Introduction to Web Development
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(FREE) Introduction to Web Development

Brian Holt
Brian Holt
Microsoft
May 15 to 16, 2018 - 9:30am to 5:30pm Central Daylight Time

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Introduction to Web Development

Some Key Takeaways!

By coding along with us in the Workshop, you'll:

  • You will gain clarity on how websites work and how they’re loading from the magical Internet.
  • You will understand the tools you need to begin writing code.
  • You will get experience writing HTML, the primary language for putting content on a page.
  • You will write CSS, a language designed to make your websites look tidy and aesthetically pleasing.
  • You will learn how to write code, starting with a wonderful language to learn with, JavaScript.
  • After you learn to write code with JavaScript, you will learn to use your new JavaScript powers to make your websites interactive.
  • You will get a quick lesson how to use your terminal to save your code with Git and use other tools to make you a better coder.
  • As a small bonus primer, you will get a taste of how to use JavaScript via Node.js to serve your website from a server.

Your (Awesome) Instructor

Brian Holt

Brian Holt

Brian is currently working as a principal program manager on Azure at Microsoft and he’s all about developers, developers, developers. Previously he was a JavaScript engineer at Netflix, LinkedIn and Reddit. When not working, Brian finds time to teach on Frontend Masters, run his mouth on Front End Happy Hour, travel all over the world, and play with his adorable dog. Brian is currently a resident of Seattle, WA.

Learn to write code and make your own website!

Workshop Details

Have you ever wanted to learn to write code or make your own website? If so this is the place to start. This workshop assumes no prior coding knowledge and will take you from knowing nothing how the code works or websites are made to writing your own sites in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.

Daily Schedule

We've already held over 300 workshops with thousands of attendees in-person and online. In this time we've discovered ways to schedule the day, so it goes smoothly and efficiently. Regardless if you're in-person or participating with us online you'll have the full ability to replay things you missed, get your questions answered LIVE and interact with the teacher throughout the day.

Day 1

  • 9:30AM
    Introduction
  • 10:00AM
    Overview and Tools You'll Need
  • 10:30AM
    HTML
  • 12:00PM
    Lunch
  • 1:00PM
    CSS
  • 3:00PM
    Intro to Programming with JavaScript
  • 5:00PM
    Wrapping Up

Day 2

  • 9:30AM
    Using JavaScript to Interact With Your Website
  • 11:00AM
    Recap Project
  • 12:00PM
    Lunch
  • 1:00PM
    Continue Project
  • 2:30PM
    The Command Line, Git, and GitHub
  • 3:30PM
    Servers and Node.js
  • 5:00PM
    Wrapping
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Interact with the Instructor - Online & In-Person

Get Your Questions Answered • Code Along with the Class • Classroom Format

Is This Workshop for Me?

Summary

This workshop is for everyone. The only basic need is that you have a basic understanding of a computer, how to browse the Internet, and a desire to learn!

Any Prerequisites?

  • How to use a browser
  • How to use a computer

Event Details

Free for EVERYONE

2 Full Day Workshop Sessions

Replay Videos (available immediately)

When

May 15 to 16, 2018 - 9:30am to 5:30pm Central Daylight Time

Where

Option 1: Attend online on our full HD live stream

Option 2: Attend in-person at HQ in Minneapolis, MN