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


Starting at 7:30pm, we'll cover the (very) basics:
Front-end web development is all about making code that runs in the browser (versus code that runs on the server). This class focuses on writing interactive web applications, taking designs and turning them into code, and much more.
* 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
<h2>Who</h2>
* Styling the page with basic CSS
This class is for '''everyone'''! Computer users unacquainted with programming, as well as 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.
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.


Then at 8pm we'll discuss a different topic in-depth every week. Some topic ideas include:
If you appreciate this class and the space that enables it to be taught, please consider [[Donate or Pay Dues|donating to Noisebridge]].
* CSS positioning (topic for 2011-11-22)
* Turning a mockup into HTML and CSS (topic for 2011-12-05)
* File transfer (topic for 2011-12-12)
* '''JavaScript and jQuery''' (topic for 2011-12-19)
* HTML5 elements
* CSS3 properties
* jQuery
* Accessibility
* Cross-browser compatibility (and graceful degradation)
* Possible focus on web frameworks, although that's not particularly "frontend"


==== Class for 2011-12-19 ====
Please bring any kind of laptop.
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/noisetwitter.zip Download this page]. In class, we'll modify this document to become an interactive web application.
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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 '''7pm on Thursdays''' and end two hours later.
8:00pm every Monday.


If you're totally new to HTML/CSS/JS or want a recap of the previous class, I'll have a quick rundown starting at 7:30pm.
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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<h2>Where</h2>
'''[[Noisebridge]]''', 2169 Mission St., San Francisco, 94114 (at 18th St., near 16th St. BART station). [[Getting Here]]


=== Where ===
The lecture is held in the [[Classrooms#Church|Church classroom]], which is in the back of the space.
Noisebridge, 2169 Mission St., San Francisco, 94114 (at 18th St., near 16th St. BART station). [[Getting_Here|Map]]


Read up on [[Getting_In|getting in]] to the space. TL;DR: ring the bell!
The lab is held in the [[Classrooms#Turing|Turing classroom]], the room past the wood shop.


=== Who ===
Read up on [[Getting_In|getting in]] to the space. Again, you do not need to be a member!
'''Everyone'''! '''Complete beginners''' and more experienced developers are welcome (and you could probably teach me a thing or two).
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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">1</span> <span class="new-series__calendar__months">month</span></div>


The space and the class are entirely free to attend. You do not have to be a Noisebridge member (I'm not, currently!)
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.'''


Please consider bringing a[ny kind of] laptop, as the available machines are somewhat limited.
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!
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<h2>Get Set Up</h2>
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Get a web browser
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Most web browsers keep themselves up to date. You'll have to take extra steps with the built-in browsers.
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Download [https://chrome.google.com Chrome], [https://www.firefox.com Firefox], or [http://www.opera.com/ Opera]
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Safari users:
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Make sure you are running [http://www.apple.com/osx/ OS X 10.11 El Capitan]
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Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Advanced > Show Develop menu in menu bar
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Internet Explorer users: either [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ upgrade to Windows 10] and use [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-edge Microsoft Edge], or upgrade to [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/ Internet Explorer 11]
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Get a text editor
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There are a number of great free (or free to use) text editors that include helpful features like syntax highlighting and code completion.
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<ul>
<li>[https://atom.io/ Atom]</li>
<li>[http://brackets.io/ Brackets]</li>
<li>[http://www.sublimetext.com/ Sublime Text]</li>
<li>GNU/Linux users: Text Editor (gedit), Kate, vim, emacs, etc...</li>
<li>Windows: '''don't use''' Notepad or WordPad</li>
<li>OS X: '''don't use''' TextEdit</li>
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Get Git
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In order to save your work and put it on the web, you'll need to set up Git, a version control system.
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<li>OS X: Open Terminal and type <code>git</code> to begin installation</li>
<li>Windows: Install [https://git-for-windows.github.io/ Git for Windows] with all default options</li>
<li>Sign up for a [https://github.com GitHub] account</li>
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Get the class materials
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The lectures and labs have some materials and assignments, all of which can be found in the [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd fwd] repository.
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<li>Run <code>git clone <nowiki>https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd.git</nowiki></code> in your terminal
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<li>Windows: use Git Bash as your terminal</li>
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<li>Create a separate folder in which to do your own work</li>
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<h2>Lecture</h2>
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 last week's material.


=== Resources ===
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The [http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dfjgtf36_41hmtj2td2 short presentation] I use.
==== Class for 2015-11-23: Modern CSS ====
We'll talk about a number of topics concerning modern CSS development: CSS3, browser support, responsive design (for mobile devices), and flexbox layout.


=== Notes for Previous Classes ===
We'll start on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class17/blog.zip this page] and make it mobile.


==== Class for 2011-12-12 ====
[https://plus.google.com/events/cpqgen5qn2uessjei5n0u5pudd0 Join the Google+ Event to watch the video livestream.]
Consider downloading [http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for a head start.
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<h3>[http://jeffreyatw.com/fwd-slides Intro presentation]</h3>


Here's a simpler mockup we used for the 7:30 recap:
<h3>[[Front-end_Web_Development/Notes|Previous Classes]]</h3>
[[File:Frontend_Web_Mockup_2.png|thumb|none]]


==== Class for 2011-12-05 ====
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We turned a mockup into HTML and CSS. This is the mockup we used:
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[[File:Frontend_Web_Mockup_1.png|thumb|none]]


Please consider downloading the [http://www.gimp.org/ GNU Image Manipulation Tool (GIMP)], as we might be opening it up to work with this mockup. Photoshop or Fireworks will work swimmingly if you have them, though.
<h2>Lab</h2>
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 7pm in the Turing classroom.


[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/Frontend%20Mockup%20class%20December%202011.zip Here is the "answer sheet" for the above mockup.]
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==== Class for 2011-11-22 ====
==== [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/blob/master/series8/class16/assignment.md Assignment for 2015-11-19] (CSS floats) ====
Two articles worth reading for a thorough understanding of CSS positioning:
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* http://www.alistapart.com/articles/css-positioning-101/
* http://www.alistapart.com/articles/css-floats-101/


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<h3>[[Front-end_Web_Development/Assignments|Previous Assignments]]</h3>
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<h2>See Also</h2>
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[[Category:Events]][[Category:Classes]]

Revision as of 15:15, 24 November 2015

Front-end Web Development

A free, weekly class on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript taught by Jeffrey Carl Faden

What

Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This free class 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). This class focuses on writing interactive web applications, taking designs and turning them into code, and much more.

Who

This class is for everyone! Computer users unacquainted with programming, as well as 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.

If you appreciate this class and the space that enables it to be taught, please consider donating to Noisebridge.

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 7pm 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!

Next Series

About 1 month

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!

Get Set Up

  1. Get a web browser

    Most web browsers keep themselves up to date. You'll have to take extra steps with the built-in browsers.

  2. Get a text editor

    There are a number of great free (or free to use) text editors that include helpful features like syntax highlighting and code completion.

    • Atom
    • Brackets
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU/Linux users: Text Editor (gedit), Kate, vim, emacs, etc...
    • Windows: don't use Notepad or WordPad
    • OS X: don't use TextEdit
  3. Get Git

    In order to save your work and put it on the web, you'll need to set up Git, a version control system.

    • OS X: Open Terminal and type git to begin installation
    • Windows: Install Git for Windows with all default options
    • Sign up for a GitHub account
  4. Get the class materials

    The lectures and labs have some materials and assignments, all of which can be found in the fwd repository.

    • Run git clone https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd.git in your terminal
      • Windows: use Git Bash as your terminal
    • Create a separate folder in which to do your own work

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 last week's material.

Class for 2015-11-23: Modern CSS

We'll talk about a number of topics concerning modern CSS development: CSS3, browser support, responsive design (for mobile devices), and flexbox layout.

We'll start on this page and make it mobile.

Join the Google+ Event to watch the video livestream.

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 7pm in the Turing classroom.

Previous Assignments