` The Slacker Pattern Lab

The Slacker Pattern Lab

In Computer Science, patterns are the key to successful programming. This year, the Brown University Computer Science Education Gisp CSED invented a brand new pattern, THE SLACKER PATTERN. This is best exemplified by this diagram. As explicitly described by the diagram, the pattern is a complex system of interdependence amongst the members of the gisp in a synnergistic pattern of mutual inactivity. Albeit an often used pattern throughout the history of mankind, and perfected with the construction of video game systems, it is not until now that such a pattern has been coined and named by two young computer scientists.

To fully understand the magnitude of this pattern, we have designed a sample program that we will visualize for you. Here is an OMT diagram of a prototypical Slacker Pattern. Please note the elegant usage fo the holder, proxy, and sphincter pattern in the execution of this fantastic pattern. We also have created a visual display of what the classes involved in the Slacker Pattern would look like if actually coded. This tremendous breakthrough has been made courtesy of the innovative and top of the line Prophet visualizing system designed by Andrew Schulak and Lucas Ives of Brown University's Computer Science Department. Lastly, we have a little homework quiz here for your testing pleasure.


slacker@cs.brown.edu