EDA Full Stack Engineering: Tier 1

Remote Class

We'll meet virtually on Slack this week. Check the channel for more information. There will be both an afternoon and evening option. You're only required to make it to one session but are welcome to attend both if you'd like.

Slack Discussion

Each week we have a Slack discussion topic. You'll see the following discussion question posted and pinned in your Cohort's slack channel.

How would you describe yourself using an object? Include various "states" you find yourself in: sleeping, walking, eating, etc.


Submit Your Assignment

In the EDA Assignment Portal, you will see 'Tier 1 - Week 5' has been assigned to you. Head over to the portal and check out the requirements of the assignment then make sure your work is in by the due date listed on the assignment!

EDA Assignment Portal


Weekly Feedback

At the bottom of each week you'll see a form that you will use to provide weekly feedback. This is a great way for you to reflect on the week and helps us get a pulse on how you're feeling so we can catch any potential gaps early and make sure you're supported.

This Week: JavaScript Objects and HTML/CSS Review

This week we'll take a look at creating and using objects in JavaScript. Objects are variables that can hold multiple pieces of data, similar to arrays. But Objects can also store functions which make them super versatile. Objects are used extensively in programming.


Objects


Codecademy - Make a Website

For this part, we'll use Code Academy to review CSS/HTML. You'll also have your first exposure to Bootstrap, which is an important frontend library used all over the web.

Make an account with Codecademy. Don't worry about getting a paid PRO account, we will only be using the free content.

Complete the following: Codecademy - Make A Website: Units 1 and 2

The unit names are Site Structure and A Closer Look at CSS. You should do all content in these units that doesn't require a PRO subscription to Codecademy.

The units Boundaries and Space (Unit 3) and Building with Bootstrap (Unit 4) are considered stretch goals, but the content is important for understanding foundational web concepts so we encourage you to finish them as well if you're able to.


Additional Technical Resources (optional)

These are resources are to expand and solidify your knowledge. You can use them as reference in your learning.

Documentation:

Eloquent JavaScript:

  • Eloquent JavaScript
  • You are welcome to go further in Eloquent JavaScript, just keep in mind that the content gets more complex. Don't worry if something doesn't make sense at this point!
  • You are also welcome to review chapters 1-4 to make sure you're familiar with the content.

Codecademy & JavaScript.info:

Edabit & CodeWars:

  • Go ahead and try any JavaScript problem on Edabit and Code Wars. They are organized by difficulty.

Practical Teamwork: Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset is a concept from psychological research on human motivation and learning. It’s the outlook that academic, personal, and professional growth comes from consistent effort.

A growth mindset counters the cultural myth that we hear so frequently: that being good at something means that it comes easily to us (i.e., it’s low-effort). Research shows that our internalized beliefs about what it means to be “smart” has a significant affect on our long-term goals and learning outcomes.

Takeaways:

  • Effort activates ability.
  • Setbacks and mistakes are a natural part of learning. It’s what happens when we take on valuable challenges.
  • Recognize your effort and partial-wins when you engage in challenging work! Praise the process of diving into tough problems.

Resources:


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