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                User Centered Design/Programming: Let go of your ego and listen to your users
              
          
    We have all heard what Usability is, but here is a quick refresher
##What is it##
Usability is a measure of the interactive user experience associated with a user interface, such a website or software application. A user-friendly interface design is easy-to-learn, supports users’ tasks and goals efficiently and effectively, and is satisfying and engaging to use.
##Why is it important?##
From the user’s perspective, usability is important because it can make the difference between performing a task accurately and completely or not, and enjoying the process or being frustrated. From the developer’s perspective, usability is important because it can mean the difference between the success or failure of a system. From a management point of view, software with poor usability can reduce the productivity of the workforce to a level of performance worse than without the system. In all cases, lack of usability can cost time and effort and can greatly determine the success or failure of a system. Given a choice, peop

  
## 300714_morningwarmup.rb
#Chad Brading && Jessica Goulding

# Design and implement an algorithm for merging sets of pre-sorted numbers into a single sorted set

# Beginner: Merge two sets
# Intermediate: Merge three sets
# Advanced: Merge n sets based on the data supplied

class MorningLogic
 #Intermediate

## 290714_warmup.rb
#Chad Brading && Jessica Goulding
#merge a, b, c to return an array of all numbers
#then sort [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9].

a = [1,4,9]  # => [1, 4, 9]
b = [2,3,5]  # => [2, 3, 5]
c = [6,7,8]  # => [6, 7, 8]

#Option Number 1
(a+b+c).sort  # => [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

## friday_breakfast_schedule
0606: Voodoo Doughnuts (Thanks Jeff!)
1306: Santiagos Breakfast Burritos -- Gustavo & Jessica
2006: TBD
2706: TBD
0407: TBD
1107: TBD
BREAK TIME

## Why Zappos
I must admit that when I heard about this opportunity and what Zappos was doing, I was pretty excited. I know that  a lot of companies are starting to go the way of creating their developers in house due to the high demand of each, particularly in Ruby. What's exciting is that I've read a lot about the culture at Zappos, which is something that is discussed all the time in the startup scene. I live in Denver/Boulder area where this is talked about in a big way.  I think one of the key things within the startup scene is finding the ‘right fit’ for the job; part of that is having a passion and truly believing in what the company you work for does. I love that Zappos is in full support of that, whether it be the work-life balance or just having that general hunger for your job and life overall.

I had heard of Zappos on a personal level (I love convenience shopping) so I've used your site and Amazon many a times. But honestly the first time I started reading about the company and taking note was after Defrag la

## Dragon Environment
First step in ensuring dragon health and human safety would be to build out the following:

1) A cool cave for the dragons to rest in, which must be large enough for 4 large dragons, in case of any pregnancies.

2) Provide a drinking area for dragons to hydrate

3) Provide consistent meals of freshly slaughtered meat for said dragons

4) Chain said dragons with a large iron collar as to not escape

## Social Media Myths
With social media on the rise the past few years, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding it’s existence, effectiveness and lifespan. When things like Blogger, MySpace, Facebook and YouTube first started coming around, some users were skeptical. Why would they put what they were doing or how they were feeling online? Who was really going to read it and what purpose did it serve? A few years later, users became more inclined to share data and their lives online, yet it was still seen as a “young persons thing” to be on these networks and participating. Now, see people of all ages utilizing these networks and sharing multiple times throughout the day.

First myth, “My customers aren’t on these networks, so that’s worthless to me.” To limit your brand to a certain demographic that may not be using social media is just ridiculous. Why not grow your brand and allow consumers to interact with you? You can only gain knowledge and further insight into how you are seen by your customers.

The next myth, “I c
	#Chad Brading && Jessica Goulding

	# Design and implement an algorithm for merging sets of pre-sorted numbers into a single sorted set

	# Beginner: Merge two sets
	# Intermediate: Merge three sets
	# Advanced: Merge n sets based on the data supplied

	class MorningLogic
	#Intermediate
	#Chad Brading && Jessica Goulding
	#merge a, b, c to return an array of all numbers
	#then sort [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9].

	a = [1,4,9] # => [1, 4, 9]
	b = [2,3,5] # => [2, 3, 5]
	c = [6,7,8] # => [6, 7, 8]

	#Option Number 1
	(a+b+c).sort # => [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
	0606: Voodoo Doughnuts (Thanks Jeff!)
	1306: Santiagos Breakfast Burritos -- Gustavo & Jessica
	2006: TBD
	2706: TBD
	0407: TBD
	1107: TBD
	BREAK TIME
	I must admit that when I heard about this opportunity and what Zappos was doing, I was pretty excited. I know that a lot of companies are starting to go the way of creating their developers in house due to the high demand of each, particularly in Ruby. What's exciting is that I've read a lot about the culture at Zappos, which is something that is discussed all the time in the startup scene. I live in Denver/Boulder area where this is talked about in a big way. I think one of the key things within the startup scene is finding the ‘right fit’ for the job; part of that is having a passion and truly believing in what the company you work for does. I love that Zappos is in full support of that, whether it be the work-life balance or just having that general hunger for your job and life overall.

	I had heard of Zappos on a personal level (I love convenience shopping) so I've used your site and Amazon many a times. But honestly the first time I started reading about the company and taking note was after Defrag la
	First step in ensuring dragon health and human safety would be to build out the following:

	1) A cool cave for the dragons to rest in, which must be large enough for 4 large dragons, in case of any pregnancies.

	2) Provide a drinking area for dragons to hydrate

	3) Provide consistent meals of freshly slaughtered meat for said dragons

	4) Chain said dragons with a large iron collar as to not escape
	With social media on the rise the past few years, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding it’s existence, effectiveness and lifespan. When things like Blogger, MySpace, Facebook and YouTube first started coming around, some users were skeptical. Why would they put what they were doing or how they were feeling online? Who was really going to read it and what purpose did it serve? A few years later, users became more inclined to share data and their lives online, yet it was still seen as a “young persons thing” to be on these networks and participating. Now, see people of all ages utilizing these networks and sharing multiple times throughout the day.

	First myth, “My customers aren’t on these networks, so that’s worthless to me.” To limit your brand to a certain demographic that may not be using social media is just ridiculous. Why not grow your brand and allow consumers to interact with you? You can only gain knowledge and further insight into how you are seen by your customers.

	The next myth, “I c