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Notes from previous [[Front-end Web Development]] classes.
Notes from previous [[Front-end Web Development]] classes.


==== Class for 2015-11-23: Modern CSS ====
==== Class for 2016-07-18: CSS selectors and the box model ====
We'll talk about a number of topics concerning modern CSS development: CSS3, browser support, responsive design (for mobile devices), and flexbox layout.
CSS selectors are probably the most complex part of the CSS language, so we'll look at them further in-depth. We'll also talk about the box model, the display concept that makes words and containers on the web look like they do. All of this will be made easy with browser developer tools, which we'll learn how to use.


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=_ZvaR6n-3ao Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series10/class2 Lecture materials]


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv4ucT3F2g0 Lecture video]<br>
==== Class for 2016-07-11: the basics ====
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class17 Lecture materials]
<strong style="color:green">THIS is the class to attend if you are a complete beginner!</strong> We are starting the curriculum of this class from square one. We'll cover the very basics:
 
==== 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 2015-04-13: 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 2015-09-14: 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 "front-end" vs. "back-end"
* Explaining web apps vs. web sites
* Explaining web apps vs. web sites
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Discussing tools of the trade
* Explaining the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Describing the separation between structure, presentation, and behavior
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Writing a basic HTML page
* Styling the page with basic CSS
* Styling the page with basic CSS
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No recap session for this class. Please show up before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!
No recap session for this class. Please show up before 8pm, as physical space is limited. Bring a laptop!


[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBid8Pg4SWc Lecture video]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVtoau13GU8 Lecture video]<br>
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series8/class1 Lecture materials]
[https://github.com/JeffreyATW/fwd/tree/master/series10/class1 Lecture materials]


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Notes from previous Front-end Web Development classes.

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

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

Lecture video
Lecture materials

Class for 2016-07-11: the basics

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

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

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

Lecture video
Lecture materials


Class notes from previous series