https://wiki.wesnoth.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=JLafont 2026-04-05T19:43:45Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.31.16 https://wiki.wesnoth.org/index.php?title=User:JLafont&diff=23850 2008-03-20T01:44:57Z

<p>JLafont: </p> <hr /> <div>Draft:<br /> <br /> * Basics<br /> o Write a small introduction to yourself.<br /> I'm Juan Lafont. I'm currently a Computer Science Major at the University of Dayton. I've been a gamer most of my life and I'm interested in AI.<br /> o State your preferred email address.<br /> juanmy777 at gmail dot com<br /> o If you have chosen a nick for IRC and Wesnoth forums, what is it?<br /> I'm JLafont in both IRC and the Forums.<br /> o Why do you want to participate in summer of code?<br /> I'm interested in contributing to Open source projects and I think it will be a learning and great experience.<br /> o What are you studying, subject, level and school? <br /> I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Dayton. I'm one semester away from graduation and I am currently taking Advanced AI, although in previous years I have learned about Graphics, Software Testing, and Software Development to name a few.<br /> <br /> * Experience<br /> o What programs/software have you worked on before?<br /> I have worked mostly on course projects with my AI and Graphics projects being my most extensive.<br /> o Have you developed software in a team environment before? (As opposed to hacking on something on your own)<br /> Not particularly. I have done many group assignments and have some minimal experience in SVN<br /> o Have you participated to the Google Summer of Code before? As a mentor or a student? In what project? Were you successful? If not, why?<br /> This is my first time participating in Google Summer of Code<br /> o What development model would you use (e.g. keywords: V-model, XP programming, agile programming, iterative; with the help of prototyping, formal specifications, tests, etc).<br /> I was considering the Spiral development model.<br /> o Open Source<br /> + Are you already involved with any open source development projects? If yes, please describe the project and the scope of your involvement.<br /> I am not currently involved in open source projects<br /> o Gaming experience<br /> + Are you a gamer? If so...<br /> I have been a gamer for most of my life.<br /> + What type of gamer are you?<br /> I'm more of a medium-core gamer. I vary from casual and hardcore most of the time. I throughly enjoy games that challenge me and value fun over graphics.<br /> + What type of games?<br /> I like to play almost any kind of game although my favorites are RPGs and Strategy games.<br /> + What type of opponents do you prefer?<br /> I prefer aggresive opponents who challenge me with new tactics and don't necesarily follow &quot;cookie-cutter&quot; builds or strategies.<br /> + Are you more interested in story or gameplay?<br /> I would say both. Gameplay is essential in any game but a good story can keep me hooked despite less than optimal gameplay. I believe it falls to a balance between them.<br /> + Have you played Wesnoth? If so, tell us roughly for how long and whether you lean towards single player or multiplayer. <br /> I first played Wesnoth around a year ago. I started playing the campaigns and realized I was bad and it discouraged me a little. I recently picked it up again, and decided to push through the complexity and I find that I am addicted to it. I have mostly stuck to the campaigns so far and will hope to get into multiplayer once I become more comfortable with the game.<br /> <br /> We do not plan to favor Wesnoth players as such, but some particular projects require a good feeling for the game which is hard to get without having played intensively.<br /> <br /> * Communication skills<br /> o Though most of our developers are not native English speakers, English is the project's working language. Describe your fluency level in written English.<br /> I have been speaking English for most of my life and consider myself to be very fluent in it.<br /> o Are you good at interacting with other players? Our developer community is friendly, but the player community can be a bit rough.<br /> As a game myself, I can understand how hostile players can be to developers. I believe that I can handle speaking with most players and I can also empathize with them.<br /> o Do you give constructive advice?<br /> I would like to think so. I try to point out excellence or flaws in anything I am asked to give criticism on. I do tend to joke around sometimes and those are not always the most constructive to solving a problem.<br /> o Do you receive advice well?<br /> I always ask people to give me the most honest and bluntest opinion on anything I do. I believe that good constructive criticism is more valuable to me than praise. Good advice is a great way to improve.<br /> o Are you good at sorting useful criticisms from useless ones? <br /> I always try to evaluate criticism and ensure that what is being criticized makes sense and useful to me. <br /> <br /> * Project<br /> o Did you select a project from our list? If that is the case, what project did you select?<br /> o If you have invented your own project, please describe the project and the scope.<br /> o Why did you choose this project?<br /> o Include an estimated timeline for your work on the project<br /> o Include as much technical detail about your implementation as you can<br /> o What do you expect to gain from this project?<br /> o What would make you stay in the Wesnoth community after the conclusion of SOC? <br /> <br /> * Practical considerations<br /> o Are you familiar with any of the following tools?<br /> + Subversion<br /> + C++<br /> + Python <br /> I have used C++ extensively. I have some experience with Subversion and Python but it is very limited.<br /> o Which tools do you normally use for development? Why do you use them?<br /> o What programming languages are you fluent in?<br /> C and C++. I am learning Python right now.<br /> o What spoken languages are you fluent in?<br /> English and Spanish. I am also learning German right now.<br /> o At what hours are you awake (please specify in UTC)<br /> 12:00 - 23:00 UTC<br /> <br /> o Would you mind talking with your mentor on telephone / internet phone? <br /> Not at all. I think meeting new people is a great benefit to being in GSoC.<br /> <br /> * Detailed answer (optional, but writing skill is a good predictor of ability to work on a programming team, so you will improve your chances by responding to this).<br /> o Write a small essay (750-1000 words or more) explaining why you want to participate in a Wesnoth GSoC project. You can use the above questions as guides, but feel free to throw in more information if you feel it is relevant.<br /> o What is your perception of 'open source'? Briefly explain what you think of the whole 'open source' concept, how you discovered open source, what you expect to gain/experience by participating in an open-source project. (Answer separately or as part of above mini-essay)<br /> o What motivates or inspires you to write programs and develop software?</div>

JLafont https://wiki.wesnoth.org/index.php?title=User:JLafont&diff=23778 2008-03-18T16:52:08Z

<p>JLafont: New page: Draft: * Basics o Write a small introduction to yourself. I'm Juan Lafont. I'm currently a Computer Science Major at the University of Dayton. I've been a gamer most of my life...</p> <hr /> <div>Draft:<br /> <br /> * Basics<br /> o Write a small introduction to yourself.<br /> I'm Juan Lafont. I'm currently a Computer Science Major at the University of Dayton. I've been a gamer most of my life and I'm interested in AI.<br /> o State your preferred email address.<br /> juanmy777 at gmail dot com<br /> o If you have chosen a nick for IRC and Wesnoth forums, what is it?<br /> I'm JLafont in both IRC and the Forums.<br /> o Why do you want to participate in summer of code?<br /> I'm interested in contributing to Open source projects and I think it will be a learning and great experience.<br /> o What are you studying, subject, level and school? <br /> I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Dayton. I'm one semester away from graduation and I am currently taking Advanced AI, although in previous years I have learned about Graphics, Software Testing, and Software Development to name a few.<br /> <br /> * Experience<br /> o What programs/software have you worked on before?<br /> o Have you developed software in a team environment before? (As opposed to hacking on something on your own)<br /> <br /> o Have you participated to the Google Summer of Code before? As a mentor or a student? In what project? Were you successful? If not, why?<br /> o What development model would you use (e.g. keywords: V-model, XP programming, agile programming, iterative; with the help of prototyping, formal specifications, tests, etc).<br /> o Open Source<br /> + Are you already involved with any open source development projects? If yes, please describe the project and the scope of your involvement. <br /> o Gaming experience<br /> + Are you a gamer? If so...<br /> + What type of gamer are you?<br /> + What type of games?<br /> + What type of opponents do you prefer?<br /> + Are you more interested in story or gameplay?<br /> + Have you played Wesnoth? If so, tell us roughly for how long and whether you lean towards single player or multiplayer. <br /> <br /> We do not plan to favor Wesnoth players as such, but some particular projects require a good feeling for the game which is hard to get without having played intensively.<br /> <br /> * Communication skills<br /> o Though most of our developers are not native English speakers, English is the project's working language. Describe your fluency level in written English.<br /> o Are you good at interacting with other players? Our developer community is friendly, but the player community can be a bit rough.<br /> o Do you give constructive advice?<br /> o Do you receive advice well?<br /> o Are you good at sorting useful criticisms from useless ones? <br /> <br /> * Project<br /> o Did you select a project from our list? If that is the case, what project did you select?<br /> o If you have invented your own project, please describe the project and the scope.<br /> o Why did you choose this project?<br /> o Include an estimated timeline for your work on the project<br /> o Include as much technical detail about your implementation as you can<br /> o What do you expect to gain from this project?<br /> o What would make you stay in the Wesnoth community after the conclusion of SOC? <br /> <br /> * Practical considerations<br /> o Are you familiar with any of the following tools?<br /> + Subversion<br /> + C++<br /> + Python <br /> I have used C++ extensively. I have some experience with Subversion and Python.<br /> o Which tools do you normally use for development? Why do you use them?<br /> o What programming languages are you fluent in?<br /> C and C++. I am learning Python right now.<br /> o What spoken languages are you fluent in?<br /> English and Spanish. I am also learning German right now.<br /> o At what hours are you awake (please specify in UTC)<br /> 12:00 - 23:00 UTC<br /> <br /> o Would you mind talking with your mentor on telephone / internet phone? <br /> Not at all. I think meeting new people is a great benefit to being in GSoC.<br /> <br /> * Detailed answer (optional, but writing skill is a good predictor of ability to work on a programming team, so you will improve your chances by responding to this).<br /> o Write a small essay (750-1000 words or more) explaining why you want to participate in a Wesnoth GSoC project. You can use the above questions as guides, but feel free to throw in more information if you feel it is relevant.<br /> o What is your perception of 'open source'? Briefly explain what you think of the whole 'open source' concept, how you discovered open source, what you expect to gain/experience by participating in an open-source project. (Answer separately or as part of above mini-essay)<br /> o What motivates or inspires you to write programs and develop software?</div>

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