Journey

My Coding Journey

Tools and Setup

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Terminal & File Management

Using the Linux terminal was essential for navigating and managing my project files. Some of the key commands I used were:

• cd – change directory
• mkdir – create a folder
• ls – list files

These commands were crucial for keeping my project organized and efficient.

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Installing Developer Tools with Ubuntu Linux

I installed necessary developer tools using Ubuntu’s apt package manager. Key commands I used include:

• sudo apt update – updates the package list
• sudo apt install <package_name> – installs specific tools like Python and Ruby

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Setting Up Python Environment

To keep my project dependencies organized, I set up a virtual environment for Python:

• python3 -m venv venv – creates an isolated environment
• source venv/bin/activate – activates the environment

This helped me keep my project dependencies separate from the system’s global packages.

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Installing Python Packages

With the virtual environment active, I used pip to install the necessary packages for my project:

• pip install -r requirements.txt – installs everything listed in the requirements file

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Ruby and Jekyll Setup

To run Jekyll for GitHub Pages, I installed the required Ruby gems using:

• bundle install – installs the necessary Ruby packages
  This set up my local environment for creating and testing the website.

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Launching the Local Server

I used the command make to run the local server, allowing me to preview my website at http://127.0.0.1:4000. This was crucial for testing changes before pushing them live.

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Syncing with GitHub

After making updates, I saved my changes using Git:

• git commit -m "insert message" – commits my changes
• git push – pushes the changes to the remote repository

GitHub Pages then automatically rebuilds the site with the new changes.

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This journey has helped me understand the importance of organization and attention to detail in coding projects.

• Learning Habits

  Establishing pair programming habits in the classroom. This will extend to other forms of collaboration, such as group work and team projects.

• Tools Setup

  A key to learning in this class is understanding how to make a GitHub Pages project. This guide will setup and run the project. At the end, you will have a student Website that can be used for blogging classroom learnings and progress.

• BI 4.1 Internet - Web Server

  Quick launch into Flask, sending and receiving data from a web server.

• JS Output w/ Objects

  Quick launch into Variables, Functions, Arrays, Classes, Objects.

• Playing with Jupyter Notebooks and Python

  GitHub pages was built with Python and Jupyter Notebooks in mind. This post is to verify tools by using Python.

• Tools Play using JavaScript

  JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Markdown are the primary coding languages used by bloggers when developing in the GitHub Pages system. Student developers can learn functionality while adding functionality to their GitHub pages website.

• Tool Hacks

  These hacks are for tools that are used in the development process. Completing these hacks will help you to understand the tools better and are foundational for the course

• Tools Verify using Shell

  Linux and the shell is used in this example to setup and verify the installation of the tools. Additionally, a few programming exercises are included.

• Tools and Equipment

  Tech has reshaped our lives, from the internet to the smartphone in your phone pocket, or the advent of AI. This course is opening new technology possibilities, by equipping you with the developer tools that are the keys to boundless technology possibilities.

• Accounts

  This class will require you to make a Portfolio 2025 Web Site, a GitHub Account, a Slack Account, and as part of final exam will require you update your LinkedIn account.

• Pair Programming

  Pair Programming allows you to have secondary thinking as you work, not just a reflection after you are done, but real-time support.

• Pair Showcase

  Anytime in Sprint 1 is time to show accomplishments to teacher. The last week of the Spring there will be a formal live review meeting.