Word of the day/week… in this episode it is actually a phrase… BUT that is being much too literal.

I like that you pointed out that “smaller” projects do not require the same effort as “larger” projects – specifically: Use Cases.

I use a calculator program in my courses – handling the 4 common math symbols. It is small AND any person in college should “know” the hows/whys – but converting it to programming concepts does present enough of a challenge that 200 level students do struggle.

Because of this – I think the “size” of project is also dependent on the skill level of the programmer/developer. Less skills = more structure required to the process…enabling them to grasp the concept.

Concept of Actor (as defined in this episode) is something that I have tried to get across to students – but they do struggle to conceptualize “things/people”. I don’t use the term – rather I use the object: server, computer, person. That seems to help.

The bullet list IS how most people I have worked with – “start a project”. That brainstorm usually then splits into required items, would likes, and the 3rd batch “maybes or unlikely”.

The example of Paypal NOT being a use case – is eye-opening! I would considered it one of those “external actors”.

The concepts of “campaign” and “thinking about actor/use cases” has me thinking about the project I am beginning at work. Mind is working.

I like the concepts of people focusing on their smaller tasks and the software “doing” the work.

Concept of NO and qualifying prospects — The 80:20 rule comes to light.

In listening to your discussion on identifying prospects – I almost think I might require listening to your podcast to understand the “process & discussion” that takes place to define a project. I don’t believe students know how much effort is really necessary… the “let’s start typing” concept that most think is how to get a project off the ground.

Identifying authority and closing sale – especially closing sale — tough part for non-sales person. I remember this from working in/managing retail store. My sales people had varying degrees of success, even after training/practice sessions. “Will that be cash or credit”… is a tough step for many people.

OK – writing code to enable UML Lounge characters to have movement/positions is great. But… Curtis almost died… Martin… you have to “warn him”… As much as Curtis wants to edit… It’s great to hear what sounds like “real time”. I really think this is better than more scripted/processed productions.

Candidate design != Demo != final application