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Learning Outcome Guide
Section titled “Learning Outcome Guide”At the end of this series of classes, you should be able to…
- Describe the role of a front-end developer within the software development lifecycle.
- Identify key technologies and tools used in front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Explain the course structure, learning outcomes, and assessment methods.
- Navigate and set up the development environment, including code editors and browser developer tools.
- Explain the roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in front-end development.
- Create a simple web page using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Set up and use basic build tools such as npm, ESLint, and Git.
- Apply version control practices using Git and GitHub.
- Answer the question, “What is a computer program?”
- Distinguish between primitive information (data types) and complex information (objects)
- Describe three general forms of primitive information
- Textual, Numeric, and Conceptual
- List the three aspects of every computer program and how they relate to the main languages for web development
- Content - HTML
- Presentation - CSS
- Functionality - JavaScript
- Follow the coding standards/styling rules for JavaScript based on ESLint configurations
- Explain the rationale behind the best practices for learning via the code demos/homework for the course
- In-class demos:
- You can copy code from posted lessons on this site during class (especially online)
- You should add your own notes/comments on the code samples
- Homework/Practice:
- Manually type the code - Do NOT copy/paste. Manually typing out and testing the code is the best way to exercise your understanding of what it does.
- Keep a running list of Homework Questions that can be asked when you return to class. You can then update that list with answers. Be as specific as possible in your questions.
- In-class demos:
Homework
Section titled “Homework”- Continue following the lesson material on Brightspace
- Ensure you have performed all the steps done in class with regard to your Student Workbook