[Noisebridge WebDev] WebDev Digest, Vol 25, Issue 7

Tue Jun 17 03:01:11 UTC 2014

Hey Jeffrey - can you please open the from door? We're outside.

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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Front-end Web Development,    Monday 8pm: CSS floats
>      (Jeffrey Carl Faden)
>   2. Possible location for class - Freespace (James Sundquist)
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> Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:32:22 -0700
> From: Jeffrey Carl Faden <jeffreyatw at gmail.com>
> To: Noisebridge Announce <noisebridge-announce at lists.noisebridge.net>,
>    webdev <webdev at lists.noisebridge.net>
> Subject: [Noisebridge WebDev] Front-end Web Development,    Monday 8pm:
>    CSS floats
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> Floating is the secret sauce behind creating websites with multiple
> columns, navigation menus, and basically any block element that's aligned
> to the left or right. We'll learn about floats by taking a look at some
> examples, then take a mockup (
> http://jeffreyatw.com/static/frontend/series2/class4/mockup.png) and create
> a site from it.
> 
> If you can't make it to the lecture, you can watch a live video stream of
> the class. Join this Google+ Hangout event to be notified of when to hop on:
> https://plus.google.com/events/cvgpv5oglc62k56e77p2uqpb82k
> This video stream will also be available to watch after the class is
> complete.
> 
> Some upcoming dates to remember:
> - I will be away on vacation soon, so there will be no classes or labs on
> the weeks of June 30 or July 7.
> - Noisebridge will be closed for repairs for the remainder of July, so I
> will be teaching my class at an alternate location. Thank you to those who
> have suggested/offered spaces so far. I am considering teaching at my
> company's office at Pier 9 on the Embarcadero and will be bringing this up
> for consideration on Monday - if this location is too inaccessible, please
> tell me ASAP as I would like to accommodate as many people as possible!
> 
> --- The usual details follow ---
> 
> Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript - and put them to good use! This weekly
> lecture series, taught by Jeffrey Carl Faden, is aimed at complete
> beginners who are interested in making websites, as well as seasoned
> professionals looking to brush up on the latest and greatest.
> 
> Front-end web development is all about making code that runs in the browser
> (versus code that runs on the server). There isn't a big focus on web design
> (creating wireframes and mockups), but we do cover best practices for
> turning these designs into beautiful code.
> 
> The class starts on Monday at 8pm, and goes until 10pm! Plan to arrive
> EARLY, as the class has been filling up very fast. We will have a recap of
> last week's material starting at 7:30pm. If you're either new, couldn't
> make last week's class or you simply need a refresher, come early and we'll
> go through a simple tutorial.
> 
> This class does go in a series, but the series can last up to half a year.
> Don't let it discourage you if you're starting from the middle - attend
> recaps and labs and you should be able to catch up!
> 
> This class and the space in which it's taught are entirely free to attend.
> Please bring a laptop. Read all of the details here:
> https://noisebridge.net/wiki/Front-end_Web_Development
> Jeffrey
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> Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:54:41 -0700
> From: James Sundquist <sundquistjames at gmail.com>
> To: webdev at lists.noisebridge.net
> Subject: [Noisebridge WebDev] Possible location for class - Freespace
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> freespace.io
> 
> On 6th and Market.  One block off of Powell Bart station.  Check their
> calendar and you can request the class at any open time.  Their main room
> is probably the best bet.  Can't remember if they have a projector, but
> they do have wifi.  The month of July only has one event scheduled so far.
> 
> Info on hosting an event(http://freespace.io/submit-an-event/):
> 
>   - Everything at [freespace] is free, so no admission fees, suggested
>   donations or selling of items
>   - Events should be participant driven and open for everyone to join in,
>   including walk-ins
>   - No alcohol or drugs in the space
>   - Respect each other and respect the space
> 
> Our opening times are Tues-Fri 12pm-8pm and Sat/Sun 12-5pm. Deviations from
> these opening times is possible with agreement from the Freespace Events
> Team.
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