Code Camp
Free Code Camp is an amazing resource for learning to build software projects. There are interactive lessons, projects, and an online chat group where you can get immediate help!
1. Register
The first step to getting started on Free Code Camp is to register via GitHub.
IMPORTANT : MAKE SURE YOU LOGIN USING GITHUB, OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CHANGES!
The Map
Free Code Camp lists all their steps on their map page:
http://www.freecodecamp.com/map
2. Required Sections
For Operation Spark's Prep program, you must complete only sections 6 and 7 of Free Code Camp, listed on the MAP:
- (5 hours) Basic JavaScript
- (2 hours) Object Oriented and Functional Programming
3. Rock Star
You are not required to complete this Rock Star section. Still, if you've come this far, why stop learning now?
Many Operation Spark students completed sections 1 through 7 of Free Code Camp. Some completed the whole program! They found these exercises helpful.
If you're serious about learning, you'll have no problem completing sections 1 through 7. Take the time over a semester to rock it out. Continuing to hack away by building something is the best way to learn!
Here's the breakdown:
- (10 minutes) Get Started with Free Code Camp
- (5 hours) HTML5 and CSS
- (5 hours) Responsive Design with Bootstrap
- (20 minutes) Gear Up for Success
- (3 hours) jQuery
- (5 hours) Basic JavaScript
- (2 hours) Object Oriented and Functional Programming
Total coding and instructional time: 20 hours and 30 minutes.