The first-ever Boise Code Camp was a huge success! It was an all-volunteer effort based on the Code Camp Manifesto. There were 35 presentations on a variety of topics, and the 138 attendees gave it a big thumbs up. I thoroughly enjoyed the event, both as an attendee and a presenter.

As the lead for the methodology track I had the honor and privilege of moderating a panel discussion that explored methodology from several angles: people, environment and tools. The panel members were (from left to right) Dan Ray (Healthwise), Doug Seven (Microsoft), Kevin Call (Micron Technology), Jason Grundy (Treetop Tech), David Starr (Healthwise) and Jim McKeeth (Washington Group). These guys had a wealth of experience to share, and the audience came up with some great questions and observations as well.

I also gave a 90 minute presentation on Software Factories that included a demonstration of the DSL Tools as well as a demonstration of the Guidance Automation Toolkit. The presentation included a discussion of Software Product Lines and also covered the software factory process. Apparently the audience thought it went pretty well, giving the presentation an average rating of 8 out of 9.