Slack

We will be using (CMSC389N Slack) for class communication. Regarding Slack:

• We will use Slack to communicate in lecture and to provide class announcements.
• Posting of code is not allowed is Slack. Anyone posting any kind of code may receive an XF in the course..
• The prefered mechanism to address course questions (projects, lecture material, etc.) is during office hours, in lab, and lecture.
• Students' questions can only be answered by CS staff (TAs and instructors). Although we will try to check Slack often, there is no guarantee we will respond to messages immediately.

• Posting any kind of code.
• Requesting or providing information/suggestions on how to implement a project.
• Posting any information about a test or a quiz (even after it has taken place).
• If in doubt, it is best if you let a staff member address any question a student has posted; this will prevent any misunderstandings.

• Questions about Eclipse/Unix.
• Requesting information on how to submit a project.
• Asking where a project description, examples, etc. can be found.
• Requesting clarification of concepts covered in class or class examples.
• Administrative issues like class cancelation, deadlines, office hours, TA missing, etc.
• Examples of valid postings associated with projects
  • Do we need to use arrays?
  • Can we use global variables?
  • Do we need to provide student tests?

• Make sure you check class announcements as the answer to your question might be there.
• Read the project/exercise description carefully. Often questions posted in Slack are already addressed in the description.

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