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Notes from previous [[Frontend Web Development]] classes. | Notes from previous [[Frontend Web Development]] classes. | ||
==== Class for 2013- | ==== Class for 2013-06-17: HTTP & SFTP ==== | ||
We | 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]. | |||
We | |||
'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJxBeNzbvQ Lecture video]''' | ||
==== Class for 2013- | ==== Class for 2013-06-03: Working from professional mockups, cont'd ==== | ||
We | 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= | '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y6MxRAPfLs Lecture video]'''<br> | ||
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/ | '''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class5/lecture.zip Lecture materials]''' | ||
==== Class for | ==== 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/ | '''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class4/lecture.zip Lecture materials]''' | ||
==== Class for | ==== 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. | 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= | '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j6oA4sS99U Lecture video]'''<br> | ||
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/ | '''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class3/lecture.zip Lecture materials]''' | ||
==== Class for | ==== 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. | 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/ | '''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class2/lecture.zip Lecture materials]''' | ||
==== Class for | ==== Class for 2013-04-15: the basics ==== | ||
We covered the very basics: | We covered the very basics: | ||
* Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend" | * Explaining "frontend" vs. "backend" | ||
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* Explaining the role of frontend web development as a job and career | * Explaining the role of frontend web development as a job and career | ||
'''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmDCjhCuNtU Lecture video]'''<br> | ||
'''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/ | '''[http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series4/class1/lecture.zip Lecture materials]''' | ||
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[[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes/Archive|Notes archive]] | [[Frontend_Web_Development/Notes/Archive|Notes archive]] | ||
Revision as of 08:01, 20 June 2013
Notes from previous Frontend Web Development classes.
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 NearlyFreeSpeech.NET, and uploaded to them using the FileZilla client.
Class for 2013-06-03: Working from professional mockups, cont'd
We continued putting our professional-looking site together from 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. The final product can be found here (but where we left off can be found in the lecture materials).
Lecture video
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 this mockup and its annotated version to make a site that could pass as a professional design (but don't take my word for it). Image assets can be found here.
Lecture video
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.
Lecture video
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 mockup and created a site from it.
Lecture video
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.
Lecture video
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
Lecture video
Lecture materials