Summer School: Candidate Selection and Requirements

Summer School
Candidate selection and requirements
Authors
Code40
Ilie Ghiciuc
ilie.ghiciuc@code40.ro
Gabriel Enea
gabriel.enea@code40.ro
Release
Version 0.1
25. April 2006
Copyright © Code40. All rights reserved.

Contents
Contents ................................................................................................................2
1 Team Structure................................................................................................4
2 C# Developer...................................................................................................6
2.1 Job requirements ......................................................................................6
2.2 Job description .........................................................................................6
2.3 Curricula .................................................................................................6
3 Web Developer ................................................................................................7
3.2 Job description .........................................................................................7
3.3 Curricula .................................................................................................7
4 Web Designer ..................................................................................................8
4.2 Job description .........................................................................................8
4.3 Curricula .................................................................................................8
5 Database Administrator......................................................................................9
5.2 Job description .........................................................................................9
5.3 Curricula .................................................................................................9
6 Unit Tester ................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 10
6.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 10
6.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 10
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7 Functional Tester ........................................................................................... 12
7.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 12
7.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 12
8 QA Team Leader ............................................................................................ 13
8.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 13
8.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 13
9 Development Team Leader ............................................................................... 15
9.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 15
9.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 15
10 Release Manager ............................................................................................ 17
10.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 17
10.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 17
11 Project Manager ............................................................................................. 18
11.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 18
11.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 18
12 Junior Systems Administrator............................................................................ 19
12.1 Job Requirements .................................................................................... 19
12.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 19
12.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 19

1 Team Structure
Code40 is looking to form a team of 20 students that will collaboratively work to plan,
develop and deliver a commercial product within 40 days.
The Summer School team will be formed of:
1 X Project Manager
1 X Release Manager
2 X Development Team Leaders
1 X QA Team Leader
2 X Web Developers
1 X Web Designer
6 X Developer
2 X Database Administrator
1 X Functional Tester
1 X Unit Tester
1 X Systems Administrator
Please review the requirements for each position, detailed in the following and apply for
the position in which you would like to contribute to the Summer School initiative.

Figure 1 - Summer School team structure

2 C# Developer
2.1 Job requirements
.NET framework (concepts)
C# language (types, structures, classes, interfaces, events, delegates)
ADO.NET
Web Services
XML/XSD
OOP (Object Oriented Programming)
2.2 Job description
Implement C# methods in the data and business layers.
The developer’s main goal is to implement the application as specified within the
planned timeframe.
The developer is also expected to help specify the features of physical design,
estimate time and effort to complete each feature, build or supervise
implementation of features, prepare the product for deployment, and provide
technology subject matter expertise to the team.
2.3 Curricula
Absolute Beginner Video Resources

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualcsharp/learning/default.aspx
.NET framework essentials – O’Reilly 2001 – Chapter 1 – 7
Thinking in C# - Chapter 1-12, Chapter 17
Introduction to the C# Language and the .NET Framework

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/z1zx9t92.aspx
Overview of the .NET Framework

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/a4t23ktk.aspx
Design Guidelines for Class Library Developers

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-
us/cpgenref/html/cpconnetframeworkdesignguidelines.asp
Headlines in .NET Framework Programming with Visual Studio

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/k1s94fta(VS.80).aspx

3 Web Developer
ADO.NET
Web Services
XML/XSD
Web Programming elements (network, client/server architecture, HTML, XML, CSS)
ASP.NET (pages, master pages, web controls, security, data binding)
3.2 Job description
Build the user interface of the application.
Uses the business layer exposed by the application.
3.3 Curricula

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vwd/learning/default.aspx
Thinking in C# - Chapter 1-12, Chapter 17, Chapter 18
Introducing Microsoft® ASP.NET 2.0 – By Dino Esposito

4 Web Designer
Adobe Photoshop/ Image editing
Can produce highly creative web design in a timely manner using HTML, CSS, XML,
XHTML languages
Excellent attention to detail
4.2 Job description
Responsible for graphic web design for the application website.
Create web content, web graphics, multimedia and creative writing content for
website.
4.3 Curricula
The Web Developer’s handbook

http://www.alvit.de/handbook
Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity - Book by Jakob Nielsen, New
Riders Publishing, Indianapolis
http://www.useit.com/jakob/webusability
Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Paperback) - by

Steve Krug
Homepage Usability: 50 Websites Deconstructed (Paperback) - by Jakob Nielsen,

Marie Tahir
The Web Developer’s handbook

http://www.alvit.de/handbook

5 Database Administrator
Database structure and normalization (tables, relations)
Transact-SQL language (statements, stored procedures)
DML statements (SELECT/INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE)
DDL statements (CREATE tables, relations, primary keys, identity columns)
5.2 Job description
Creates and maintains the application database.
Implements stored procedures to access and modify data.
5.3 Curricula
Learning Resources - Video Series: SQL Server 2005 Express Edition for
Beginners
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/sql/learning/default.aspx
SQL Server 2005 Books Online - Database Engine Documentation Map

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms166365(SQL.90).aspx)
Intro SQL Tutorial

http://sqlcourse.com/intro.html
Intermediate/Advanced SQL Tutorial

http://sqlcourse2.com/intro2.html
SQL Server 2005 Books Online - Writing Transact-SQL Statements Tutorial

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms365303(SQL.90).aspx

6 Unit Tester
ADO.NET
Web Services
XML/XSD
Unit Testing concepts
6.2 Job description
Implements C# testing methods which tests the data and business layer of the
application.
The tester’s main goal is to discover and communicate problems with the product
that could adversely impact its value.
The tester must understand the context for the project and help others to make
informed decisions based on this context.
A key goal for the tester is to find and report the significant bugs in the product by
testing the product. Once a bug is found, it is also the tester’s job to accurately
communicate its impact and describe any workaround solutions that could lessen its
impact.
The tester makes bug descriptions and steps for recreating the bugs easy to
understand and follow. The tester participates with the entire team in setting the
quality standards for the product. The purpose of testing is to prove that known
functions work correctly and to discover new product issues.
6.3 Curricula
Write Maintainable Unit Tests That Will Save You Time And Tears
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/06/01/UnitTesting/default.aspx
Visual Studio Team System - Working with Unit Tests

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182515(VS.80).aspx

Test-Driven C# - Improve the Design and Flexibility of Your Project with Extreme
Programming Techniques
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/04/ExtremeProgramming/default.
aspx
Test-Driven Development in .NET - By Peter Provost

(http://www.codeproject.com/dotnet/tdd_in_dotnet.asp)
A Practitioner's Guide to Software Test Design by Lee Copeland
The Art of Software Testing by Glenford J. Myers

7 Functional Tester
Functional Testing concepts
Load and stress web testing
7.2 Job description
Creates and document functional tests. Uses Visual Studio to create automatically
load and stress web testing.
impact.
7.3 Curricula
Visual Studio Team System - Working with Web Tests

Stress Testing - Custom Load Generator Tool Identifies the Issues Your Application
Faces Under Stress
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/04/StressTestingTool/default.aspx
Visual Studio Team System - Working with Load Tests


8 QA Team Leader
ADO.NET
Web Services
XML/XSD
Unit Testing concepts
Functional Testing concepts
Load and stress web testing
8.2 Job description
Defines the tests based on the identified scenarios.
Coordinating the team and assigning tasks.
impact.
8.3 Curricula
Write Maintainable Unit Tests That Will Save You Time And Tears
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/06/01/UnitTesting/default.aspx
Visual Studio Team System - Working with Unit Tests


Test-Driven C# - Improve the Design and Flexibility of Your Project with Extreme
Programming Techniques
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/04/ExtremeProgramming/default.
aspx
Test-Driven Development in .NET - By Peter Provost

http://www.codeproject.com/dotnet/tdd_in_dotnet.asp
Stress Testing - Custom LoadGenerator Tool Identifies the Issues Your Application
Faces Under Stress
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/04/04/StressTestingTool/default.aspx

9 Development Team Leader
ADO.NET
Web Services
XML/XSD
Web Programming elements (network, client/server architecture, HTML, XML, CSS)
ASP.NET (pages, master pages, web controls, security, data binding)
Enterprise library (Logging, Exception, Data access blocks)
Design patterns (Layers, MVC, Provider, Observer, Factory, Singleton)
9.2 Job description
Coordinate and assist the team to develop the final solution.
Implement C# methods in the data and business layers.
The developer’s main goal is to implement the application as specified within the
planned timeframe.
The developer is also expected to help specify the features of physical design,
estimate time and effort to complete each feature, build or supervise
implementation of features, prepare the product for deployment, and provide
technology subject matter expertise to the team.
9.3 Curricula

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualcsharp/learning/default.aspx
Thinking in C# - Chapter 1-12, Chapter 17
Introduction to the C# Language and the .NET Framework

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/z1zx9t92.aspx
Overview of the .NET Framework

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/a4t23ktk.aspx

Design Guidelines for Class Library Developers
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-
us/cpgenref/html/cpconnetframeworkdesignguidelines.asp
Headlines in .NET Framework Programming with Visual Studio

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/k1s94fta(VS.80).aspx
Design patterns, .NET training, and free resources

http://www.dofactory.com/
Software Engineering Course

http://thor.info.uaic.ro/~ogh/ip/courses.html
Design Patterns - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_Patterns
Microsoft Patterns & Practices

http://msdn.microsoft.com/practices/

10 Release Manager
Familiarity with Windows 2000 Server Operating Systems (Windows 2003 preferred)
Familiarity with Terminal Services
Good Knowledge of Internet Information Services web server (v. 6 preferred)
Familiar with common debugging tools (i.e. Visual Studio Remote Debugger etc.)
Some programming knowledge (.NET included)
10.2 Job description
The release manager's main goal is to manage the rollout of the product.
The release manager coordinates the release with operations or media control.
Create a release plan and certify release candidates for shipment or deployment.
10.3 Curricula
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/iis/techinfo/default.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/8
48968f3-baa0-46f9-b1e6-ef81dd09b015.mspx?mfr=true

11 Project Manager
Defining requirements
Translating feature requirements into engineering specifications
Coordinating the project and the team
Assigning tasks and monitoring the project progress based on the initial plan
Knowledge of Agile MSF
Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project 2003
The project manager’s main goal is to deliver business value within the agreed
schedule and budget.
The project manager is charged with planning and scheduling duties including
developing project and iteration plans, monitoring and reporting status, and
identifying and mitigating risk.
The project manager is also expected to consult with business analysts to plan
scenarios and quality of service requirements for an iteration, consult with
architects and developers to estimate work, consult with testers to plan testing,
and facilitate communication within the team.
11.3 Curricula
Visual Studio 2005 Team System: Project Management Tools Demo

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=0D7624D0-F81D-41B5-
B297-616FA32F60A0&displaylang=en
Visual Studio 2005 Team System: Software Project Management

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/teamsystem/project/default.aspx?pull=/library
/en-us/dnvsent/html/vsts-pm.asp

12 Junior Systems Administrator
12.1 Job Requirements
Basic TCP/IP knowledge
Basic Active Directory knowledge
Some experience with the Windows 2003 Server family operating systems
The Junior System Administrator must coordinate with the Network administrator in
daily maintenance tasks, assist in Active Directory user account maintenance,
perform regular backups and routinely interact with other members of the team. He
must have the ability to multitask and to prioritize the tasks at hand.
12.3 Curricula
Andrew Tannenbaum – Modern Operating Systems
Andrew Tannenbaum – Computer Networks 3rd edition
Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking


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Candidate selection and requirements

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Copyright © Code40. All rights reserved.

2.1 Job requirements ......................................................................................6

2.2 Job description .........................................................................................6

2.3 Curricula .................................................................................................6

3 Web Developer ................................................................................................7

3.1 Job requirements ......................................................................................7

3.2 Job description .........................................................................................7

3.3 Curricula .................................................................................................7

4 Web Designer ..................................................................................................8

4.1 Job requirements ......................................................................................8

4.2 Job description .........................................................................................8

4.3 Curricula .................................................................................................8

5.1 Job requirements ......................................................................................9

5.2 Job description .........................................................................................9

5.3 Curricula .................................................................................................9

6 Unit Tester ................................................................................................... 10

6.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 10

6.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 10

6.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 10

Summer School - Candidate selection and requirements 2 of 19

7.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 12

7.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 12

7.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 12

8 QA Team Leader ............................................................................................ 13

8.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 13

8.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 13

8.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 13

9 Development Team Leader ............................................................................... 15

9.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 15

9.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 15

9.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 15

10 Release Manager ............................................................................................ 17

10.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 17

10.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 17

10.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 17

11 Project Manager ............................................................................................. 18

11.1 Job requirements .................................................................................... 18

11.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 18

11.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 18

12 Junior Systems Administrator............................................................................ 19

12.1 Job Requirements .................................................................................... 19

12.2 Job description ....................................................................................... 19

12.3 Curricula ............................................................................................... 19

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The Summer School team will be formed of:

2 X Development Team Leaders

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2.1 Job requirements

.NET framework (concepts)

C# language (types, structures, classes, interfaces, events, delegates)

OOP (Object Oriented Programming)

2.2 Job description

Implement C# methods in the data and business layers.

Absolute Beginner Video Resources

.NET framework essentials – O’Reilly 2001 – Chapter 1 – 7

Thinking in C# - Chapter 1-12, Chapter 17

Introduction to the C# Language and the .NET Framework

Overview of the .NET Framework

Design Guidelines for Class Library Developers