Better programming skills through Code Camp approach

In this paper we illustrate the use of a Code Camp approach in teaching programming skills. The Code camp approach as an intensive and a social way of learning programming can be seen as a viable alternative to the traditional exercise based approach. Our experience is based on two separate implementations of the code camp method, a 24h and a one week long experiment. Approach is analyzed through extensive questionnaire. Based on the results of the questionnaire, the majority of students see the code camp a better approach than the traditional method. Therefore, it seems highly probable that the Code camp approach will be used extensively in the future for teaching