HTML / CSS

I completed the Learn HTML and Learn CSS tutorials on Codecademy.

So much to learn it reminds me of learning Japanese all over again... aka the sweat equity involved is real!


Back to the grind.

My take on going through Codecademy

I've been going through Codecademy's Learn HTML and Learn CSS courses. 

I think the way they do it is great but one issue I noticed is that I would get the impression I was retaining all this information going through the tutorials (specifically syntax and other rules). It occurred to me when I would have to go back to previous lessons to review the information I had previously learned but forgot.

To counter this issue in my learning I started using Anki (a flashcard program) inputting everything I think I should remember. It does add a bit of time while going through the material but at the same time it solidifies learning of new and old material.

Cheers!

Coding Bootcamp!

What's up guys,


I have some great news to share. I just enrolled in the LA High Tech Coding Bootcamp! It's a 12 week long (reduced from 16 weeks) bootcamp that also includes an 8 week paid on-the-job pre-apprentice training internship at the end!

The class itself meets 4 hours a week on campus every Friday, but we are expected to be learning code an extra 12 hours a week by ourselves (with online videos, etc provided from the professor). Totaling 16 hours a week. Or if you break it down, 3 hours a day Monday-Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.


The first assignments of the bootcamp are to complete the Learn HTML and Learn CSS courses at codecademy.