Thread 2, Day 1 - Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Agenda

1. Setup: Update Xcode and Simulators
   • A key bug that impacts battery life has reportedly been resolved in the latest version of Xcode.
   • Be sure to complete this update.
2. Discussion: Rubber Duck Debugging
   • Solving logical errors and syntax errors can be frustrating, but everyone deals with it, even experienced programmers.
   • Pairing with a friend to describe what you are trying to do with your code, line by line, can be helpful.
     • Often during this process, you will realize the source of the problem you are having.
   • When a friend is not nearby, use your duck! 🦆
3. Activity: College Board Digital Portfolio
   • If you have not already, submit your AP Create Task.
     Tip

     It is recommended that you author a draft of your written responses for the AP Create Task before submitting your work to the College Board.

4. Recap: Optionals
   • Understand how the Swift programming language handles cases where a value may not exist for a variable or constant.

Things to do before our next class

• Complete assigned tasks as described above, asking questions of Mr. Gordon as needed.