Professor Casey Reas, TA Sean Dockray


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Notation

Exercise
Write a program. Use a notation system distinctly different from text-based programing languages such as C, Java, PHP, etc. Because the programs will be executed by people and not machines, how can you diverge from standard syntax? Hand in three copies of your program, each on a 8.5 x 11 page.

Strategy
Create a notation system using the structure of programming languages however apply it to a medium beyond the computer. Commands resulted in specific physical requests, thinking, and decision making. The idea was to remove the absolute from the process but still create a program with a definitive outcome.

Solution
<?
Begin Program
Look at this sheet of paper, when get to the capital “T” then Stop
T...Now continue reading down, Perform these tasks
Repeat 7 times.
Command Cheer
Execute the calculation 2 times 5.
Think about the answer but do not say it. When YOU are ready to move on, do so.
//Interpret “vocalize” as you feel most appropriate
Now write the answer on a piece of paper and vocalize the process as you are writing it.
Sit down a chair of your choice. It must be a chair, it cannot be a sofa or a futon, only a chair will do.
Relax for 10 minutes
if you have time constraints cut this down to 5
if you wish to take more time you may do so
Do not exceed 27 minutes.
Now go to a computer and open and internet browser of your choice
Go to the URL http://www.google.com
Search for “Pop Tarts” and click the “I’m feeling lucky” button
Copy the URL to an e-mail and e-mail it to jjkaye@ucla.edu along with a brief message of your choice
End Program
?>

Command Cheer <?
//The “!” is for emphasis be sure the emphasize when executing
Sit down, Stand up, Sit down, Stand up, shout “Fight!, Fight!, Fight!”
?>