Editing Front-end Web Development/Notes/Archive

=== Series 9 ===
==== Class for 2016-06-27: back-end web development ====
This class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend! It is tailored toward front-end developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together on the server. We'll talk about PHP, then Express.js, then Rails.

During the recap period, we will set up your computers. But it's best to do this before arriving if possible. Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASIEST WAY =====
Come to the class in person and get the USB stick from Jeffrey. Then follow the below "easy" steps without having to download anything.

===== THE EASY WAY =====
If you would like to follow along, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine.
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (2.89GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You should check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "'''front-end'''". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine, or would like to set your computer up for further work on your own.

====== Linux ======
* To set up Node.js installation, run:
** <code>curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_6.x | sudo -E bash -</code>
* Install required packages: <code>sudo apt-get install -y nodejs lamp-server^ ruby ruby-dev zlib1g-dev libsqlite3-dev</code>
** (Press Enter at any prompts.)
* Install Express: <code>sudo npm install -g express-generator</code>
* Install Rails: <code>sudo gem install rails</code>

====== OS X ======
* Upgrade to at least OS X 10.9, preferably the latest (currently 10.11 El Capitan).
* Install the Xcode developer tools:
** <code>xcode-select --install</code>
* For Node.JS:
** Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/
** Install Express: <code>npm install -g express-generator</code>
* To install Rails, run:
** <code>sudo gem install rails</code>
* For PHP, install MAMP: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html

====== Windows ======

(I recommend sticking with the aforementioned virtual machine setup, or installing a Linux partition, as it is somewhat difficult to set things up on Windows.)

In all cases where there is a choice, choose 64-bit (x64).
* Install Git for Windows: http://www.git-scm.com/ (all default settings)
* For Node.JS:
** Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/ (all default settings)
** Install Express by opening Git Bash and running:
*** <code>npm install -g express-generator</code>
* For Rails:
** Install the latest Ruby from http://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/
*** When installing, choose to "add Ruby executables to your PATH".
** Install the Ruby Development Kit by following these instructions: https://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit
** Install Rails by opening Git Bash and running:
*** <code>gem install rails</code>
* For PHP: 
** Install the Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679
** Install WampServer: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY =====
Install Node.JS, NPM, Express, Apache, PHP, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akGNwcU-Koo Lecture video]

==== Class for 2016-06-06: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We will continue working off of our mockup and learn a bit about CSS3 and background images in the process.

[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/noiseco Mockups and assets can be found here].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9jWX_GQF6E Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class19 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-05-23: Working from professional mockups ====
We'll take the knowledge we gained from looking at the box model, positioning, media queries and CSS3, and work off of a mockup to make a site that could pass as a professional design.

[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/noiseco Mockups and assets can be found here].

This class will require the use of [https://harpjs.com/ Harp], as we'd like to make this as realistic of a project as possible. As a bonus, we'll learn how to use preprocessors like [http://sass-lang.com/ Sass] to help us with our code.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pyaTa7pMhY Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class18 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-05-16: Modern CSS ====
We'll talk about a number of topics concerning modern CSS development: CSS3, browser support, and responsive design (for mobile devices).

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

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA73S1iaCVc Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class17 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-05-08: CSS floats & flexbox ====
Floating and flexbox are two methods behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's stacked horizontally. We'll learn about them by taking a look at some examples, discuss the pros and cons of each, then take a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and create a site from it.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45crnboPpsg Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class16 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-04-25: CSS positioning ====
We're going to let JavaScript take a backseat for the rest of the series, and we'll begin to focus on CSS concepts. This time, we'll focus on positioning of elements: using absolute, relative, or fixed positioning to put the elements anywhere we want on the whole page. We'll use [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/mockup.png this mockup] along with [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/assets.zip these assets] to put together a page that demonstrates positioning.

If have been daunted by the complexity of JavaScript programming, this should be a much simpler, straightforward class.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqT6IBMPglo Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class15 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-04-18: React and Redux ====
We'll take a look at [https://lunch.labzero.com Lunch], an app I'm working on using [https://facebook.github.io/react/ React] and [http://redux.js.org/ Redux]. We'll see how it compares to our jQuery and Angular apps, and how React's unidirectional flow, along with Redux's state management, allows us to build an efficient, powerful application.

Because of the complexity of this subject, we'll only be skimming the surface with this pre-written app. React generally requires a good knowledge of the intricacies of JavaScript, so consider this a light introduction.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iydma-sfKwA Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/labzero/lunch Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-04-11: directives, routing and AJAX with AngularJS ====
We'll continue learning the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS] by learning how to encapsulate behavior into reusable elements, load data from the back-end, and create a site that acts as if it has multiple pages while remaining a single-page app.

We'll build off the [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class12/noisetwitter work from last week.]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKdKHcJ4eRw Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class13 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-04-04: intro to AngularJS ====
We'll learn about the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS] (version 1), a popular client-side MVC application framework. Frameworks such as these make it easier to manage data-rich views by keeping everything in sync with each other, and with data in the back-end. To understand how libraries like AngularJS differ from [http://jquery.com jQuery], we'll be taking our [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class10/noisetwitter NoiseTwitter] app and converting it from one that uses jQuery into one that uses AngularJS instead.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h2Oz4DiviU Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class12 Lecture materials]

==== 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 ====
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 <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://github.com/JeffreyATW/shakespeare9 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-01-11: 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.

'''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://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series9/class2 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2016-01-04: 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:
* 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!

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

=== Series 8 ===
==== Class for 2015-12-14: back-end web development ====
This class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

I know we already have a [http://www.railsschool.org/ Rails class here at Noisebridge], but this one is tailored toward front-end developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We'll talk about PHP, then Express.js, then Rails.

During the recap period, we will set up your computers. But it's best to do this before arriving if possible. Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASIEST WAY =====
Come to the class in person and get the USB stick from Jeffrey. Then follow the below "easy" steps without having to download anything.

===== THE EASY WAY =====
If you would like to follow along, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine.
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series8/class20/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (2.36GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You should check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "'''front-end'''". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine, or would like to set your computer up for further work on your own.

====== Linux ======
* Install required packages: <code>sudo apt-get install nodejs nodejs-legacy npm lamp-server^ ruby ruby-dev zlib1g-dev libsqlite3-dev</code>
** (Press Enter at any prompts.)
* Install Express: <code>sudo npm install -g express-generator</code>
* Install Rails: <code>sudo gem install rails</code>

====== OS X ======
* Upgrade to at least OS X 10.9, preferably the latest (currently 10.11 El Capitan).
* Install the Xcode developer tools:
** <code>xcode-select --install</code>
* For Node.JS:
** Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/
** Install Express: <code>npm install -g express-generator</code>
* To install Rails, run:
** <code>sudo gem install rails</code>
* For PHP, install MAMP: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html

====== Windows ======

(I recommend sticking with the aforementioned virtual machine setup, or installing a Linux partition, as it is somewhat difficult to set things up on Windows.)

In all cases where there is a choice, choose 64-bit (x64).
* Install Git for Windows: http://www.git-scm.com/ (all default settings)
* For Node.JS:
** Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/ (all default settings)
** Install Express by opening Git Bash and running:
*** <code>npm install -g express-generator</code>
* For Rails:
** Install the latest Ruby from http://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/
*** When installing, choose to "add Ruby executables to your PATH".
** Install the Ruby Development Kit by following these instructions: https://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit
** Install Rails by opening Git Bash and running:
*** <code>gem install rails</code>
* For PHP: 
** Install the Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679
** Install WAMP: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY =====
Install Node.JS, NPM, Express, Apache, PHP, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaYHowZdPIk Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class20 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-12-07: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We will continue working off of [http://jeffreyatw.github.io/fwd/series8/class18/mockup.png this mockup], its [http://jeffreyatw.github.io/fwd/series8/class18/mockup_annotations.png annotated version], and its [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class18/assets image assets] and learn a bit about CSS3 and background images in the process.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26nv92dEdLY Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class19 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-11-30: Working from professional mockups ====
We'll take the knowledge we gained from looking at the CSS box model, floats, positioning, and CSS3, and work off of [http://jeffreyatw.github.io/fwd/series8/class18/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.github.io/fwd/series8/class18/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design. [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class18/assets Image assets can be found here].

This class will require the use of [https://middlemanapp.com/ Middleman], as we'd like to make this as realistic of a project as possible. As a bonus, we'll learn how to use preprocessors like [http://sass-lang.com/ Sass] to help us with our code.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rubd0LGdEAc Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class18 Lecture materials]

==== 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 [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class17/blog.zip this page] and make it mobile.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv4ucT3F2g0 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class17 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-11-14: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We'll learn about floats by taking a look at some examples, then take a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and create a site from it.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quLUo3HSr3w Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class16 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-11-09: CSS positioning ====
We're going to let JavaScript take a backseat for the rest of the series, and we'll begin to focus on CSS concepts. This time, we'll focus on positioning of elements: using absolute, relative, or fixed positioning to put the elements anywhere we want on the whole page. We'll use [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/mockup.png this mockup] along with [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/assets.zip these assets] to put together a page that demonstrates positioning.

If you were daunted by the complexity of JavaScript programming, this should be a much simpler, straightforward class.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbEFXP47mfg Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class15 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-11-02: React ====
We'll take a look at our [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class14/noisetwitter-react NoiseTwitter app], this time written in [https://facebook.github.io/react/ React]. We'll see how it compares to our jQuery and Angular versions, and how React's uni-directional flow helps us manage the state of our application.

Because of the complexity of this subject, we'll only be skimming the surface with a pre-written app - also, I haven't taught this or used this in my work before, so consider it a light introduction.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBEhI6dZbU4 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class14 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-10-26: directives, routing and AJAX with AngularJS ====
We'll continue learning the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS] by learning how to encapsulate behavior into reusable elements, load data from the back-end, and create a site that acts as if it has multiple pages while still being a single-page app.

We'll be building off the [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class12/noisetwitter work from last week.]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D92wUILFz4I Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class13 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-10-19: intro to AngularJS ====
We'll learn about the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS], a popular client-side MVC application framework. Frameworks such as these make it easier to manage data-rich views by keeping everything in sync with each other, and with data in the back-end. To understand how libraries like AngularJS differ from [http://jquery.com jQuery], we'll be taking our [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class10/noisetwitter NoiseTwitter] app and converting it from one that uses jQuery into one that uses AngularJS instead.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8zKtg2NEKQ Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class12 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-04-06: 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=Znw2mYn8TE4 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class11 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-10-05: 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/series8/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=3atk7ZfROxs Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class10 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-09-28: 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=0e6CHA5IoqY Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/noiseproduct8/tree/gh-pages Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-09-21: 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://middlemanapp.com/ Middleman] and [http://getbootstrap.com/ Bootstrap], two tools that greatly help us with the setup of a new site.

To get set up, you'll need to install Ruby.
* On OS X, enter <code>ruby -v</code> into a Terminal window. You'll either be prompted to install, or you'll see a version number, which means it's already installed.
* On Windows, use [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller].

Then, install Middleman:

<code>gem install middleman</code>

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG9TETW4UNU Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/noiseproduct8 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-09-14: jQuery, cont'd ====
We'll continue learning about jQuery by focusing on [https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class6 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=J7nsgvq9qRI Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class7 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-08-31: 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/series8/class6/start this sample web app].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrb3QJS4FlA Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class6 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-08-24: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We'll continue discussing JavaScript basics: arrays, objects, creating functions, and scopes.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s45eTRYWOU Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class5 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-08-17: 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.

'''No video for this class. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18dlNI3C87s Here's last series' video.]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class4 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-08-10: 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 <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=ZAEJV-8AQvY Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/shakespeare8 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-08-03: 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.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcKvWkhVezA Lecture video] (audio doesn't work until 33:10)<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class2 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-07-27: 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:
* Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Explaining web apps vs. web sites
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining 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!

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBid8Pg4SWc Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class1 Lecture materials]

=== Series 7 ===
==== Class for 2015-06-22: directives, routing and AJAX with AngularJS ====
We'll continue learning the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS] by learning how to encapsulate behavior into reusable elements, load data from the back-end, and create a site that acts as if it has multiple pages while still being a single-page app.

We'll be building off the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class21/lecture.zip work from last week.]

This will be the last class in the series. Thanks for attending, and look forward to a new series in July!

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNiwtyf3M14 Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class22/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-06-15: intro to AngularJS ====
We'll learn about the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS], a popular client-side MVC application framework. Frameworks such as these make it easier to manage data-rich views by keeping everything in sync with each other, and with data in the back-end. To understand how libraries like AngularJS differ from [http://jquery.com jQuery], we'll be taking our [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class10/lecture.zip NoiseTwitter] app and converting it from one that uses jQuery into one that uses AngularJS instead.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eNXStw0sGg Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class21/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-06-08: Preprocessors ====
Front-end code can often get very repetitive and hard to maintain. We'll expand upon last week's talk about backend code generation by introducing preprocessors - languages which compile into HTML, CSS, or JS. We've taken a look at PHP and ERB, but we'll also walk through languages that look nothing like HTML (HAML), and languages that compile into CSS (Sass) and JS (CoffeeScript). These languages can make your life much easier as they help keep you from repeating yourself (DRY!). We'll also introduce Middleman, one of many workflow systems that makes using these languages easy.

To prepare for this class, please install [https://rvm.io/ RVM] with the <code>--ruby=2.2</code> flag if you're using OS X or Linux:

<pre>\curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable --ruby=2.2</pre>

...then close and reopen a terminal window...

<pre>rvm use 2.2</pre>

Or for Windows, use [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller].

You can then install [http://middlemanapp.com/ Middleman]:

<pre>gem install middleman</pre>

We'll be working on the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class12/lecture.zip NoiseCo site].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwQD2bDc1-0 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/jeffreyatw/noiseco Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2014-10-27: back-end web development ====
This class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

I know we already have a [http://www.railsschool.org/ Rails class here at Noisebridge], but this one is tailored toward front-end developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We'll talk about PHP, then Express.js, then Rails.

During the recap period, we will set up your computers. But it's best to do this before arriving if possible. Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASIEST WAY =====
Come to the class in person and get the USB stick from Jeffrey. Then follow the below "easy" steps without downloading anything.

===== THE EASY WAY =====
If you would like to follow along, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine.
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class19/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (1.88GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You should check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "'''front-end'''". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine.

On Linux, you'll need to follow these steps:
* Run:
** <code>sudo apt-get install nodejs</code>
** <code>sudo apt-get install npm</code>
* <code>wget --no-check-certificate https://raw.github.com/joshfng/railsready/master/railsready.sh && bash railsready.sh</code>
** When installing, choose RVM.
* For PHP, follow these instructions: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP

On OS X 10.9+:
* Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/
* To install Rails, run:
** <code>curl -O https://raw.github.com/joshfng/railsready/master/railsready.sh && bash railsready.sh</code>
*** When installing, choose RVM.
* For PHP, install MAMP: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html

On Windows or OS X 10.8 and below:
* http://nodejs.org/ - install Node.JS
* Use RailsInstaller: http://railsinstaller.org/
* And for PHP:
** Mac: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html
** Windows: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY =====
Install Node.JS, NPM, Apache, PHP, RVM, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

----

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyCpSpLrSRI Lecture video]

==== Class for 2015-05-18: version control (Git) and the command line ====
This class is a general overview on version control and the command line. I've taught how to use an FTP client to upload files to the web, but the truth is that most developers don't do that anymore - rather, they 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, you'll need to download Xcode from the App Store, and 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=1Xy8U4B7834 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/shakespeare7 Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-05-11: the mobile web ====
We'll take [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class17/blog.zip this blog] and turn it into a mobile-accessible website via the use of media queries. We'll also talk about the rest of the world of the mobile web: user agent strings (and why you shouldn't trust them), mobile frameworks (and why they're not perfect), and the use of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website and app development.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cGwDv1MSPU Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class17/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2014-10-06: CSS3 ====
We've covered CSS3 before, but in the context of a mockup. We'll look further into CSS3 with a demonstration of what the new technologies are, how to make the most of them, and how to make sites using CSS3 look good in less capable browsers.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2hGbVqTpXo Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class16/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-04-27: HTML5 elements ====
We'll take an entertaining (in my opinion) look through [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class15/html.zip this page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5" elements, but that's just because they're relatively new.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs7fXiMmxbo Lecture video]

==== Class for 2015-04-20: 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 [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class10/lecture.zip the Twitter app] and, time permitting, the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class12/lecture.zip corporate site]. We'll use these [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class14/php.zip PHP files] to test them 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=7uKphYn9eQI Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class14/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-04-13: HTTP & SFTP ====
We'll talk about file transfer: HTTP, which is the method of getting and sending information in the web browser, and SFTP, which is a method of securely uploading files to a web host.

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=ekgRrffUuLo Lecture video]

==== Class for 2015-04-06: Forms ====
We'll continue working on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class11/lecture.zip our site] and add a sign-up form, with validation, inside the modal. 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=pg7wmtJlK2M Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class12/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-03-30: Bootstrap ====
We'll go back to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class6/lecture.zip "professional" site we put together a number of weeks ago] and add more functionality to it with some jQuery plugins. We'll first make a dialog box - or a "modal" - pop up when you click the sign up buttons. We'll do this by introducing [http://getbootstrap.com/ Bootstrap] to make common user controls easier to create. We'll also compare our CSS-only menu with one made with the help of Bootstrap, explaining the differences between the two.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImtSy7Atv4g Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class11/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-03-23: jQuery, cont'd ====
We'll continue learning about jQuery by focusing on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class9/lecture.zip 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=vdwAizbinKw Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class10/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-03-16: 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 [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class9/assets.zip this sample web app].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm7zsESGeE0 Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class9/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-03-09: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We'll continue discussing JavaScript basics: arrays, objects, creating functions, and scopes.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hYHCzIryyc Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class8/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-03-02: 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=18dlNI3C87s Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class7/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-02-23: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We will continue working off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup], its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version], and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip image assets] and learn a bit about CSS3 in the process.

[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class5/lecture.zip Here's where we left off last time.]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPljsmaygZc Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class6/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-02-09: Working from professional mockups ====
We'll take the knowledge we gained from looking at the CSS box model, floats, and positioning, and work off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

'''No video for this class. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OralfEawmM4 Here's last series's video.]'''<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class5/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-02-02: CSS positioning ====
In the last few classes, we've focused on element measurements and floats. This time, we'll focus on positioning of elements: using absolute, relative, or fixed positioning to put the elements anywhere we want on the whole page. We'll use [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/mockup.png this mockup] along with [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/assets.zip these assets] to put together a page that demonstrates positioning.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6pJlM6Hsjo Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class4/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-01-26: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We'll learn about floats by taking a look at some examples, then take a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and create a site from it.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpI-3yvswgY Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-01-12: 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.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzDENIp705U Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class2/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2015-01-05: 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:
* Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Styling the page with basic CSS
* Explaining the role of front-end web 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!

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eydq4iapY98 Lecture video]<br>
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series7/class1/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

=== Series 6 ===
==== Class for 2014-11-10: routing and AJAX with AngularJS ====
We'll continue learning the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS] by learning how to load data from the back-end, as well as create a site that acts as if it has multiple pages while still being a single-page app.

[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/noisetwitter We'll be building off the work from last week. It's provided as a git repository that you should clone prior to the start of the class. Please read the instructions on how to download and install it.]

This will be the last class in the series. Thanks for attending, and look forward to a new series in January!

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mDKZEbCSa0 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/noisetwitter/tree/series6 Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-11-10: intro to AngularJS ====
We'll learn about the basics of [https://angularjs.org/ AngularJS], a popular client-side MVC application framework. Frameworks such as these make it easier to manage data-rich views by keeping everything in sync with each other, and with data in the back-end. To understand how libraries like AngularJS differ from [http://jquery.com jQuery], we'll be taking our [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class10/lecture.zip NoiseTwitter] app and converting it from one that uses jQuery into one that uses AngularJS instead.

I'm not a AngularJS pro myself, so I'm sticking to introductory concepts.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V34lr3GQ8dI Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class21/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-11-03: Preprocessors ====
Front-end code can often get very repetitive and hard to maintain. We'll expand upon last week's talk about backend code generation by introducing preprocessors - languages which compile into HTML, CSS, or JS. We've taken a look at PHP and ERB, but we'll also walk through languages that look nothing like HTML (HAML), and languages that compile into CSS (Less, Sass + Compass) and JS (CoffeeScript). These languages can make your life much easier as they help keep you from repeating yourself (DRY!). We'll also introduce Middleman, one of many workflow systems that makes using these languages easy.

To prepare for this class, consider installing [https://rvm.io/ RVM] with the --ruby=2.1 flag if you're using OS X or Linux, or Ruby via [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller] for Windows. You can then install [http://middlemanapp.com/ Middleman].

We'll be working on the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class6/goal.zip NoiseCo site].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiKx_VczJRc Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class20/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-10-27: back-end web development ====
This class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

I know we already have a [http://www.railsschool.org/ Rails class here at Noisebridge], but this one is tailored toward front-end developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We'll talk about PHP, then Express.js, then Rails.

During the recap period, we will set up your computers. But it's best to do this before arriving if possible. Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASY WAY =====
If you would like to follow along, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine.
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class19/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (1.88GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You should check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "'''front-end'''". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine.

On Linux, you'll need to follow these steps:
* Run:
** <code>sudo apt-get install nodejs</code>
** <code>sudo apt-get install npm</code>
* <code>wget --no-check-certificate https://raw.github.com/joshfng/railsready/master/railsready.sh && bash railsready.sh</code>
** When installing, choose RVM.
* For PHP, follow these instructions: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP

On OS X 10.9:
* Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/
* To install Rails, run:
** <code>curl -O https://raw.github.com/joshfng/railsready/master/railsready.sh && bash railsready.sh</code>
*** When installing, choose RVM.
* For PHP, install MAMP: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html

On Windows or OS X 10.8 and below:
* http://nodejs.org/ - install Node.JS
* Use RailsInstaller: http://railsinstaller.org/
* And for PHP:
** Mac: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html
** Windows: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY =====
Install Node.JS, NPM, Apache, PHP, RVM, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYMvYYOhuYU Lecture video]'''

==== Class for 2014-10-20: version control (Git) and the command line ====
This class is a general overview on version control and the command line. I've taught how to use an FTP client to upload files to the web, but the truth is that most developers don't do that anymore - rather, they 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, you'll need to download Xcode, and 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=OyWphrfChDw Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/shakespeare6 Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-10-13: the mobile web ====
We'll take [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class17/blog.zip this blog] and turn it into a mobile-accessible website via the use of media queries. We'll also talk about the rest of the world of the mobile web: user agent strings (and why you shouldn't trust them), frameworks like jQuery Mobile and Sencha Touch (and why they're not perfect), and the use of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website and app development.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HymzE92NzA Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class17/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-10-06: CSS3 ====
We've covered CSS3 before, but in the context of a mockup. We'll look further into CSS3 with a demonstration of what the new technologies are, how to make the most of them, and how to make sites using CSS3 look good in less capable browsers.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1crt0OStAyM Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class16/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-09-29: HTML5 elements ====
We'll take an entertaining (in my opinion) look through [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class15/html.zip this page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5" elements, but that's just because they're relatively new.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJbdthUWrcA Lecture video]'''

==== Class for 2014-09-22: 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 [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class10/lecture.zip the Twitter app] and, time permitting, the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class12/lecture.zip corporate site]. We'll use these [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class14/php.zip PHP files] to test them 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=hrRNJlul1S8 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class14/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-09-15: HTTP & SFTP ====
We'll talk about file transfer: HTTP, which is the method of getting and sending information in the web browser, and SFTP, which is a method of securely uploading files to a web host.

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=4HjGlX2EjBQ Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class13/lecture.txt Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-09-08: Sign-up forms ====
We'll continue working on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class11/lecture.zip our site] and add a sign-up form, with validation, inside the modal. 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=uDFFkzuyE0I Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class12/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-08-25: jQuery UI ====
We'll go back to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class6/goal.zip "professional" site we put together a number of weeks ago] and add more functionality to it with some jQuery plugins. We'll first make a dialog box - or a "modal" - pop up when you click the sign up buttons. We'll do this by introducing [http://jqueryui.com/ jQuery UI] to make common user controls easier to create. We'll also compare our CSS-only menu with one made with the help of jQuery, explaining the differences between the two.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MqLasBOc1c Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class11/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-08-18: jQuery, cont'd ====
We'll continue learning about jQuery by focusing on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class9/lecture.zip the example we saw last class]. We'll add functionality to it that made it seem more like the real thing.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Ghv-noXcs Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class10/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-08-11: 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 [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class9/assets.zip this sample web app].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr0qp84_Bws Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class9/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-08-04: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We'll continue discussing JavaScript basics: arrays, objects, creating functions, and scopes.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SqEbVsyyNo Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class8/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-07-28: 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=GrZ3UZFS9mU Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class7/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-07-21: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We will continue working off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup], its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version], and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip image assets] and learn a bit about CSS3 in the process.

[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class5/lecture.zip Here's where we left off last time.]

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae27EDbKbxI Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class6/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class6/goal Finished site]'''

==== Class for 2014-07-14: Working from professional mockups ====
We'll take the knowledge we gained from looking at the CSS box model, floats, and positioning, and work off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OralfEawmM4 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class5/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-06-23: CSS positioning ====
In the last few classes, we've focused on element measurements and floats. This time, we'll focus on positioning of elements: using absolute, relative, or fixed positioning to put the elements anywhere we want on the whole page. We'll use [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/mockup.png this mockup] along with [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/assets.zip these assets] to put together a page that demonstrates positioning.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECZ8osAuC90 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class4/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-06-16: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We'll learn about floats by taking a look at some examples, then take a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and create a site from it.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USdZ8mlWyKY Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class3/answersheet.zip Mockup source code]'''

==== Class for 2014-06-09: 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.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5XfKMIzA7U Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class2/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

==== Class for 2014-06-02: 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:
* Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Styling the page with basic CSS
* Explaining the role of front-end web 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!

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82vt7pZcnc Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series6/class1/lecture.zip Lecture materials]

=== Series 5 ===
==== Class for 2014-05-05: Backbone.js ====
We'll learn about the basics of [http://backbonejs.org/ Backbone.js], one of the simplest Model-Collection-View libraries available for the front-end. Libraries such as these make it easier to manage data-rich views by keeping everything in sync with each other, and with data in the back-end.

To prepare for this class:
* Install [https://rvm.io/ RVM] if you're using OS X or Linux, or the latest version of Ruby via [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller] for Windows
* Using the latest version of Ruby, install Middleman: <code>gem install middleman</code>
* Download [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class21/characters.zip this JSON file].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pguezB-guU4 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class21/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-04-28: Preprocessors ====
Front-end code can often get very repetitive and hard to maintain. We'll expand upon last week's talk about backend code generation by introducing preprocessors - languages which compile into HTML, CSS, or JS. We've taken a look at PHP and ERB, but we'll also walk through languages that look nothing like HTML (HAML), and languages that compile into CSS (Less, Sass + Compass) and JS (CoffeeScript). These languages can make your life much easier as they help keep you from repeating yourself (DRY!). We'll also introduce Middleman, one of many workflow systems that makes using these languages easy.

To prepare for this class, consider installing [https://rvm.io/ RVM] with the --ruby=2.0 flag if you're using OS X or Linux, or Ruby via [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller] for Windows. You can then install [http://middlemanapp.com/ Middleman].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKoUPy7mxNc Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class20/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-04-21: back-end web development ====
This class is all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

I know we already have a [[Backend_web_dev_in_Ruby_on_Rails|Rails class here at Noisebridge]], but this one is tailored toward front-end developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We'll talk about PHP, then Express.js, then Rails.

During the recap period, we will set up your computers. But it's best to do this before arriving if possible. Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASY WAY =====
If you would like to follow along, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine.
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class19/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (1.88GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You should check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "front-end". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine.

On Linux, you'll need to follow these steps:
* Run:
** <code>sudo apt-get install nodejs</code>
** <code>sudo apt-get install npm</code>
* <code>wget --no-check-certificate https://raw.github.com/joshfng/railsready/master/railsready.sh && bash railsready.sh</code>
** When installing, choose RVM.
* https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP

On OS X 10.9:
* Install Node.JS: http://nodejs.org/
* To install Rails, run:
** <code>curl -O https://raw.github.com/joshfng/railsready/master/railsready.sh && bash railsready.sh</code>
*** When installing, choose RVM.
* For PHP, install MAMP: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html

On Windows or OS X 10.8 and below:
* http://nodejs.org/ - install Node.JS
* Use RailsInstaller: http://railsinstaller.org/
* And for PHP:
** Mac: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html
** Windows: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY =====
Install Node.JS, NPM, Apache, PHP, RVM, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMz7lvi9aWI Lecture video]'''<br>

==== Class for 2014-04-14: version control (Git) and the command line ====
This class is a general overview on version control and the command line. I've taught how to use an FTP client to upload files to the web, but the truth is that most developers don't do that anymore - rather, they 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.

There is no recap period for this class.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gyokfBklfI Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class18/shell-cheatsheet.txt Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-04-07: The mobile web ====
We'll take [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class17/blog.zip this blog] and turn it into a mobile-accessible website via the use of media queries. We'll also talk about the rest of the world of the mobile web: user agent strings (and why you shouldn't trust them), frameworks like jQuery Mobile and Sencha Touch (and why they're not perfect), and the future of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website and app development.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-jU1ALAayA Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class17/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-03-31: CSS3 ====
We've covered CSS3 before, but in the context of a mockup. We'll look further into CSS3 with a demonstration of what the new technologies are, how to make the most of them, and how to make sites using CSS3 look good in less capable browsers.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZx1h-9YYXA Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class16/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-03-24: HTML5 elements ====
We'll take an entertaining (in my opinion) look through [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class15/html.zip this page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5" elements, but that's just because they're relatively new.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjtkKkZEAbQ Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class15/html.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-03-17: Sign-up forms ====
We'll continue working on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class13/lecture.zip our site] and add a sign-up form, with validation, inside the modal. 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.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSHmOcayp24 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class14/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-03-10: Modals and menus ====
We'll go back to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class6/noiseco.zip "professional" site we put together a number of weeks ago] and add more functionality to it with some jQuery plugins. We'll first make a dialog box - or a "modal" - pop up when you click the sign up buttons. We'll do this by introducing [http://jqueryui.com/ jQuery UI] to make common user controls easier to create. We'll also compare our CSS-only menu with one made with the help of jQuery, explaining the differences between the two.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqqCLlciWtc Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class13/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-03-03: 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 extremely easy. We'll add AJAX functionality to [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class11/lecture.zip our app we've been building on]. We'll use this [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class12/tweet.php.zip 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=EmwfupfKztk Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class12/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-02-24: jQuery, cont'd ====
We'll continue learning about jQuery by focusing on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class10/lecture.zip the example we saw last class]. We'll add functionality to it that made it seem more like the real thing.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eikIkAlVNlM Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class11/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-02-10: 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 [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class10/assets.zip this sample web app].

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvNAepROnes Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class10/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-02-03: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We'll continue discussing JavaScript basics: arrays, objects, creating functions, and scopes.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHcmLkhMkhA Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class9/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-01-27: 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.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNqTmmhEj8k Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class8/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-01-20: HTTP & SFTP ====
We'll talk about file transfer: HTTP, which is the method of getting and sending information in the web browser, and SFTP, which is a method of securely uploading files to a web host.

We'll set up free web hosting accounts at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net NearlyFreeSpeech.NET], and upload to them using [http://filezilla-project.org the FileZilla client].

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8rpnf_BHxE Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class7/lecture.txt Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-01-13: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We'll take the knowledge we gained from looking at the CSS box model, floats, and positioning, and work off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

We didn't exactly finish, but I went ahead and put on the finishing touches. [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class6/noiseco The final product can be found here] (but where we left off can be found in the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class6/lecture.zip lecture materials]).

'''No video for this class. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMeTFrR1rtA Try last series's video.]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class6/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2014-01-06: Working from professional mockups ====
We'll take the knowledge we gained from looking at the CSS box model, floats, and positioning, and work off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

'''No video for this class. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y6MxRAPfLs Try last series's video.]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class5/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-12-09: CSS positioning ====
In the last few classes, we've focused on element measurements and floats. This time, we'll focus on positioning of elements: spacing them out from other elements using margins, and using absolute, relative, or fixed positioning to put the elements anywhere we want on the whole page.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q453KMiCC2s Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class4/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-12-02: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We'll learn about floats by taking a look at some examples, then take a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and create a site from it.

[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class3/answersheet.zip The site's final code (not finished in class) is here.]

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw_U7YZzbW0 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-11-18: 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.

'''No video for this class. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqQph1vry7A Try last series's video.]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class2/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-11-11: 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:
* Explaining "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Styling the page with basic CSS
* Explaining the role of front-end web development as a job and career

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

P.S. This might be the last series I teach for a while. I might take a longer break after the end of the series (in about 6 months). We'll see. But if you've been meaning to attend, this is your chance!

'''No video for this class. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmDCjhCuNtU Try last series's video.]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series5/class1/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

=== Series 4 ===
==== Class for 2013-10-28: Backbone.js ====
We learned about the basics of [http://backbonejs.org/ Backbone.js], one of the simplest Model-Collection-View libraries available for the front-end. Libraries such as these make it easier to manage data-rich views by keeping everything in sync with each other, and with data in the back-end.

To prepare for this class:
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class23/html.zip Download this zip file with an HTML file in it].
* Install [https://rvm.io/ RVM] if you're using OS X or Linux, or Ruby 1.9.3-p448 via [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller] for Windows
* Install [http://git-scm.com/ Git]. Those on Windows should install [http://msysgit.github.com/ Git for Windows] instead (all default options are fine).
* Install [http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/ MySQL Community Server]. For OS X, get the DMG version. For Linux, consider installing it from your app manager of choice.
* Go to https://github.com/jeffreyatw/jeffreyandanna and fork the repository (button in the upper right).
* Clone your own repository: <code>git clone <nowiki>https://github.com/&lt;your username&gt;/jeffreyandanna.git</nowiki></code>
* On OS X, you might need to install Command Line Tools: <code>xcode-select --install</code>
* On Linux, install GCC.
* <code>cd</code> into the new <code>jeffreyandanna</code> directory and run <code>gem install bundler; bundle install; rake db:migrate</code>

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpLco4rDkC0 Lecture video (part 1)]'''<br>
'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUcyLBymWIw Lecture video (part 2)]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class23/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-10-21: Preprocessors ====
Frontend code can often get very repetitive and hard to maintain. We expanded upon last week's talk about the "view" layer by introducing preprocessors - languages which compile into HTML, CSS, or JS. We've taken a look at PHP and ERB, but we also walked through languages that look nothing like HTML (HAML), and languages that compile into CSS (Less, Sass + Compass) and JS (CoffeeScript). These languages can make your life much easier as they help keep you from repeating yourself (DRY!). We also introduced Middleman, one of many workflow systems that makes using these languages easy.

To prepare for this class, consider installing [https://rvm.io/ RVM] with the --ruby=2.0 flag if you're using OS X or Linux, or Ruby via [http://rubyinstaller.org/ RubyInstaller] for Windows. If you really want a head start, you can then install [http://middlemanapp.com/ Middleman].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snVPNYWmYZE Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class22/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-10-14: Backend web development ====
This class was all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

I know we already have a [[Backend_web_dev_in_Ruby_on_Rails|backend class here at Noisebridge]], but this one was tailored toward frontend developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We spent the first half talking about PHP, then moved onto a Rails, a more complex example.

Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASY WAY: =====
If you would like to follow along, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine:
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class21/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (1.84GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You should check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "frontend". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY: =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine.

On Linux, you'll need to follow these steps:
* https://github.com/joshfng/railsready
** When installing, choose RVM.
** Also run <code>sudo apt-get install nodejs</code>
* https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP

On Windows or Mac OS X:

* Start with RailsInstaller: http://railsinstaller.org/
* And for PHP:
** Mac: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html
** Windows: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY: =====
Install Apache, PHP, RVM, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

'''No video for this class. :('''

==== Class for 2013-10-07: Version control (Git) and the command line ====
This class was a general overview on version control and the command line. I've taught how to use an FTP client to upload files to the web, but the truth is that most developers don't do that anymore - rather, they 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 wasn't about web development per se - it was just an important introduction to using the command line to work with Git, one of the most popular version control systems. Everyone created their own fork of a repository and checked in their work.

We signed up for a free account at [https://github.com/ GitHub] and installed [http://git-scm.com/ Git]. Those on Windows installed [http://msysgit.github.com/ Git for Windows] (all default options are fine).

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYh4o3R_Hak Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[https://github.com/jeffreyatw/shakespeare The repository we worked on]'''

==== Class for 2013-09-30: Old vs. new: progressive enhancement and browser testing ====
We talked about progressive enhancement - a practice where websites are created in a layered way that makes them accessible and cross-browser friendly. We looked at [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class19/sites.zip two versions of an example site] and demonstrated how one is outdated, and the other adheres to progressive enhancement principles. We've touched on these concepts throughout the whole class, but in this class we focused on why they're important, and what could happen if you DON'T adhere to them.

This segued into a talk about browser testing - how to do it and what to look out for. We suggested using [http://modern.ie modern.IE] for virtualization tools.

We also mentioned [http://modernizr.com Modernizr], [http://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/ Normalize.css], and [http://html5boilerplate.com/ HTML5 Boilerplate].

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p208hZ5Mg8M Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class19/sites.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-09-23: The mobile web ====
We took [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class17/blog.zip this blog] and turned it into a mobile-accessible website via the use of media queries. We also talked about the rest of the world of the mobile web: user agent strings, frameworks like jQuery Mobile and Sencha Touch, and the future of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website and app development.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p208hZ5Mg8M Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class18/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-09-16: CSS3 ====
We'd covered CSS3 before, but in the context of a mockup. We looked further into CSS3 with a demonstration of what the new technologies are, how to make the most of them, and how to make sites using them look good in less capable browsers.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv-bHgEPSVw Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class17/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-09-09: HTML5 elements ====
We took an entertaining (in my opinion) look through [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class16/html.zip this page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5" elements, but that's just because they're relatively new.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-ZaoiEt2Qw Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class16/html.zip Lecture materials]'''

<!--==== Class for 2013-08-26: ClassName Swap, Language Review, RTFM, by Garrett Smith ====

===== Lesson: CSS ClassName Swap =====
By changing an element's <code>className</code> multiple styles can be changed at one time. 

Using the descendant selector, and changing the <code>className</code> of an ancestor element, multiple elements can be updated simultaneously, with a modicum of highly efficient code.

For Styles, replace a loop that applies styles to descendants by adding a class token to the nearest common ancestor ([http://jibbering.com/faq/notes/code-guidelines/descendant-sel.html example], [http://jibbering.com/faq/notes/code-guidelines/#design explanation]).

====== Calculating Selector's Specificity ([http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/cascade.html#specificity CSS 2.1]). ======
The classname swap example leverages the fact that class selectors (e.g. <code>.foo</code>) have higher specificity than element selectors (e.g. <code>tr</code>).

CSS Selector specificity is determined four numbers, a-b-c-d, in a number system with a large base.
<blockquote cite="http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/cascade.html#specificity">
    count 1 if the declaration is from is a 'style' attribute rather than a rule with a selector, 0 otherwise (= a) (In HTML, values of an element's "style" attribute are style sheet rules. These rules have no selectors, so a=1, b=0, c=0, and d=0.)
    count the number of ID attributes in the selector (= b)
    count the number of other attributes and pseudo-classes in the selector (= c)
    count the number of element names and pseudo-elements in the selector (= d) 
</blockquote>

===== RTFM =====
Unschooling and autodidacticism; an Intro to [http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/R/RTFM.html RTFM], RTFFAQ, and SFTW.

Understanding defines the difference between the followers, who resort to mystical incantations or convoluted DOM libraries to do the work for them, and those who can implement project requirements, as specified, with [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CDMQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F13702091&ei=XN8eUtSTDuaaiQfo0oGwAw&usg=AFQjCNGkkzJmJXyBpBXpyVaHkpmsN1IUcQ&sig2=Ws2-2YmQJkgYwKCd7Bfx-Q&bvm=bv.51495398,d.aGc clean code (Vimeo)]. And not downloading free scripts off dynamic drive or [ jQuery], copying, or programming by observation.

When misunderstandings or debates arise, and that happens fairly often, it is important how to find the answer using STFW and RTFM,
and when that fails, how (and where ([https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/comp.infosystems.www.authoring.html CIWAS], [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/jsmentors JSMentors], [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/comp.lang.javascript c.l.js], [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/comp.infosystems.www.authoring.html ciwah]) to ask a [http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html smart question].

===== JavaScript Review =====
====== Functions ======
* [http://kangax.github.io/nfe/ FunctionExpression vs FunctionDeclaration], [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/comp.lang.javascript/tjVn1NjGDN8/QgOuxtAymqoJ MemberExpression], [http://www.ecma-international.org/ecma-262/5.1/#sec-11.2.1 PropertyAccessor] and [http://jibbering.com/faq/notes/square-brackets/ Square Brackets].

====== Specifications ======
* [http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/Ecma-262-arch.htm ECMAScript 1.3] and [http://www.ecma-international.org/ecma-262/5.1/ ECMAScript 5.1] 
Other versions of ECMAScript, including E4X and Compact, are out of scope for this class.

====== FAQ ======
[http://jibbering.com/faq/ FAQ], also hosted on [http://www.fortybelow.ca/hosted/comp-lang-javascript/faq/ Matt's site].
-->
==== Class for 2013-08-12: More useful jQuery plugins ====
Our final jQuery-focused class touched on a number of other common plugins that are found in the wild. We took a closer look at Bootstrap and jQuery UI, and looked at plugins that make your page look super snazzy:
* [http://jqueryui.com/demos/datepicker/ Datepicker (jQuery UI)] - fancy datepickers appearing near your input fields
* [http://jqueryui.com/demos/accordion/ Accordion (jQuery UI)] - collapse and unfold lists of elements
* [http://getbootstrap.com/javascript/#scrollspy Scrollspy (Bootstrap)] - change navs to highlight where you are scrolled on a page
* [http://jquery.malsup.com/cycle2/ Cycle] - make easy slideshows
* [http://harvesthq.github.io/chosen/ Chosen] - style dropdowns

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRs9HOD0aMo Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class15/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-08-05: Sign-up forms ====
We continued working on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class13/lecture.zip our site] and added a sign-up form, with validation, inside the modal. We used the [http://jqueryvalidation.org/ jQuery Validation plugin]. Validation is a very common request from clients and it comes in handy to know all the tips and tricks of forms and validation, and what new HTML5 elements can provide.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGJPBfWJWRc Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class14/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-07-29: Modals and menus ====
We went back to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class6/noiseco.zip "professional" site we'd put together a number of weeks ago] and added more functionality to it with some jQuery plugins. We first made a dialog box - or a "modal" - pop up when you click the sign up buttons. We did this by introducing [http://jqueryui.com/ jQuery UI] to make common user controls easier to create. We also added some dropdown functionality to our menus using pure CSS, but explained that jQuery UI can help out with the subtle nuances of menus.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge2ZECyRRf8 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class13/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-07-22: AJAX ====
We talked about Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, a technology that allows us to talk to a server without leaving the page. jQuery makes this extremely easy. We added AJAX functionality to [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class11/lecture.zip our app we've been building on]. We used this [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class12/tweet.php.zip PHP file] to test it out.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi1arhXXQsw Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class12/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-07-15: jQuery, cont'd ====
We continued learning about jQuery by focusing on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class10/lecture.zip the example we saw last week]. We added functionality to it that made it seem more like the real thing.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Bublxub3w Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class11/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-07-08: jQuery ====
We introduced 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 added some scripting to [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class10/assets.zip this sample web app].

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP3MgfcStxg Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class10/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-07-01: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We continued discussing JavaScript basics: arrays, objects, creating functions, and scopes.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Q5DhW8jpA Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class9/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-06-24: JavaScript ====
We talked about JavaScript: making web pages interactive through client-side code. We used 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=pfd78FpYPuI Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class8/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-06-17: HTTP & SFTP ====
We talked about file transfer: HTTP, which is the method of getting and sending information in the web browser, and SFTP, which is a method of securely uploading files to a web host.

We set up free web hosting accounts at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net NearlyFreeSpeech.NET], and uploaded to them using [http://filezilla-project.org the FileZilla client].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJxBeNzbvQ Lecture video]'''

==== Class for 2013-06-03: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We continued putting our professional-looking site together from [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class5/lecture.zip where we left off]. We focused on some fancy CSS3 techniques, and we saw how to make an interactive dropdown menu with no JavaScript.

We didn't exactly finish, but I went ahead and put on the finishing touches. [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class6/noiseco The final product can be found here] (but where we left off can be found in the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class6/lecture.zip lecture materials]).

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMeTFrR1rtA Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class6/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-05-20: Working from professional mockups ====
We took the knowledge we gained from looking at the CSS box model, floats, and positioning, and worked off of something given to us by a designer (me).

We worked off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y6MxRAPfLs Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class5/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-05-13: CSS positioning ====
In the last few classes, we focused on element measurements and floats. This time, we focused on positioning of elements: spacing them out from other elements using margins, and using absolute, relative, or fixed positioning to put the elements anywhere we want on the whole page.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxROKEWIjB8 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class4/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-05-06: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We learned about floats by taking a look at some examples, then took a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and created a site from it.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j6oA4sS99U Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-04-22: CSS selectors and the box model ====
CSS selectors are probably the most complex part of the CSS language, so we looked at them further in-depth. We also talked about the box model, the display concept that makes words and containers on the web look like they do.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqQph1vry7A Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class2/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-04-15: the basics ====
We covered the very basics:
* Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend"
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Styling the page with basic CSS
* Explaining the role of frontend web development as a job and career

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmDCjhCuNtU Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class1/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

=== Series 3 ===
==== Class for 2013-04-01: Preprocessors ====
This class expanded upon the topic of backend web apps by talking about preprocessor languages - languages which compile into HTML, CSS, or JS. We'd taken a look at PHP and ERB, but we also walked through languages that look nothing like HTML (HAML), and languages that compile into CSS (Less, Sass + Compass) and JS (CoffeeScript). These languages can make your life much easier as they help keep you from repeating yourself (DRY!).

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVjD2JEoMPo Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class21/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-03-25: Backend web development ====
This class was all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend!

I know we already have a [[Backend_web_dev_in_Ruby_on_Rails|backend class here at Noisebridge]], but this one was tailored toward frontend developers wanting to get a taste of how things come together. We spent the first half talking about PHP, then moved onto a Rails, a more complex example.

Here are the steps used for class preparation:

----

===== THE EASY WAY: =====
If you would like to follow along and are on Windows or OS X, the easiest option is to run a virtual machine:
* Install [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox AND the Extension Pack]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class20/Ubuntu.ova Download this preconfigured Ubuntu virtual machine (1.82GB)]
* Double-click the .ova file. You might want to check the "reinitialize the MAC address" step.
* Start the machine after installation and you're all set!
* System username and password are both "frontend". Feel free to change them if that's uncomfortable.

===== THE HARDER WAY: =====
If you don't want to use a virtual machine. I haven't tried these myself, so I can't profess as to how easy or hard it is.

On Linux, you'll need to follow these steps:
* http://ryanbigg.com/2010/12/ubuntu-ruby-rvm-rails-and-you/
* https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP

On Windows or Mac OS X:

* Start with RailsInstaller: http://railsinstaller.org/
* And for PHP:
** Mac: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.html
** Windows: http://www.wampserver.com/en/

===== THE HARDEST WAY: =====
Install Apache, PHP, RVM, Ruby, and Rails individually. Good luck!

----

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR7O8r8vU-c Lecture video]'''

==== Class for 2013-03-18: Version control (Git) and the command line ====
This class was a general overview on version control and the command line. I'd taught how to use an FTP client to upload files to the web, but the truth is that most developers don't do that anymore - rather, they 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 wasn't about web development per se - it was just an important introduction to using the command line to work with Git, one of the most popular version control systems. Everyone created their own repository and checked in their work.

We signed up for a free account at [https://github.com/ GitHub] and installed [http://git-scm.com/ Git]. Those on Windows installed [http://msysgit.github.com/ Git for Windows] (all default options are fine).

'''No video for this class :('''<br>
'''[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/frontend_example The repository we created]'''

==== Class for 2013-03-11: Old vs. new: progressive enhancement and browser testing ====
We talked about progressive enhancement - a practice where websites are created in a layered way that makes them accessible and cross-browser friendly. We looked at [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class19/sites.zip two versions of an example site] and demonstrated how one is outdated, and the other adheres to progressive enhancement principles. We've touched on these concepts throughout the whole class, but in this class we focused on why they're important, and what could happen if you DON'T adhere to them.

This segued nicely into a talk about browser testing - how to do it and what to look out for.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vtsFku4ang Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class19/sites.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-03-04: CSS3 ====
We've covered CSS3 before, but in the context of a mockup. We went further into CSS3 with a demonstration of what the new technologies are, how to make the most of them, and how to make sites using them look good in less capable browsers.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP1nxrI_3WU Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class18/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-02-25: Mobile websites ====
We took [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class17/blog.zip this blog] and turned it into a mobile-accessible website via the use of media queries. We also talked about the rest of the world of the mobile web: user agent strings, frameworks like jQuery Mobile and Sencha Touch, and the future of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website and app development.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjEJrNgrJVw Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class17/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-02-11: HTML5 elements ====
We took an entertaining (in my opinion) look through [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class16/html.zip this page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5", but that's just because they're new.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or9Y1facTtc Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class16/html.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-02-04: More useful jQuery plugins ====
Our final jQuery-focused class touched on a number of other common plugins that are found in the wild. We took a closer look at Bootstrap and jQuery UI, and looked at plugins that make your page look super snazzy:
* [http://jqueryui.com/demos/datepicker/ Datepicker (jQuery UI)] - fancy datepickers appearing near your input fields
* [http://jqueryui.com/demos/accordion/ Accordion (jQuery UI)] - collapse and unfold lists of elements
* [http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/javascript.html#scrollspy Scrollspy (Bootstrap)] - change navs to highlight where you are scrolled on a page
* [http://jquery.malsup.com/cycle/ Cycle] - make easy slideshows
* [http://harvesthq.github.com/chosen/ Chosen] - style dropdowns

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35CJx9lkGyE Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class15/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-01-28: Sign-up forms ====
We continued working on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class13/lecture.zip our site] and added a sign-up form, with validation, inside the modal. We used the [http://bassistance.de/jquery-plugins/jquery-plugin-validation/ jQuery Validation plugin]. This is a very common request from clients and it comes in handy to know all the tips and tricks of forms and validation, and what new HTML5 elements can provide.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tv6uPMmQNY Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class14/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-01-14: Menus and modals ====
We went back to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class13/noiseco.zip "professional" site we'd put together a number of weeks ago] and added more functionality to it with some jQuery plugins. We first made a dialog box - or a "modal" - pop up when you click the sign up buttons. We did this by introducing [http://jqueryui.com/ jQuery UI] to make common web development tasks easier. We also add some dropdown functionality to our menus using pure CSS, but this can be done using jQuery UI or [http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/ Bootstrap] as well.

'''No video for this class. :('''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class13/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2013-01-07: AJAX ====
We talked about Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, a technology that allows us to talk to a server without leaving the page. jQuery makes this extremely easy. We added AJAX functionality to [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class10/lecture.zip our app we've been building on]. We used this [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class9/tweet.php.zip PHP file] to test it out.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS-uoDnslh8 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class12/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-12-17: File transfer ====
We talked about file transfer - not only uploading files using FTP, but using the web browser to get and send information via forms and other methods (an overall talk about HTTP GET/POST).

We downloaded and installed [http://filezilla-project.org FileZilla] and signed up for a [https://nearlyfreespeech.net NearlyFreeSpeech.NET] hosting account.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohL0FRC9us8 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class11/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-12-10: jQuery, cont'd ====
We continued learning about jQuery by focusing on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/answer%20sheet.zip the example we saw last week]. We're added functionality to it that made it seem more like the real thing.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMKdZ0IlD48 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class10/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-12-03: jQuery ====
We introduced jQuery, a JavaScript library that makes web programming a whole lot easier.

'''No video for this class. :('''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class9/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-11-26: JavaScript, cont'd ====
We continued discussed JavaScript basics: arrays, iterators, loops, creating functions, and the debugger.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_4Z33l0lnY Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class8/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-11-12: JavaScript ====
We talked about JavaScript: making webpages interactive through client-side code. We used the console, which is part of the browser's developer tools, to demonstrate the basics of the language.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6_pd25-Ps Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class7/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-11-05: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ====
We continued putting our professional-looking site together from [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class5/lecture.zip where we left off].

As a reminder, here is the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version]. [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class11/index.html Here is the code that the mockup was based off of] - a good way to check your work. It might differ slightly from what we did in class.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvC4ZLFpbtE Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class6/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-10-22: Working from professional mockups ====
We worked off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and its [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version] to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Image assets can be found here].

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to3-VjUPU64 Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class5/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-10-15: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We learned about floats by taking a look at some examples, then took a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and created a site from it.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJeN9P8x1VE Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class4/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-10-08: CSS positioning ====
We focused on positioning of elements: spacing them out from other elements using margins, positioning them absolutely on the page, positioning them relatively, fixed and more.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTL_YDz3zmo Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-10-01: CSS selectors and the box model ====
CSS selectors are probably the most complex part of the CSS language, so we looked at them further in-depth. We also talked about the box model, the display concept that makes words and containers on the web look like they do.

'''No video for this class. :('''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class2/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-09-24: the basics ====
We covered the very basics:
* Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend"
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Styling the page with basic CSS
* Explaining the role of frontend web development as a job and career

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r87aEOpelzQ Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series3/class1/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

=== Series 2 ===
==== Class for 2012-09-10: Preprocessors ====
This class expanded upon the topic of web frameworks by talking about preprocessor languages - languages which compile into HTML, CSS, or JS. We'd taken a look at PHP and ERB, but we also walked through languages that look nothing like HTML (HAML), and languages that compile into CSS (Less, Sass + Compass) and JS (CoffeeScript). These languages can make your life much easier as they help keep you from repeating yourself (DRY!).

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idizayqUsng Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class20/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-08-27: Backend web development ====
This class was all about the seedy underbelly of web development: the backend! We talked 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 might have alleviated a small portion of your fears!

To prepare for this class, you could either set up a PHP-powered web server on your laptop ([http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/58247/how-do-i-enable-php-on-mountain-lion-os-x-10-8 Mac instructions]), or get an account at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net/ NearlyFreeSpeech.NET].

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U45cUjt1abM Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class19/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-08-20: Progressive enhancement ====
We talked about progressive enhancement - a practice where websites are created in a layered way that makes them accessible and cross-browser friendly. We looked at [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class18/lecture.zip an example site] and demonstrated how it adheres to these principles. We've touched on these concepts throughout the whole class, but in this class we focused on why they're important, and what could happen if you DON'T adhere to them.

As part of the class, we used a Chrome extension called ChromeVox, which is a free screen reader for the web. We also used virtual machines to run older versions of Internet Explorer on my Mac.

'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgpUQmDb69U Lecture video]'''

==== Class for 2012-08-13: CSS3 and CSS4 ====
We've covered CSS3 before, but in the context of a mockup. We went further into CSS3 and CSS4 with a demonstration of what the new technologies are, how to make the most of them, and how to make sites using them look good in less capable browsers.

'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oocNUFICq4M Lecture video]'''<br>
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class17/lecture.zip Lecture materials]'''

==== Class for 2012-08-06: Mobile websites ====
We worked on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class14/blog.zip this blog] and turn it into a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class16/lecture.zip mobile-accessible website]. We also talked about user agent strings, frameworks like jQuery Mobile and Sencha Touch, and the future of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website development.

==== Class for 2012-07-30: HTML5 elements ====
We took a look through [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class13/html5_elements.zip this page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5", but that's just because they're new.

==== Class for 2012-07-23: Other jQuery plugins ====
Our final jQuery-focused class touched on a number of other common plugins that are found in the wild:
* [http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/javascript.html#tooltips Tooltip/Popover (Bootstrap)] - mouse over elements to create tooltips
* [http://jqueryui.com/demos/datepicker/ Datepicker (jQuery UI)] - fancy datepickers appearing near your input fields
* [http://jqueryui.com/demos/accordion/ Accordion (jQuery UI)] - collapse and unfold lists of elements
* [http://digitalbush.com/projects/masked-input-plugin/ Masked input] - provide visual guidance for field entry
* [http://flesler.blogspot.com/2007/10/jqueryscrollto.html ScrollTo] - smoothly scroll to a location on the page
* [http://jquery.malsup.com/cycle/ Cycle] - make easy slideshows
* [http://harvesthq.github.com/chosen/ Chosen] - style dropdowns
We created [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class14/lecture.zip this page that uses all of the plugins].

==== Class for 2012-07-16: Sign-up forms ====
We continued working on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class12/lecture.zip our site], and added a sign-up form, with validation, inside the modal. We used the [http://bassistance.de/jquery-plugins/jquery-plugin-validation/ jQuery Validation plugin]. This is a very common request from clients and it comes in handy to know all the tips and tricks of forms and validation, and what new HTML5 elements can provide.

==== Class for 2012-07-09: Modals and menus using Twitter Bootstrap ====
We went back to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class10/answersheet.zip "professional" site we'd put together a number of weeks ago] and added more functionality to it with some JavaScript. We first made a dialog box - or a "modal" - pop up when you click the sign up buttons. We did this by introducing [http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/ Bootstrap, a suite of code developed by Twitter] to make common web development tasks easier. We also add some dropdown functionality to our menus using pure CSS, but this can be done using Bootstrap as well.

This class was not an exhaustive look at Bootstrap - there is a lot to cover. Look for a more comprehensive talk on Bootstrap later down the line.

==== Class for 2012-07-02: Guest speaker - HTML5 ====
John Freddy Vega of [http://www.cristalab.com/ Cristalab] and [http://mejorando.la/ Mejorando.la] delivered a presentation on the basics of HTML5, CSS3, and new JavaScript developments. It's a great talk for those starting out on new web technologies, or just wondering what the big difference is from HTML 4.01 and below.

==== Class for 2012-06-25: AJAX ====
We talked about Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, a technology that allows us to talk to a server without leaving the page. jQuery makes this extremely easy. We [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class11/lecture.zip added AJAX functionality] to our app we've been building on and uploaded a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class9/tweet.php.zip PHP file] to a web host to test it out.

==== Class for 2012-06-18: jQuery, cont'd ====
We built upon the existing [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/answer%20sheet.zip Noisetwitter] app, using jQuery functions to add the UI for retweeting, favoriting, and replying, and [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class10/lecture.zip here was our result].

==== Class for 2012-06-11: jQuery ====
We included jQuery into a file and took a look at some of the functions that are available to us, as well as attempting to explain how an object can call a function with itself as the scope (this). We used the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/answer%20sheet.zip Noisetwitter] client as an example of simple but powerful things you can do with jQuery.

==== Class for 2012-06-04: JavaScript ====
We talked about JavaScript: making webpages interactive through client-side code. We used the console to demonstrate the basics of the language, and we [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class8/lecture.zip created a file and include it on an existing HTML page, downloadable here].

==== Class for 2012-05-21: File transfer ====
We talked about file transfer - not only uploading files using FTP, but using the web browser to get and send information via forms and other methods (an overall talk about HTTP GET/POST).

We downloaded and installed [http://filezilla-project.org FileZilla] and signed up for a [https://nearlyfreespeech.net NearlyFreeSpeech.NET] hosting account - some had to use my personal hosting due to timing reasons.

==== Class for 2012-05-14: Working from mockups (CSS3 edition) ====
We worked on last week's site, talking about inline versus block, and applied CSS3 features such as shadows, rounded corners, gradients, and semi-transparency. We didn't have time to talk about CSS3 more in-depth, so we'll have another class on it in the future.

==== Class for 2012-05-07: Working from mockups ====
We worked off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup.png this mockup] and the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/mockup_annotations.png annotated version]. [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/assets.zip Assets were found here].

We took all of this and turned it into [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class5/lecture.zip this work-in-progress site]. We'll be completing it next week.

==== Class for 2012-04-30: CSS floats ====
Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned to the left or right. We learned about floats by taking a look at some [http://nytimes.com examples (inspect the page)]. We then took a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png mockup] and [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/answersheet.zip created a site] from it.

==== Class for 2012-04-23: CSS positioning ====
We focused on positioning of elements: spacing them out from other elements using margins, positioning them absolutely on the page, positioning them relatively, fixed and more. [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials can be downloaded here.]

==== Class for 2012-04-16: CSS selectors and the box model ====
We expanded on last week's site to make [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class2/lecture.zip this site], which added complex selectors and margin rules.

==== Class for 2012-04-09: the basics ====
We created [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class1/lecture.zip this simple site] to demonstrate HTML and CSS basics.

=== Series 1 ===

==== Class for 2012-03-26 ====
Download the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class18/class18.zip site we walked through]. It's a responsive site with slight jQuery magic and a bunch of semantic HTML and CSS trickery. A good rollup of all the stuff we've learned in the class.

==== Class for 2012-03-12 ====
Verbatim notes for my personal use:

What to do:
* Always start with HTML
* Add presentation and behavior next
* Assume nothing about your audience
* Be as semantic as possible
* Use [http://www.html5please.com www.html5please.com]

What not to do:
* Use inline style tags
* Implement security on the frontend
* Expect links to work only with JS - modals, AJAX, etc.
* Tell users to upgrade
* Start with a rich site and then work backward

Benefits:
* Starting with the basics makes cross-browser testing easier
* Makes your site more modular - can switch stylesheets or remove behavior on-the-fly
* Makes development in teams easier

Drawbacks:
* App- or game-like sites might be hard to support
* Supporting all browsers off-the-bat might slow down productivity
* Can't use cool new CSS3/HTML5 stuff in production yet

Schedule:
* Create a simple site with an HTML5 sectioning elements
* Add CSS
* Add JS
* Show site without CSS and JS added on
* Show site in IE6
* Install ChromeVox and read through site
* Explain browser "hacks"
* Explain JS feature testing (modernizr)
* Show what not to do
* Show [http://html5boilerplate.com/ HTML5 Boilerplate]

==== Class for 2012-03-05 ====
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class15/examples.zip Download the CSS3 examples I created in-class.]

Other great resources:
* [http://simurai.com/tagged/lab Simurai's lab]
* [http://css3please.com/ CSS3 Please!]
* [http://caniuse.com/ When can I use...]
* [http://jeffreyatw.com/portfolio Jeffrey's portfolio - see Menorah and Draggy under HTML5 Toys]

==== Class for 2012-02-27 ====
We worked on [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class14/blog.zip this blog] and turned it into a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class14/answersheet.zip mobile-accessible website]. We also talked about user agent strings, frameworks like jQuery Mobile and Sencha Touch, and talked about the future of HTML5/CSS3 in mobile website development.

==== Class for 2012-02-20 ====
We took a look at a [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class13/html5_elements.zip page containing every currently valid HTML element]. Many of them are considered "HTML5", but that's just because they're new.

==== Class for 2012-02-13 ====
We added to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class11/answersheet.zip site from last class] and [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class12/answersheet.zip added a sign-up form with validation to it].

==== Class for 2012-02-06 ====
We added to the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class10/answersheet.zip site from last class] and [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class11/answersheet.zip added modals/submenus to it].

==== Class for 2012-01-30 ====
We worked off of [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class10/mockup.png this mockup] and the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class10/mockup_annotations.png annotated version]. [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class10/assets.zip Assets were found here].

We took all of this and turned it into [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class10/answersheet.zip this site].

==== Class for 2012-01-23 ====
I made accounts on my web hosting, but I suggested students get web hosting space at [https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net/ NearlyFreeSpeech.Net], which will set you up with a pay-as-you-go site. It's free until you start getting a significant amount of traffic.

Here is the [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class8/jQuery.zip source for the previous class's Twitter client], and [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class9/tweet.php.zip a PHP file to respond to AJAX requests].

==== Class for 2012-01-16 ====
[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class8/jQuery.zip Highly-commented source for the slideshow and Twitter client we worked on.]

==== Class for 2011-12-19 ====
We modified [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/noisetwitter.zip this document] to become an interactive web application: [http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/class5/answer%20sheet.zip download the full web application here].

==== Class for 2011-12-12 ====
Consider downloading [http://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] for a head start.

Here's a simpler mockup we used for the 7:30 recap:
[[File:Frontend_Web_Mockup_2.png|thumb|none]]

==== Class for 2011-12-05 ====
We turned a mockup into HTML and CSS. This is the mockup we used:
[[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.

[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/Frontend%20Mockup%20class%20December%202011.zip Here is the "answer sheet" for the above mockup.]

==== Class for 2011-11-22 ====
Two articles worth reading for a thorough understanding of CSS positioning:
* http://www.alistapart.com/articles/css-positioning-101/
* http://www.alistapart.com/articles/css-floats-101/