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"I've been wanting to get into coding but had no idea where to start. Code180 made coding and programming actually accessible for me, and got me excited about new projects and new functions to add to the basic app we created during the course."
- Madi M.
Making Coding Education Accessible
"Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn."
- Stephen Hawking
COURSE OVERVIEW
Code180 helps absolute beginners learn the fundamentals of web development and computer programming in 180 minutes. The workshop focuses on the eight elements common to all programming langauges, and uses web development and javascript as a vehicle for teaching these broader programming principles. Workshop participants develop and deploy to the web their own mobile web application. A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the end of the workshop.
Course Curriculum
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StartSection Overview (0:40)
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PreviewCoding vs. Programming (1:37)
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StartDevelopment Environments (1:31)
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StartWeb Development (3:54)
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StartClient, Server, Database (1:06)
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StartCoding and Programming Languages (4:51)
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StartCompetent Programmer (Understanding) (6:39)
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StartCompetent Programmer (Attitude) (5:27)
"Fast paced course. Lots of great info and hands on learning to better understand how to code. I feel like I got more out of the three hours for this course than the eleven weeks I spent learning programming through a university. Well worth the time. Thank you."
- Trever K.
“To be prepared for the demands of the 21st century—and to take advantage of its opportunities—it is essential that more of our students today learn basic computer programming skills, no matter what field of work they want to pursue.”
- Todd Park
"Very informative for a three
hour course. I've taken multiple programming classes at [university] in
C#, Python, Java, and HTML. This course was able to sum a lot of the same
things I learned in an entire semester."
- Tyson E.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Code180 does a great job giving an easy to follow overview on how to code. Coding doesn't seem scary anymore."
- Arnold P.
"Learning to write programs stretches your mind, helps you think better, and creates a way of thinking about things that I think is helpful in all domains."
- Bill Gates