This is my complete recommended curriculum for becoming a .Net web developer. It’s separated out into topics, which include learning resources, and projects. These are purely suggestions — you may find that other resources work better for you for mastering
Web Development 101: The Client-Server Model
This is my first in a series of posts about becoming a .Net Web Developer. In this post, I go over the basics of web development, including some important concepts and definitions. Here’s a common question: What is the difference
Getting Started in Web Development
Getting started in web development really begins with an understanding of programming fundamentals. This post lists helpful steps for learning programming before pursuing more advanced curriculums or tutorials.
Back-End Basics: HTTP Requests and MVC
This post goes over the basics of HTTP requests and model-view-controller, two concepts which are vital for understanding back-end development.
Learning Javascript: Thinkful vs. Code School
Wow, it’s been awhile since I updated this blog! In the past few months, I’ve taken on a part-time temp job, started a grassroots group, and most relevant to this blog, I’ve gained a solid grasp of Javascript. I know
Blend Conf, User Experience, and My Current Career Path
On Friday, I drove to Charlotte to attend Blend Conf, a conference featuring speakers on web development, design, and user experience. While I learned a lot about web development at this event, it also reminded me why I wanted to
Five Lessons I’ve Learned While Learning to Code
Learning a new skill, especially one as complex as programming, can be frustrating at times. Keeping the following in mind allows me to stay motivated and reduce anxiety while learning to code. 1) Know the fundamentals first. For me, the most frustrating part
On Getting There
The hardest part about changing career goals is, of course, figuring out exactly how to do it. I’m used to the idea that getting a certain type of job means getting a certain type of degree. That’s not really necessary
Warm-Up Coding Exercises
There’s no better way to master a skill than lots of practice. It can be difficult to figure out how exactly to go about practicing web development, especially when starting out. A general tip is “build projects,” but that’s kind of
Web Development Basics
What is web development? Certainty helpful to know before anything else on the subject. Basically, web development involves using computer languages to build webpages. This is different from web design, which is designing what the webpage is supposed to look like.