This document discusses using koans to learn programming concepts through practice. It recommends pairing with another person to complete Linq koans from the CodePlex site. The koans guide learners through small exercises that demonstrate Linq queries and C# syntax in a learning-by-doing approach. Upon completion, the document suggests reflecting on what was learned about the topic and how it could apply at work. It provides additional resources for continuing education with other koan sites and podcasts focused on teaching programming.

1. Learning By Doing,
Puzzle Linq Koans
@LlewellynFalco & @LynnLangit

2. PART 1
PAIRINGHTTP://LINQKOANS.CODEPLEX.COM

3. EFFECTIVE PAIRING
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

4. INTROSPECTIONWhat did you learn about Linq?
What did you learn about how to do the koans?
What did you lean about VS2012?
What did you think the blank was trying to show you?
What was different about this koan from the last one?
What surprised you about this koan?
What did you learn about the C#?
How could you change this to learn something else?
How could you apply this to your work?
What could you do to make the next koan better/easier?
What did you learn about ________?

5. WANT MORE?
Linq: linqkoans.codeplex.com
Reactive: rxkoans.codeplex.com
ApprovalTests: github.com/approvals/ApprovalTests.java.Koans
+ most languages have a Koans (google them)

6. Resources www.ApprovalTests.com
(.net, java, php, ruby)
Hanselminutes
& Herding Code
Podcast

7. Resources
www.ApprovalTests.com
(.net, java, php, ruby)
20 episode youtube series

8. TeachingKidsProgramming.org
Teach your own kid C#
Ages 10+
Free course on

9. Contact Information
@LlewellynFalco
http://LlewellynFalco.Blogspot.com
http://www.approvaltests.com
@LynnLangit
http://www.lynnlangit.com