South Bay CoderDojo Minecraft Sessions

[joedean]

First session is planned to happen next week on the 28th of Jan.
Overview:

Session Title:
Learn to Program with Minecraft Plugins (1)

Description:
If you enjoy creating in Minecraft, but sometimes feel the built-in capabilities of the game are not enough and you want to do something more? Then this Coderdojo session is for you. Since, Minecraft is based on the Java programming language this session will introduce you to Java, so you can code your first Minecraft plugin. Unfortunately, programming in Java can feel hard and confusing. This session will try to avoid the complications of the language and focus on the basics to get a simple plugin working. We'll start with setting up your own CraftBukkit server and then code a simple plugin using Java.

For beginners, there is a lot to learn and limited time. Beware that this session could turn into multiple sessions depending on how far we get in an hour and half.

Session prerequisites:

• Must have purchased Minecraft

• Download and install latest Sublime Text editor: http://www.sublimetext.com.

• Install Java programming language: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
  And make sure the two commands work in a new shell. (Note: results may be a little different, but make sure it's version 1.7.x)

  javac -version
  javac 1.7.0_25
  java -version
  java version "1.7.0_25"
  OpenJDK Runtime Environment (IcedTea 2.3.10) (7u25-2.3.10-1ubuntu0.13.04.2)
  OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.7-b01, mixed mode)

• Download CraftBukkit: http://wiki.bukkit.org/Setting_up_a_server

• Windows users must install BusyBox by downloading from ftp://ftp.tigress.co.uk/public/gpl/6.0.0/busybox/busybox.exe and create the following shell.bat file on Desktop.
  ;shell.bat used to start shell
  C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe /c sh.exe -l

(1) Note: Material based on the book "Learn to Program with Minecraft Plugins" by Andy Hunt

Basic schedule
(1) 6-6:30 - Env help, play, pizza arrives
(2) 6:30 - 7:00 - Install CraftBukkit and learn how to start server and connect into a server. If they get this easily have them connect to each others servers and have fun! Maybe teach them about finite state machines.
(3) 7:00 - 8:00 - Code simple plugin (begginers - hello world, intermediates - flying creepers, gurus - Cow Shooter or surprise us!)
(4) 8:00 - 8:30 - Q&A and/or show and tell

Note: not going to get to much into details of the code during this session. Will be breaking down coding details in future sessions. I'm working on getting handouts together with all the details so parents/mentors can help the kids that fall behind.

Also, would like to record this session so others can view it that can't make it. For those that missed this session and want to attend future sessions will know what they missed and can easily make up the information so they are not behind others that were able to attend. Does anyone have knowledge or ideas on best way to record / stream these sessions?

[marcyDel]

Ok, whew! that's a lot of stuff! Way to go Joe.

If there are any mentors that wish to learn what Joe is teaching, please contact me and I'll have some observer tickets set aside for the session. This way, we may be able to have more instructors trained to lead additional sessions at other venues.

If you do the video recording, we need to post handouts as well. We're launching the new CoderdojoSV website with a past projects section. The section will pull in the GitHub repository session title and description. If handouts and video links are included in the repository, people will be able to access them from the website link.

[jayg4e]

Hi Marcy,
I would like to come in as an observer mentor.
Also, when will the Eventbrite tickets be available for this? I'd like my son to attend this session.

Unfortunately I couldn't attend yesterday's mentor meeting. Will it be possible to send out short meeting notes?

Thank you,

Jayashree

On Jan 22, 2014, at 10:23 AM, marcyDel notifications@github.com wrote:

Ok, whew! that's a lot of stuff! Way to go Joe.

If there are any mentors that wish to learn what Joe is teaching, please contact me and I'll have some observer tickets set aside for the session. This way, we may be able to have more instructors trained to lead additional sessions at other venues.

If you do the video recording, we need to post handouts as well. We're launching the new CoderdojoSV website with a past projects section. The section will pull in the GitHub repository session title and description. If handouts and video links are included in the repository, people will be able to access them from the website link.

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[manjuk]

Even, I would like to attend as an observer.

On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM, jayg4e notifications@github.com wrote:

Hi Marcy,
I would like to come in as an observer mentor.
Also, when will the Eventbrite tickets be available for this? I'd like my
son to attend this session.

Unfortunately I couldn't attend yesterday's mentor meeting. Will it be
possible to send out short meeting notes?

Thank you,

Jayashree

On Jan 22, 2014, at 10:23 AM, marcyDel notifications@github.com wrote:

Ok, whew! that's a lot of stuff! Way to go Joe.

If there are any mentors that wish to learn what Joe is teaching, please
contact me and I'll have some observer tickets set aside for the session.
This way, we may be able to have more instructors trained to lead
additional sessions at other venues.

If you do the video recording, we need to post handouts as well. We're
launching the new CoderdojoSV website with a past projects section. The
section will pull in the GitHub repository session title and description.
If handouts and video links are included in the repository, people will be
able to access them from the website link.

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[linuxgeek]

I can likely be a mentor for the session, if that's ok. I know linux and java well (and a little minecraft), and plan on going through all this before the session. I'd also like my son to attend.

Thanks,
Oscar

[tomtran-tt]

Hi Marcy, I can be a mentor if needed. I have some java programming experience. My son Brandon would like to attend this class as well. Thanks

[joedean]

I posted initial draft of slides for the first "Learning to Code with Minecraft" session happening this Tuesday at 6pm in Campbell for all to review. Note: plugin code that will be covered in this session is all in https://github.com/joedean/bukkit-plugins. I will be filling in the empty slides with this code tomorrow.

Again Schedule for the session will be as follows:
6-6:30 = Make sure environments are setup, play and eat pizza (optional)
6:30-7 = Create a server and learn about finite state machines in Minecraft (official start time)
7-8 = Create plugins (HelloWorld, Cowabunga, PigsFly, GetCreative) (official end time)
8-8:30 = Show and Tell by connecting to their server (optional)

[marcyDel]

Joe,

Looks great!

I had a lot of trouble with Eventbrite this round. I’m making personal calls to make sure. Due to the rom capacity. We won’t have any space for drop ins. Please make sure other On-site employees know this.

Question: Might there be a spot to put parents, who would rather not be in the room, so we can accommodate more kids?

Let me know as soon as you can.

Marcy

On Jan 27, 2014, at 12:44 AM, Joseph Dean notifications@github.com wrote:

I posted initial draft of slides for the first "Learning to Code with Minecraft" session happening this Tuesday at 6pm in Campbell for all to review. Note: plugin code that will be covered in this session is all in https://github.com/joedean/bukkit-plugins. I will be filling in the empty slides with this code tomorrow.

Again Schedule for the session will be as follows:
6-6:30 = Make sure environments are setup, play and eat pizza (optional)
6:30-7 = Create a server and learn about finite state machines in Minecraft (official start time)
7-8 = Create plugins (HelloWorld, Cowabunga, PigsFly, GetCreative) (official end time)
8-8:30 = Show and Tell by connecting to their server (optional)

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[tomtran-tt]

Hi Joe,

From past experience, it's really helpful for the kids if we have a print out of the commands and the codes they need to type so they don't have switch between the code editor and the pdf while typing. The slides look great but might not be printer friendly not sure if you want to upload a pdf with just the commands and codes so we can print it out. Thanks
-Tom

[marcyDel]

Great suggestion! Joe do you have time to do? It helps both mentors and participants.

[tomtran-tt]

Hi Joe/Marcy, I am typing up the commands and sample codes and will upload the pdf after I am done. I will also print out a few copy to hand out tomorrow.

[marcyDel]

I will print out copies of install instructions and bring along.

[linuxgeek]

Was just going through all the setup.

Have all the attendees seen the pre-setup at the beginning of this thread?
Will they have downloaded/installed java, and downloaded the craftbukkit.jar?

And, there may be some confusion, because on joe's site, he named it more sensibly then if they went out and downloaded the files from the sites he mentions.
joe's setup / files from internet
craftbukkit.jar = craftbukkit-1.6.4-R2.0.jar
start-minecraft-server.sh = craftbukkit.sh

Everything will work fine, but you'll probably want to rename "craftbukkit-1.6.4-R2-0.jar" to "craftbukkit.jar", or else the script won't find it. Just a heads up, so that the mentors know why people have differently named files when checking their setup.

[tomtran-tt]

I just committed the coderdojo_minecraft_handout.pdf and printed 20 copies for tomorrow. I will work from San Francisco tomorrow and probably won't be there until 7PM but my wife will drop my son off with the handouts by 6:00. Thanks
-Tom

[marcyDel]

@tomtran-tt . Looks like another bunch of info is available for print. I Assume Minecraft theme version is for projector, so we should make copies of "print friendly" version.

We need 30 copies .

@tomtran-tt do you have time to print all, or do you need me to do as well. Perhaps we each print 15? Let's coordinate.

@joedean between Tom and I, we'll cover getting everyone slides.

Marcy

[cornof]

Hi,

I'm installing the software for tonight. I have a MacBook Air running 10.6.8... So a couple of questions

1. Can I use Java 6? (I can bring a desktop Mac with Java 7). I am going to try it anyways.

2. When installing the Bukkit from Joe's link (http://wiki.bukkit.org/Setting_up_a_server)
   The site doesn't have a link to the "CraftBukkit - Recommended Build" from the Mac instructions. Can one use the

link under Windows or Linux? The files have the same name, but I want to be sure.

Thanks,

Dawn

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Subject: Re: [MinecraftMods] South Bay CoderDojo Minecraft Sessions (#3)

Was just going through all the setup.
Have all the attendees seen the pre-setup at the beginning of this thread?
Will they have downloaded/installed java, and downloaded the craftbukkit.jar?
And, there may be some confusion, because on joe's site, he named it more sensibly then if they went out and downloaded the files from the sites he mentions.
joe's setup / files from internet
craftbukkit.jar = craftbukkit-1.6.4-R2.0.jar
start-minecraft-server.sh = craftbukkit.sh
Everything will work fine, but you'll probably want to rename "craftbukkit-1.6.4-R2-0.jar" to "craftbukkit.jar", or else the script won't find it. Just a heads up, so that the mentors know why people have differently named files when checking their setup.
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