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Notes from previous [[Front-end Web Development]] classes.
Notes from previous [[Front-end Web Development]] classes.
==== Class for 2016-03-28: Forms ====
We'll create a Bootstrap-based landing page with a sign-up form. We'll learn about built-in HTML5 validation, but also use the [http://jqueryvalidation.org/ jQuery Validation plugin] to help us where browser support is necessary.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwMGFVeXI0A Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class11 Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-03-21: Ajax ====
We'll talk about Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, a technology that allows us to talk to a server without leaving the page. jQuery makes this easy. We'll add Ajax functionality to [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class7 the Twitter app]. We'll use this [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/blob/master/series8/class10/noisetwitter/source/tweet.php PHP file] to test it out.
If you don't already have web hosting, please sign up for some at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net/ NearlyFreeSpeech.NET] for free (or very cheap). Also, install the [https://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla Client].
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajhVV5wTJ1I Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class10 Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-03-14: HTTP, SFTP, and Git-based web hosting ====
We'll talk about file transfer: HTTP, which is the method of getting and sending information in the web browser; SFTP, which is a method of securely uploading files to a web host; and how to use Git to host a site.
We'll set up free web hosting accounts at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net NearlyFreeSpeech.NET] (which you should sign up for now), and upload to them using [http://filezilla-project.org the FileZilla client] (which you should install now).
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8oIC5Jyx1k Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class9 Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-03-07: starting a new project ====
A text editor and web browser are all that's required to start a project - but how about getting a head start? We'll talk about [https://harpjs.com/ Harp] and [http://getbootstrap.com/ Bootstrap], two tools that will greatly help us with the setup of a new site.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm4sSCT-9GE Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class8 Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-02-29: jQuery, cont'd ====
We'll continue learning about jQuery by focusing on [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class6/noisetwitter the example we worked on last class]. We'll add functionality to it that will make it seem more like the real thing.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iaBQOgY4qo Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class7/noisetwitter Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-02-22: jQuery ====
We'll introduce jQuery, a JavaScript library that makes web programming a whole lot easier. jQuery is the most popular of many libraries that allow us to interact with the document easily, while also providing us with a few tools that are missing from the base language.
To learn what jQuery can do, we'll add some scripting to [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class6/start this sample web app].
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY2oRWIYhK0 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class6/noisetwitter Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-02-08: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We'll continue discussing JavaScript basics: arrays, objects, creating functions, and scopes.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFnDmrLXqf0 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class5 Lecture materials]
==== Class for 2016-02-01: JavaScript ====
We'll talk about JavaScript: making web pages interactive through client-side code. We'll use the console, which is part of the browser's developer tools, to demonstrate the basics of the language. This and next week's class can be treated as a general introduction to programming.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAxEb3JViWk Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class4 Lecture materials]


==== Class for 2016-01-25: version control (Git) and the command line ====
==== Class for 2016-01-25: version control (Git) and the command line ====
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During the half-hour before the class, we'll help people set up Git on their computers. On OS X, type <code>git</code> in a Terminal to get started. On Windows you should install [http://msysgit.github.io/ Git for Windows]. Also, please sign up for a [https://github.com GitHub] account.
During the half-hour before the class, we'll help people set up Git on their computers. On OS X, type <code>git</code> in a Terminal to get started. On Windows you should install [http://msysgit.github.io/ Git for Windows]. Also, please sign up for a [https://github.com GitHub] account.


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt4IW_TVTUc Lecture video]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxh7ZimG77A Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/shakespeare9 Lecture materials]
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/shakespeare10 Lecture materials]


==== Class for 2016-01-11: CSS selectors and the box model ====
==== Class for 2016-07-18: CSS selectors and the box model ====
CSS selectors are probably the most complex part of the CSS language, so we'll look at them further in-depth. We'll also talk about the box model, the display concept that makes words and containers on the web look like they do.
CSS selectors are probably the most complex part of the CSS language, so we'll look at them further in-depth. We'll also talk about the box model, the display concept that makes words and containers on the web look like they do. All of this will be made easy with browser developer tools, which we'll learn how to use.


'''No video for this class.''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcKvWkhVezA Here's last series's video.] (audio doesn't work until 33:10)<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZvaR6n-3ao Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class2 Lecture materials]
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series10/class2 Lecture materials]


==== Class for 2016-01-04: the basics ====
==== Class for 2016-07-11: the basics ====
<span style="color:green">'''THIS is the class to attend if you are a complete beginner!'''</span> We are starting the curriculum of this class from square one. We'll cover the very basics:
<strong style="color:green">THIS is the class to attend if you are a complete beginner!</strong> We are starting the curriculum of this class from square one. We'll cover the very basics:
* Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Explaining web apps vs. web sites
* Explaining web apps vs. web sites
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No recap session for this class. Please show up before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!
No recap session for this class. Please show up before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Uf_mlpqns Lecture video]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVtoau13GU8 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class1 Lecture materials]
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series10/class1 Lecture materials]


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[[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes/Archive|Class notes from previous series]]
[[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes/Archive|Class notes from previous series]]

Revision as of 09:21, 27 July 2016

Notes from previous Front-end Web Development classes.

Class for 2016-01-25: version control (Git) and the command line

This class is a general overview on version control and the command line. Most developers collaborate with their peers by using version control systems, which allows them to keep track of their work in a reliable fashion and push it to the web.

Again, this class isn't about web development per se - it's just an important introduction to using the command line to work with Git, one of the most popular version control systems. Everyone will create their own fork of a repository and check in their work.

During the half-hour before the class, we'll help people set up Git on their computers. On OS X, type git in a Terminal to get started. On Windows you should install Git for Windows. Also, please sign up for a GitHub account.

Lecture video
Lecture materials

Class for 2016-07-18: CSS selectors and the box model

CSS selectors are probably the most complex part of the CSS language, so we'll look at them further in-depth. We'll also talk about the box model, the display concept that makes words and containers on the web look like they do. All of this will be made easy with browser developer tools, which we'll learn how to use.

Lecture video
Lecture materials

Class for 2016-07-11: the basics

THIS is the class to attend if you are a complete beginner! We are starting the curriculum of this class from square one. We'll cover the very basics:

  • Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
  • Explaining web apps vs. web sites
  • Discussing tools of the trade
  • Describing the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
  • Writing a basic HTML page
  • Styling the page with basic CSS
  • Adding a small amount of JS
  • Explaining the role of front-end development as a job and career

No recap session for this class. Please show up before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!

Lecture video
Lecture materials


Class notes from previous series