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Reading Notes for Codefellows!

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Code 201

Reading 04

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HTML & CSS

Links (pp. 74-93)

• Links are created using <a> element
• href is the attribute used to store the link
• Relative links are better for internal links while URL is better for external links
• Using “to” fields allow you to link email addresses and open email programs
• id can be used to link to fields within a page

Layout (pp. 358-404)

• <div> is used to contain elements to group sections of a page
• Browsers display pages in a normal flow unless relative, absolute, or fixed positioning is specified
• float is used to move content to the left or right of the page and display elements in columns
• Pages can be set to Fixed width or liquid layouts
• It is best practice to keep pages within 960-1000 pixels and display all the important content within the first 600 pixels.
• Grids help create flexible and professional designs
• CSS Frameworks provides rules for common tasks
• Multiple CSS files can be included for a single page

JavaScript & JQuery

Functions, Methods, & Objects (pp. 86-99)

• Functions are a group of statements designed to complete a specific task
• Methods are the same as functions except they are created within an object
• Browsers come with built-in objects to serve as tools for design
• Variables are pieces of Memory that are used to store dynamic data
  • Local Variables only exist and can only be used within one function or method where it is declared
  • Global Variables exist and can be used by multiple functions or method within the file it is created

6 Reasons for Pair Programming

• Pair Programming involve 2 roles
  1. Driver - manages text editor, switching files, version control, & code writing
  2. Navigator - helps Driver through words, scanning for typos and bugs, and keeping the final product in mind at all times.
• Pair Programming touches on the 4 skills needed to learn new languages Programming & Spoken
  1. Listening
  2. Speaking
  3. Reading
  4. Writing
• Reasons to practice Pair Programming
  1. Greater Efficiency
  2. Engaged Collaboration
  3. Learning from Fellow Students
  4. Social Skills
  5. Job Interview Readiness
  6. Work Environment Readiness

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