" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:10:51 -0000
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+
+Here you go :)
+[https://github.com/synesthesia...](https://github.com/synesthesiam/skimage)
+
+
+
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+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Aron Lindberg" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Updating Our Reading List
+Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:47:39 -0000
+Message-ID: <a286511c-cfe0-470f-b3bc-aa8347ed3b47@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+It would be great to have a dedicated pre-workshop reading list as well, so
+that attendants can make sure that they are properly prepared.
+
+
+
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+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Updating Our Reading List
+Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:35:15 -0000
+Message-ID: <fc7c49bb-fd56-4b0a-a6f6-adb478da75e5@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+@Aron Lindberg We already have things like a short intro to Python in
+slide/narrative/video form on this site, but the main reason we run the
+workshops is that many novices find that easier to absorb when it's delivered
+live --- what would you include in a pre-workshop reading list?
+
+
+
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+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Ben Waugh" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: License
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:04:14 -0000
+Message-ID: <ed7c25b4-e31d-4d95-bd07-7834521d8798@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+If you mean "what is the manner specified by SWC for attribution" then I
+second the question. There is a lot of stuff on the web that says "CC-BY" but
+doesn't specify how, or even to whom, to give credit.
+
+I guess in this case something a mention of Software Carpentry along with a
+link to the SWC web site and the CC-BY licence conditions, but an example
+would be nice.
+
+
+
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+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Nick Barnes" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:26:17 -0000
+Message-ID: <7ceb60bc-d111-4972-9a43-f71a50c227d2@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+Awesome. Based on a glance through the code, I think your use of
+itertools.repeat() is wrong, and will loop forever: can't you just put a
+singleton list here instead? I'm installing PIL on my Mac to test out this
+hypothesis.
+
+
+
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+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:25:37 -0000
+Message-ID: <ff09cc70-b044-4679-84a5-02036154b517@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+See pull request [https://github.com/synesthesia...](https://github.com/synest
+hesiam/skimage/pull/2)
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/11/who-wants-to-write-a-little-code/#comment-713806704
+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:16:34 -0000
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+
+Thanks, Nick! For some reason, I had in my head that product() would stop when
+the non-repeating iterator was done. A quick test in ipython confirmed your
+hypothesis and froze my machine for a minute.
+
+
+
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+Subject: Re: Updating Our Reading List
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:02:47 -0000
+Message-ID: <08ee9de0-2ba2-42d3-93b6-b95e0a9038d4@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+Eric Reiss. Usable Usability
+([http://www.amazon.com/Usable-U...](http://www.amazon.com/Usable-Usability-
+Simple-Making-Better/dp/1118185471#_)). Wiley, 111818547, 2012. An general
+introduction to usability and usable design with examples drawn from all sorts
+of products (not just GUIs).
+
+
+
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+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Who Wants To Write a Little Code?
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:50:48 -0000
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+
+FYI, skimage is also the library name for scikits-image.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/11/who-wants-to-write-a-little-code/#comment-713925640
+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: David Jones" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Boot camp standard software set-up
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:21:48 -0000
+Message-ID: <5c4f8b4b-ced3-4861-b426-6693eec78bfe@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+I've created a script to check you have all of the required software
+installed. It's here: [https://github.com/drj11/prace...](https://github.com/d
+rj11/prace/blob/master/gotit)
+
+In an open Terminal window, run the script with:
+
+`curl [https://raw.github.com/drj11/p...](https://raw.github.com/drj11/prace/m
+aster/gotit) | sh`
+
+Except... gah! DISQUS doesn't display the full command. (see the link to the
+source which does have the full command you need in a comment)
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/boot-camps/boot-camp-standard-software-set-up/#comment-714244447
+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Updating Our Reading List
+Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:01:28 -0000
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+
+I don't know what would be included - that's why I am asking. The intention
+behind my question is to find out which knowledge level I need to be at in the
+various domains (Python, SQL, Version Control etc.) in order to gain the most
+from the workshop.
+
+
+
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+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Tim Cerino" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Pre-Assessment
+Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:35:58 -0000
+Message-ID: <8287df1c-c678-43e8-aaef-1a516bc3cd0f@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+I might ask comfort level / facility with various languages and tools. I think
+there is a long distance between different tools and approaches and this may
+account for some of the issues students encounter when presented with Python &
+Unix. Thinking in Python is distinct from thinking in R, SAS, Java, etc. and
+someone who is a VBA expert may be stumped to perform a simple task in Python
+and vice versa.
+
+
+
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+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Cait Pickens on the Scripps Institute Boot Camp
+Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:55:27 -0000
+Message-ID: <faec8bed-eb95-4c5e-be3c-0ce3253a66c7@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+I definitely like the idea of having a running chat going, assuming you have
+someone to monitor it. I guess you've been using Etherpad for that for a bit.
+In a pinch I think you could use a Google Doc.
+
+Unfortunately, as far as I can tell HipChat is *not* free. To use it long term
+it looks like someone would have to foot the bill.
+
+The idea of having students bring their own data and try to load it is a great
+one too.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/11/cait-pickens-on-the-scripps-institute-boot-camp/#comment-718478609
+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Titus Brown" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Usability Testing and Instructional Design
+Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:14:04 -0000
+Message-ID: <dbe0f48f-f5ba-4c3f-b09f-e171013eaf43@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+Does it work within the notebook? For me it pops up a separate window. Not so
+useful for some of my teaching situations.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/10/usability-testing-instructional-design/#comment-718887929
+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Sheila Miguez" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Titus Brown on the Scripps Institute Boot Camp
+Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:28:51 -0000
+Message-ID: <e23f08c9-84aa-47ed-ae2c-56322456c84c@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+He mentions using the 15 minute writing exercise. I've been wondering whether
+to use that during beginner workshops. The measured result was an improvement
+in gpa, a longterm effect. How would it translate in the short-term?
+
+That is, does the essay work to improve learning, as measured by GPA, only in
+the context of a semester long class?
+
+It is unlikely to cause harm by including it in a workshop, so I've been
+thinking of doing it anyway. More so after reading his retrospective.
+
+One critique I have for his use is that he may have given the control version
+of the exercise if he didn't emphasize the inspirational aspect
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/11/titus-brown-on-the-scripps-institute-boot-camp/#comment-720356478
+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Matthias Bussonnier" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Alpha-Testing Ideas for the IPython Notebook
+Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:59:11 -0000
+Message-ID: <e790cc0a-8938-4f7d-b8eb-ac6cfb241b69@dev.null.invalid>
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+
+Hi there,
+
+it is nice to have user feedback like that.
+
+Multi user will come to IPython for sure.
+
+Edit apearing block will be able to use [https://github.com/ipython/ipy...](ht
+tps://github.com/ipython/ipython/pull/2333) (when it is ready) for fast
+edition. We had a demo at scipy 12" where cell with specific tag where colored
+green/red if was not that hard to do. It might help while presenting.
+
+Autointerrupt by time/output number should be a ~50 js line plugin.
+
+Really beginner or sprint friendly to write.
+
+Testing could be helped by
+[https://github.com/taavi/ipyth...](https://github.com/taavi/ipython_nose) (I
+haven't looked at it yet)
+
+Time recording woud not be that easy... But much easier to do after/while the
+collaboration mode is integrated into ipython.
+
+The Tooltip of notebook is "configurable" it shouldn't be too hard to extend
+it to display a "per cell" help or hints.
+
+Don't hesitate to post your proposition as "Issues" on github, we often
+"forget" the wiki.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/11/alpha-testing-ideas-for-the-ipython-notebook/#comment-721672437
+
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+Subject: Re: Good News About Software Carpentry (and More)
+Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:16:26 -0000
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+
+Great news, Greg. I just finished a blog post about web science, and it
+mentions SwC too.
+[http://climatecode.org/blog/20...](http://climatecode.org/blog/2012/11/a
+-vision-of-web-science/)
+
+
+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Software Carpentry: Boot Camps
+Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:10:01 -0000
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+
+Do comments work on here?
+
+
+
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+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Joel Adamson" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Best Practices for Scientific Computing
+Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:33:57 -0000
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+
+Hello Greg and Ethan,
+
+I'm again glad to see a paper making the right suggestions to scientists on
+how to improve their communication of computer programs. The paper is really
+well researched and organized.
+
+I have a few comments:
+
+1. The largest barrier to scientists adopting these practices is what Carol
+Dweck calls the fixed mindset or entity theory of self. Basically, scientists
+think of themselves as scientists, not as "programmers." How did a scientist
+like me find out about all this stuff before you wrote this paper? I read
+programming books thinking of myself as a programmer. "90% of them are
+primarily self-taught..." doesn't translate into being ignorant of programming
+practices. The practices you suggest are out there available for everyone to
+read about. There's something missing in the explanation: "self-taught" begs
+the question.
+
+2. Coding standards: I think you should suggest a coding standard for
+scientists to follow, or create one yourself. I, for example, chose to follow
+the GNU Coding Standards because (a) it exists as a published standard and (b)
+my code is primarily in C. These published coding standards have the same goal
+that you have in writing this paper, so perhaps you should promote an existing
+standard for people to study and follow.
+
+3. People are people, not robots, not insects. I like the psychological
+suggestions for chunking of work and time at the desk. However, it's easy to
+take these suggestions too far. I know there are studies backing these
+suggestions, but those studies may have been done with the goal of turning the
+available primates into highly efficient hymenopterans. There's also no
+accounting for "flow" in this suggestion: when people are really having fun
+programming, they get a burst of energy and mental clarity that does not
+require breaks. You might consider saying that these are suggestions for
+improvement, not rules (or even guidelines) for efficiency. They don't
+guarantee anything. This suggestion also seems to suggest that programming is
+painful or unenjoyable: if it is, you're doing it wrong!
+
+4. "...the best one to use is almost always whatever your colleagues are
+already using." Then I'd be using nothing! Someone has to introduce these
+concepts and tools to research groups, and those people should have some
+guidelines for selecting good tools.
+
+5. I think you should mention Software Carpentry closer to the beginning. This
+paper is clearly the result of teaching the workshop, and readers should know
+that early on.
+
+There's a few LaTeX errors in the version I had: footnotes, unformatted
+references, etc.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/10/best-practices-for-scientific-computing/#comment-728345964
+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Transitioning to the IPython Notebook
+Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:12:25 -0000
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+
+very good initiative, I am teaching python to middle school kids and plan to
+use your material, let me know how I can help
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/10/transitioning-to-the-ipython-notebook/#comment-729245349
+
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+From: "Software Carpentry - Latest Comments: Lorin Hochstein" <user@rss2email.invalid>
+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Moving Up and Moving Down
+Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:28:11 -0000
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+
+I think this is a great idea. Would be interested in the breakdown in demand
+for the beginner/intermediate/advanced levels.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/12/moving-up-and-moving-down/#comment-731874263
+
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+To: a@b.com
+Subject: Re: Sustainability
+Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:01:30 -0000
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+
+I think the model for the bootcamps expenses is nearly at the self-sustaining
+stage in the UK. The trickier one is how we scale up what happens *after* the
+bootcamps, in that vital period between being enthused by the bootcamp and
+putting in place a good network for asking and answering questions. I'm
+excited about the idea of virtual "office hours" as one potential model.
+
+
+
+URL: http://software-carpentry.org/2012/12/sustainability/#comment-732661695
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