Collect examples for skill level estimation and assign scores to each item

[carpodaster]

Instead of having a radio button that assigns a discrete skill level (from 1 to 5) to a student, we want to build up a sum of different skills, both social and technical, based on a list of selected examples.

The examples have to be programming language agnostic. The score for each item should be between 1 and 3 (1 being "basic" and 3 being more advanced stuff). The score is hidden from the user.

Desired target list:

• [ ] I understand and can explain the difference between data types (strings, booleans, integers) {1}
• [ ] I am familiar with the concept of TDD and can explain what it stands for {2}
• [ ] I am comfortable solving a merge conflict in git {3}

  2015's examples

  Skill 1

• I understand and can explain the difference between data types (strings, booleans, integers)
• I have heard of the MVC (Model View Controller) pattern
• I am comfortable creating and deleting files from the command line

  Skill 2

• I am confident writing a simple method in ruby
• I am familiar with the concept of TDD and can explain what it stands for
• I am able to write a counter that loops through numbers (e.g. from one to ten)

  Skill 3

• I am comfortable solving a merge conflict in git.
• I am confident with the vocabulary to use when looking up a solution to a computing problem.
• I feel confident explaining the components of MVC (and their roles)
• I understand what an HTTP status code is

  Skill 4

• I have written a script to automate a task before
• I have already contributed original code to an Open Source project
• I can explain the difference between public, protected and private methods
• I am familiar with more than one testing tool
• I have written a unit test before

  Skill 5

• I have heard of and used Procs in my code before
• I feel confident doing test-driven development in my projects
• I have gotten used to refactoring code

[alicetragedy]

• [ ] I can use the command line for every day tasks (moving and deleting files, changing directories) {1}
• [ ] I am used to working independently and managing my own tasks {1}
• [ ] I have heard of agile project management before {2}
• [ ] I have done pair-programming in the past {2}
• [ ] I have gotten used to refactoring code {3}

some more ideas not so sure about the 'rating' though, it's tricky!

[alicetragedy]

since we didn't really get any more input on this, I've left it as-is in the current form. I'll gladly change it if we get more ideas on things to select..

[alicetragedy]

@carpodaster We have not discussed this at all this year, and while it's definitely a great idea, I don't think it makes sense to think of this as a feasible feature for the Application forms in 2017. Maybe a small feature for a RGSoC team to work on this summer? I think there would be enough context to get started.. in that case, we could remove it from the “Application 2017” milestone.

[carpodaster]

@alicetragedy Yes, good point. Removing it.