On the Monday, we looked at Objects in JavaScript and how they can be used to group related information and functions together. I wrote the code (pictured below) with the object’s ‘person’ and ‘person2’. This allowed me to create sentences of information by adding properties to the objects.
On the Tuesday we were introduced to SQL and played around with inputting data on JDoodle. We discussed different data types and what information they are appropriate for storing. In the image below, you can see where I was able to delete and select information from a database using SQL.
On the Wednesday afternoon, we were introduced to HTML and how it can be combined with CSS and JavaScript. I created my first HTML files (links at end of sentence), which allowed me to play around with headings, paragraphs, lists and the insertion of images. My first ever HTML file A HTML file that I made about myself
On the Thursday, we delved deeper into SQL. Using a fictional game store database, I was able to use a wide variety of queries to retrieve and filter specific values and information from the database. This included the effective use of operators. Screenshot examples of my use of SQL are below:
On the Friday morning, we started the session with training in Codewars. This is something that we have been using regularly to improve our JavaScript skills. At this stage, I find it challenging and need to do internet searches and check previous notes to work out answers. However, whilst I currently find it challenging and intimidating, I can see that my future use of Codewars will develop my understanding of JavaScript by pushing me. We also have a boot camp group on Codewars where we can see each other’s scores and progress. An example of a JavaScript solution that I worked out on Codewars is shared below:
Later in the day, we explored how the use of CSS can visually enhance our HTML. I then created an external CSS file and began to visually enhance my HTML files (including this journal). Below is an image of simple CSS code that we were shown to improve the appearance of text and images:
On the Friday afternoon, we were given the task of creating presentations, within an hour, to share with the group. I was put in a group with Ahmed and we were given the subject of the transform property in CSS. This was challenging as it was something that we hadn’t learnt about before. We described and showed examples of using CSS for rotating, translating, scaling and skewing images. We also discussed how transform functions can be used to alter the sizing of text. Some screenshots and examples of code, that we shared during our presentation, are shown below:
