Aida | Boosting Front-End Development Skills with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Cognitive Learning Techniques
As a front-end developer, you are constantly solving problems, writing code, and optimizing web interfaces. But have you ever wondered how your brain plays a role in enhancing your coding abilities?
In this post, we’ll not only dive into practical skills you need to master HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but also explore how cognitive learning techniques can help you absorb information faster and solve problems more efficiently.
Whether you’re debugging JavaScript functions, styling with CSS, or organizing your HTML structure, using strategies like spaced learning, memory indexing, and diffuse thinking can improve your programming performance. Let’s unlock the full potential of both your code and your brain!
Class 1 (19 Sept 2024) - Demo
a) Class Summary:
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Background Review and Programming Discussion: Aida shared her recent experience completing a front-end course, and Ahmed provided additional guidance on enhancing both her programming skills and cognitive strategies for learning. Ahmed emphasized the importance of understanding both front-end and back-end programming for well-rounded development.
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HTML & CSS Improvements:
- CSS Debugging: Aida and Ahmed identified errors in Aida's CSS code, such as incorrect use of quotation marks and misplaced image tags. Ahmed suggested improving button aesthetics by adding rounded corners using the
border-radiusproperty. - HTML Structure Review: Aida demonstrated understanding of the typical structure of an HTML page (header, body, footer) and how to improve page layout and content organization.
- CSS Debugging: Aida and Ahmed identified errors in Aida's CSS code, such as incorrect use of quotation marks and misplaced image tags. Ahmed suggested improving button aesthetics by adding rounded corners using the
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JavaScript Optimization:
- Function Modification: Ahmed introduced the concept of anonymous functions to delay code execution until triggered by an event, such as a button click. Aida began grasping the distinction between named and anonymous functions for interactive web design.
- Console Logging: Ahmed emphasized the importance of using console logs for debugging JavaScript code, allowing Aida to troubleshoot and track the flow of her scripts effectively.
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Brain Functioning and Learning Techniques:
- Memory Retention: Ahmed shared insights on how brain processes, such as spaced learning and memory consolidation, are key to retaining complex programming knowledge. He recommended Aida practice interleaving and taking breaks to stimulate diffuse thinking.
- Sleep and Information Retention: Ahmed highlighted the importance of sleep in solidifying new information and suggested that Aida diversify her learning sources to enhance problem-solving skills.
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Next Steps:
- Aida will continue practicing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on the improvements discussed.
- Ahmed will prepare materials for the next session on topics such as web servers, DNS, and URL structuring.
b) Video (Sunday):
- Part 1 : Mastering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: From Fundamentals to Advanced Web Development
d) Files:
- Slides on Study Techniques, Problem Solving in Programming, and HTML/CSS/JavaScript Skill Assessment
e) Class Code:
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f) Exercises:
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g) HomeWork Solutions Posting (FB) :
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