A Code Fellows Bootcamp
Welcome aboard! It's so good to have you in this Bootcamp.
The amount of material we have to cover is ambitious. You will get the most out of this class if you take good notes, keep up with the assignments, independently research any topics you need extra time with, and generally stay inquisitive and curious.
| Key Details | |
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| Course Designation | B28 |
| Dates | Jan 5 - Jan 30, 2015 |
| Class Times | 9am - 5pm, Monday – Friday |
| Class Location | Code Fellows HQ (511 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) |
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A working Mac or Linux laptop with:
- plenty of free space on the hard drive, and ideally 8GB of RAM or more
- free of any viruses and malware
- using the latest, fully updated operating system
- and able to reliably connect to the internet via wireless network
- If you have a Windows laptop, you’ll want to set it up to dual boot into Linux. Much web development happens outside the MS stack. It’s good to learn. Instructions to dual-boot with Ubuntu
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Please order your textbooks NOW so they arrive before class starts.
- It’s a 2-book set, both are excellent, both are required
- Get the set to save, if available: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1118907442
- You can also find them sold individually if needed
All prework assignments are listed in The B28 Canvas Course. Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) we'll be using for this course. You are responsible for all assignemnts, events, and communications posted there.
Your prework may take you 20 to 25 hours to complete, so please begin on it immediately.
Your invitiation to Canvas will come in a separate email from an "instructure.com" email address. Look for the small link at the bottom of the email that says "Join" to get into the course without a "Join Code".
In addition to following this course through Canvas, you are also expected to check your email regularly. The class email list includes all your classmates and instructors. Use it wisely.
For real-time access to your classmates and TAs, you can also use the chat room, hosted by Gitter:
Code Fellows courses are ultimately graded on a complete/incomplete system. 90% of available points are required to complete the course. Individual assignments are usually graded out of 10 points. No points are taken off for late submissions, but be very wary of falling behind!
Co-working and Q+A class time will allow for many interactive feedback opportunities for you. Take advantage of feedback and the one-on-one, in-person time for code reviews by instructors, TAs, and your peers.
Assignments and grades will be visible to you through Canvas, throughout the bootcamp. You’ll receive an invitation to Canvas in the next week, if you haven't already.
Let’s do this!
Be on the lookout for a follow up email, with all of the need to know details about the first day of class.
We are honored that you are entrusting us with your technical education. If there is anything we can do to help you or make your experience even greater, please get in touch with us.
Sincerely, ~ Brook Riggio (instructor) and the Code Fellows Team
PS: Please get started on the pre-work assignments right away, so we can assist you on anything that might give you trouble.