Code 101: Explore Software Development

Our remote instruction is Live, Online interactive lecture style, where you have the opportunity to ask questions realtime, engage with participatory instructor prompts, and receive 1:1 TA support whenever you need it.

Thinking about a new career in software development? Start here! In this workshop, you’ll get a taste of a day in the life of a software developer.
Code 101 is about learning what it looks like to be a software developer through an immersive course for beginners that focuses on front-end web development technologies.

Get a taste of the Code Fellows learning experience, find out how websites are built, and code a webpage yourself using professional coding practices.

Outcomes
At the end of this workshop, you will:
– Understand the basics of what it means to be a professional software developer.
– Understand how HTML and CSS work together to create the modern web.
– Create a complete website.
– Know how to deploy your website and be able to share your accomplishments with friends and family.
– Be able to identify whether a career in coding and the Code Fellows program is right for you.

Topics
The Modern Web
– How the pieces work together
HTML
– Structuring your information
– Connecting web pages
– Sharing your web site
CSS
– Integrating style sheets
– Modifying CSS styles
The Tech Industry
– A typical day for a software developer
– Common job titles
– The path to becoming a web or mobile developer