=== *'''Purpose ===''' <br>**Collaboration is a growing trend in today's practice of software development.You may visit Wikipedia to read about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Cunningham Ward Cunningham] and collaboration in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_programming agile software development]. IBM has developed a wiki-based product for [http://www.itworldcanada.com/a/IT-Workplace/16508059-35d0-424f-a3b2-4d5e17840058.html corporate learning]. During this semester, you will use a wiki to learn how to '''collaborate''' with your fellow classmates when you are building up your C++ programming skills in this course. The students will take an active role in creating useful contents. The professor will play the role of an observer and a facilitator. === *'''Benefits ===''' ** You will be better prepared to enter the IT workforce and pursue courses on open source software development such as [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/OSD600_Fall_2008 OSD600] or [http://zenit.senecac.on.ca/wiki/index.php/DPS909_Fall_2008 DPS908]. ** You are expected to use this wiki when you start working on the course project as a team. In order to develop professional presentation skills, please pay attention to clarity of expression and spelling errors. === *'''Guidelines of Community Practice ==='''<br>**The key ingredient element in fostering a spirit of collaboration is that everyone is aCONTRIBUTOR '''contributor '''to the learning community. We will respect each other and interact witheach other in a professional way. You will discover your ''artistic potentials'' when youuse your favorite formats and styles in creating wiki pages.