CS 446 - Tutorial 4Frid. Oct 16th, 2009

Prototype Tutorial

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Tutorial Outline

Go through the prototype assignment requirements.

Discuss each group’s prototype idea. Answer any questions.

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What to include in your demo?

A very simple example of a key functionality in your system. Examples include: Communication mechanisms. Use of an algorithm. Use of major data structures or databases.

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What to include in your demo? Cont’d

A GUI makes a demo interesting and real! Produce a very simple GUI that shows the input & output

of the major functionality you are showing. Show a very simple GUI for one of the key functionalities

in you system (if applicable).

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HOW TO PRESENT YOUR DEMO?

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Title Slide

Project name Team members Course number Assignment name Presentation date

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Presentation Outline

Explain the organization of your presentation.

How is the presentation divided between the team members.

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Project Overview

Briefly explain what your project is about.

Who are the key users of this system?

What are the benefits of your system?

What features should your final working system provide?

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Prototype Description

Which part of the system did you prepare a prototype for?

Why did you choose this part?

Did you face any problems implementing your prototype?

Do you expect to face any problems in your actual implementation ?

Did implementing the prototype change your mind about any of the design ideas you had?

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Prototype Demo

Show the class a working prototype.

Make sure to test it before coming to class!

If you are worried that your prototype might not work in class for any reason, have a backup recording!

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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND…

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When preparing your slides…

Make sure you use large fonts that are easily readable…

Do not clutter your slides with a lot of text…

Include slide numbers at the bottom of your slides…

Include your team number and project name at the bottom of your slides…

Bring a laptop with you and your slides and demo on a memory stick as a backup…

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When presenting…

Speak clearly and loudly...

Make sure everyone in your team gets a chance to speak…

Organize your presentation and demo well such that only 1 or 2 people at a time are standing in the front of the class…

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Prototype Schedule

Tuesday October 20th

Teams 1, 2 & 3

Thursday October 22nd

Teams 4, 5, 6 & 7

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Your prototype ideas…?

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Questions ???

Next Week

No hardcopies due…

Please email me your presentation slides…

Tutorial for the design document is on Friday October 23rd …

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