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== What ==
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<h1>Front-end Web Development</h1>
<h2>A free, weekly class on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript</h2>
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<h2>What</h2>
Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This class, taught by [[User:JeffreyATW|Jeffrey Carl Faden]], is aimed at beginners who are interested in web development, as well as seasoned professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.
Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This class, taught by [[User:JeffreyATW|Jeffrey Carl Faden]], is aimed at beginners who are interested in web development, as well as seasoned professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.


Frontend web development is all about making code that runs in the browser (versus code that runs on the server). There isn't a big focus on web design (creating wireframes and mockups), but we do cover best practices for turning these designs into beautiful code.
Front-end web development is all about making code that runs in the browser (versus code that runs on the server). There isn't a big focus on web design (creating wireframes and mockups), but we do cover best practices for turning these designs into beautiful code.
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<h2>Who</h2>
This class is for '''everyone'''! '''Complete beginners''' and more experienced developers are welcome at any time. If you're new to the class, consider coming to the [[#Lecture|lecture]] at 7:30 for a recap.


== Who ==
The space and the class are entirely '''free''' to attend. You do not have to be a Noisebridge member. Upon arriving at Noisebridge, state that you're here for the class and you'll be allowed in as a guest.
This class is for '''everyone'''! '''Complete beginners''' and more experienced developers are welcome at any time. You don't need to wait for the class to start its curriculum over - if you're new to the class, consider coming to the [[#Lecture|lecture]] at 7:30 for a recap.
 
The space and the class are entirely '''free''' to attend. You do not have to be a Noisebridge member.


Please bring any kind of laptop.
Please bring any kind of laptop.
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<h2>When</h2>
[[#Lecture|Lectures]] start promptly at '''8pm on Mondays''' and go for up to two hours. There is a half-hour recap starting at '''7:30pm'''. Please try to arrive early as physical space is limited.


== When ==
[[#Lab|Labs]] start at '''8pm on Thursdays''' and end two hours later.
[[#Lecture|Lectures]] start promptly at '''8pm on Mondays''' and go for two hours. There is a half-hour recap starting at '''7:30pm'''. Please try to arrive early as physical space is limited.


[[#Lab|Labs]] start at '''8pm on Thursdays''' and can go up to two hours.
This class runs in a weekly series, and the curriculum takes about 6 months from start to finish. Don't let it discourage you if you're starting from the middle - attend recaps and labs and you should be able to catch up!
 
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== Where ==
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<h2>Where</h2>
'''[[Noisebridge]]''', 2169 Mission St., San Francisco, 94114 (at 18th St., near 16th St. BART station). [[Getting Here]]
'''[[Noisebridge]]''', 2169 Mission St., San Francisco, 94114 (at 18th St., near 16th St. BART station). [[Getting Here]]


The lecture is currently held in the [[Classrooms#Church|Church classroom]], which is in the back of the space.
The lecture is held in the [[Classrooms#Church|Church classroom]], which is in the back of the space.


The lab is currently held in the [[Classrooms#Turing|Turing classroom]], the room past the wood shop.
The lab is held in the [[Classrooms#Turing|Turing classroom]], the room past the wood shop.


Read up on [[Getting_In|getting in]] to the space. TL;DR: ring the bell!
Read up on [[Getting_In|getting in]] to the space. Again, you do not need to be a member!
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== Schedule Update ==
I will be on vacation soon, which means '''no lectures on June 30 or July 7''', and '''no labs on July 3 or July 10'''.


== Keep Informed ==
In addition, [[Reboot|Noisebridge will be closed for a reboot during July]], and '''the class will be temporarily held at [http://labzero.com Lab Zero]''' at Pier 9, Suite 115, San Francisco, which is accessible from the Embarcadero BART station and the Muni F line.
Join the [[Mailinglist#WebDev|WebDev]] or [[Mailinglist#Noisebridge-announce|Noisebridge-announce]] mailing lists to be notified of upcoming class topics via email.
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<h2>Next Series</h2>
<div class="new-series__calendar"><span class="new-series__calendar__month">About</span> <span class="new-series__calendar__date">5 <span class="new-series__calendar__months">months</span></span></div>
Remember that you can start coming to class at any time during the series! You can catch up by watching videos from [[Front-end_Web_Development/Notes|previous classes]], doing [[Front-end_Web_Development/Assignments|assignments]], or attending [[#Lab|lab]].
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<h2>Keep Informed</h2>
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<li>[https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/webdev WebDev]</li>
<li>[https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-announce Noisebridge-announce]</li>
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'''Join one of the above lists to be notified of upcoming classes via email.'''


== Lecture ==
If you can't make it, subscribe to a mailing list to be notified when you can watch a live stream of the lecture! If you missed it, previous lecture streams are available for viewing on the [[Front-end_Web_Development/Notes|Previous Classes]] page!
Weekly classroom-style presentation on HTML/CSS/JS. The lecture starts every Monday at 8pm. We also have a recap starting at 7:30pm, where we'll cover the (very) basics:
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* Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend"
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* Discussing tools of the trade
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* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
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* Writing a basic HTML page
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* Styling the page with basic CSS
Weekly classroom-style presentation on HTML/CSS/JS. The lecture starts every Monday at 8pm. We also have a recap starting at 7:30pm, where we'll cover the (very) basics, such as explaining what "front-end" means, discussing tools of the trade, and understanding basic HTML and CSS.
 
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=== Class for 2012-08-27: Backend web development ===
Monday's class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend! We'll be talking about HTTP, web servers (like Apache), preprocessor languages (like PHP and ERB), web frameworks (like Rails), and databases (like SQLite). Sound daunting? Well, it kind of is, but this 2-hour session should alleviate a small portion of your fears!


To prepare for this class, either set up a PHP-powered web server on your laptop ([http://foundationphp.com/tutorials/php_leopard.php Mac instructions], or get an account at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net/ NearlyFreeSpeech.NET].
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==== <span style="color: red;">NEXT CLASS ON 2014-07-14</span> ====
The class will be taught at [https://labzero.com Lab Zero].


Can't make it? [https://plus.google.com/events/c3tbqdg1dkvpbbd62j8tg13utr0/109330412848890683860 Join the hangout] and be notified of when you can view the video broadcast!
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<h3>[http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfjgtf36_41hmtj2td2 Intro presentation]</h3>


=== Previous classes ===
<h3>[[Front-end_Web_Development/Notes|Previous Classes]]</h3>
We discuss a different topic in-depth every week. Some previous topics have been:
* CSS positioning (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2011-11-22|2011-11-22]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-04-23:_CSS_positioning|2012-04-23]])
* Turning a mockup into HTML and CSS (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2011-12-05|2011-12-05]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-04-30:_CSS_floats|2012-04-30]])
* Turning a professional mockup into HTML and CSS (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-01-30|2012-01-30]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-05-07:_Working_from_mockups|2012-05-07]])
* CSS3 properties (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-03-05|2012-03-05]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-05-14:_Working_from_mockups_.28CSS3_edition.29|2012-05-14]])
* File transfer (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2011-12-12|2011-12-12]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-05-21:_File_transfer|2012-05-21]])
* JavaScript (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2011-12-19|2012-01-02]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-06-04:_JavaScript|2012-06-04]])
* jQuery (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-01-16|2012-01-09, 2012-01-16]] and [[#Class_for_2012-06-11:_jQuery|2012-06-11]])
* AJAX (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-01-23|2012-01-23]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-06-25:_AJAX|2012-06-25]])
* Menus and modals (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-02-06|2012-02-06]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-07-09:_Modals_and_menus_using_Twitter_Bootstrap|2012-07-09]])
* Sign up forms (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-02-13|2012-02-13]] and [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-07-16:_Sign-up_forms|2012-07-16]])
* Other jQuery plugins (topic for [[Frontend_Web_Development#Class_for_2012-07-23:_Other_jQuery_plugins|2012-07-23]])
* HTML5 elements [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-02-20|(topic for 2012-02-20)]]
* Mobile websites [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-02-27|(topic for 2012-02-27)]]
* Progressive enhancement: cross-browser compatibility and accessibility [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes#Class_for_2012-03-12|(topic for 2012-03-12)]]
* Web frameworks and other "backend" web development topics (topic for 2012-03-19)
* Hardening Web Applications (http://webapp-hardening.heroku.com/)


=== Future class ideas ===
* CSS grids
* Precompiled code (Less, Sass, Compass, CoffeScript, HAML)
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== Lab ==
We also meet for a weekly lab/workshop where we work on an assignment that covers the material learned in the lecture earlier in the week. Those working on their own personal projects are also more than welcome to come and solicit help. Every Thursday at 8pm.
=== [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class18/quiz.txt Quiz for 2012-08-23] ===
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== Resources ==
<h2>Lab</h2>
'''The [http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfjgtf36_41hmtj2td2 short presentation] I use.'''
We also meet for a weekly lab/workshop where we work on an assignment that covers the material learned in the lecture earlier in the week. Those working on their own personal projects are also more than welcome to come and solicit help. Every Thursday at 8pm in the Turing classroom.


* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/answersheet.zip Simple three-column HTML and CSS page]
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* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/answer%20sheet.zip "Noisetwitter" client with commented source]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class8/jQuery.zip jQuery slideshow and event listener examples]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class12/answersheet.zip "Real-world" web page]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class13/html5_elements.zip A page making use of every valid (as of 2012-07) HTML element]


=== [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes|Notes for Previous Classes]] ===
==== <span style="color: red;">NEXT LAB ON 2014-07-17</span> ====
The lab will be held at [https://labzero.com Lab Zero].
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=== [[Frontend_Web_Development/Assignments|Previous Assignments]] ===
<h3>[[Front-end_Web_Development/Assignments|Previous Assignments]]</h3>
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<h2>See Also</h2>
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Revision as of 13:40, 27 June 2014

Front-end Web Development

A free, weekly class on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

What

Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This class, taught by Jeffrey Carl Faden, is aimed at beginners who are interested in web development, as well as seasoned professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.

Front-end web development is all about making code that runs in the browser (versus code that runs on the server). There isn't a big focus on web design (creating wireframes and mockups), but we do cover best practices for turning these designs into beautiful code.

Who

This class is for everyone! Complete beginners and more experienced developers are welcome at any time. If you're new to the class, consider coming to the lecture at 7:30 for a recap.

The space and the class are entirely free to attend. You do not have to be a Noisebridge member. Upon arriving at Noisebridge, state that you're here for the class and you'll be allowed in as a guest.

Please bring any kind of laptop.

When

Lectures start promptly at 8pm on Mondays and go for up to two hours. There is a half-hour recap starting at 7:30pm. Please try to arrive early as physical space is limited.

Labs start at 8pm on Thursdays and end two hours later.

This class runs in a weekly series, and the curriculum takes about 6 months from start to finish. Don't let it discourage you if you're starting from the middle - attend recaps and labs and you should be able to catch up!

Where

Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St., San Francisco, 94114 (at 18th St., near 16th St. BART station). Getting Here

The lecture is held in the Church classroom, which is in the back of the space.

The lab is held in the Turing classroom, the room past the wood shop.

Read up on getting in to the space. Again, you do not need to be a member!

Schedule Update

I will be on vacation soon, which means no lectures on June 30 or July 7, and no labs on July 3 or July 10.

In addition, Noisebridge will be closed for a reboot during July, and the class will be temporarily held at Lab Zero at Pier 9, Suite 115, San Francisco, which is accessible from the Embarcadero BART station and the Muni F line.

Next Series

About 5 months

Remember that you can start coming to class at any time during the series! You can catch up by watching videos from previous classes, doing assignments, or attending lab.

Keep Informed

Join one of the above lists to be notified of upcoming classes via email.

If you can't make it, subscribe to a mailing list to be notified when you can watch a live stream of the lecture! If you missed it, previous lecture streams are available for viewing on the Previous Classes page!

Lecture

Weekly classroom-style presentation on HTML/CSS/JS. The lecture starts every Monday at 8pm. We also have a recap starting at 7:30pm, where we'll cover the (very) basics, such as explaining what "front-end" means, discussing tools of the trade, and understanding basic HTML and CSS.

NEXT CLASS ON 2014-07-14

The class will be taught at Lab Zero.

Intro presentation

Previous Classes

Lab

We also meet for a weekly lab/workshop where we work on an assignment that covers the material learned in the lecture earlier in the week. Those working on their own personal projects are also more than welcome to come and solicit help. Every Thursday at 8pm in the Turing classroom.

NEXT LAB ON 2014-07-17

The lab will be held at Lab Zero.

Previous Assignments