GNU Emacs Hackathon (23rd August, 1100 - 1600 hrs)
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GNU Emacs Hackathon (23rd August, 1100 - 1600 hrs)
Emacs is a extensible editor of choice for hackers. C++ is a systems programming language that powers infrastructure all over the world.
GOAL
adapt cc-mode to create C++ coding style
BENEFITS
- learn Emacs
- learn ELisp
- learn cc-mode
Using a programming language like LISP to adapt an Editor environment like Emacs is a very effective approach to learn how to construct software. We also learn about C++ !
SOFTWARE
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We will use Emacs 'master' build
https://sourceforge.net/projects/strikr/files/emacs -
We will use 'cc-mode' EL latest release
http://cc-mode.sourceforge.net/release.php -
We will make extensive use of 'Git' and 'Gcc' toolchain.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/strikr/files/git/
APPROACH
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Team formation will be done by the organizers depending on the number of attendees.
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Setup and configure the software. Make sure the environment is working fine.
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clone the git repo that will be shared on the day of the hackathon
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There will be discussion of 'key facets' of C++ coding style (includes 'stroustrup' style).
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The teams will work towards adapting small feature sets with regular syncs to the main repo.
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Final solution will be integrated code from all the participating teams.
ARTIFACTS
- software artifacts that we create as a community will be released under AGPLv3+.
PRE-REQUISITE
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Git
if you are new to Git, then RSVP and attend the Git session on 1st August.
https://www.meetup.com/inDevSecOps/events/272037265/ -
Gitlab userid
We will be using Gitlab for the hackathon. Please ensure you have created a userid.
https://gitlab.com/ -
Screenshare, Chat and Audio
https://meet.jit.si/strikr
RSVP
https://www.meetup.com/inDevSecOps/events/272224563/
This is a "free of charge" free sofware community ONLINE hackathon.
All are welcome. Right to admission is reserved !