1. Templates. January 6, 2005

2. Step 1: Activity Template An activity is a task that requires a single submission. Multiple activities may be combined into an assignment. Comprised of: –Name: for internal reference - e.g. “Sample Template” –(Accepted filenames - e.g. “asdf*.java”) –(Ignored filenames e.g. “asdf9.java”) –(Compile statements e.g. “javac asdf.java”) –(Tests)

3. Step 2: Test Optional step Comprised of: –Command – e.g. “java asdf input.txt” –Max run time –Required? –Quiet? –Hidden? –(input files) –(expected stdout) –(expected errout) –(solution files)

4. Step 3: Repeat Repeat step 2 for each additional test. Return to step 1 for each addition activity template.

5. Step 4: Assignment An assignment is a lab or project. Comprised of: –Name –1 or more activity templates Copied to allow modifications –(Start time) –Deadline

6. Step 5a: XML Extract fields: –Course # –Team size –Point values (Generate student website) (Generate graders guide)

7. Step 5b: Manual Enter fields: –Course # –Team size –Point values