Jia Teaches Programming

Workshop: Web Development Part 1

July 11, 2019

Date and Time: July 13, 9:00am to 4:30pm

This course is Part 1 of a two-day workshop that teaches you how to write a Breakout game in Javascript.

Post-workshop update

The workshop has concluded. Workshop slides can be accessed here.

We had quite a bit of fun!

Class Photo

What’s covered

In this 6-hour course students will learn the basics of writing a web page, and be introduced to the basics of Javascript.

During the first half of the workshop, students will learn how to craft a simple personal profile page. They will learn to use basic HTML and CSS to add various type of contents and formats to a web page. They will also learn how to upload their finished web pages to NeoCities, an free and kid-friendly web-hosting site.

In the second half of the workshop, students will learn the basics of Javascript. They will be introduced to flow control and basic data structures. They will also learn how to use Javascript dynamically change the appearance of a web page.

What to bring to the class

  • A Windows/Mac/Linux laptop. Chromebook will not work.
  • A couple of fun photos saved on the laptop.

Before coming to the class

  • Install Visual Studio Code, an open source code editor. Download it here.
  • Create a free account for your child on NeoCities, a kid-friendly web-hosting site. Make sure your child knows the username and password.
  • If you have difficulties with any of the above, come to class at 8:30am and I will troubleshoot it for you.
Jia Li

Written by Jia Li who lives and works in New York. Follow him on Github