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Pre-Flight Checklist


Self-assessment and introduction

Welcome! This is the first "serious" programming challenge in the Webcraft 101 series, and is meant to take you through some important and exciting web programming concepts.

Like all challenges, this challenge is not meant to teach you what you need to complete it, but rather to provide a means for you to demonstrate (and practice) important skills through guided exercises. Some people have already picked up these skills, while others are using the challenge to guide their peer-based or personal study. It's all up to you. 

You can take as long as you like to complete the challenges. But keep in mind that research shows it helps to set aside dedicated time when learning new things, and to keep a consistent pace.  An exciting side-effect is that often, a fuzzy kind of virtual cohort emerges when several people are actively involved in the challenge. Who knows, you might find yourself being swept along in the excitement :). 

To complete this first task, introduce yourself, say a few things about your background ("total n00b" is just fine!), and feel free to share any fears or questions you have about taking the challenge. 

Welcome to Programming with APIs!

Task Discussion


  • Collins Given Anim said:

    i am Given and i am inn guys ; woow i can't wait for that .....

    on Nov. 15, 2012, 9:06 a.m.
  • Jobri720 said:

    Total n00by. I can't wait to connect with some of you and learn a ton!

    on Nov. 14, 2012, 2:31 p.m.

    Eenvincible said:

     

    I am very excited too! We can do this together and make a great team of learners!

    Here is my blog and please stop by and leave a link to yours so I can check it out!

    http://simpledeveloper.wordpress.com/

    Thanks and hope to see you around!

    on Dec. 30, 2012, 11:12 p.m. in reply to Jobri720
  • jherson campos reyes said:

    hola soy jherson soy nuevo en este curso, desconosco alguno de estos conceptos que se manejan en web

    on Nov. 13, 2012, 11:18 a.m.
  • Ollie said:

    My first course on here too! I'm excited to get started :)

    on Nov. 12, 2012, 1:25 p.m.

    Eenvincible said:

     

    Congratulations on taking the first leap! I am here for my second challenge after Webmaker 101 learning HTML

    Here is my blog and please stop by and leave a link to yours so I can check it out!

    http://simpledeveloper.wordpress.com/

    Thanks and hope to see you around!

    on Dec. 30, 2012, 11:13 p.m. in reply to Ollie
  • SAGAR SAHU said:

    Hi ,Its my first and i am excited about upcoming challenges

    on Oct. 29, 2012, 3:48 p.m.
  • Pergamon256 said:

    I am 13 years old and have done some web programming, but this looks like new material! Good luck everyone.

    on Oct. 28, 2012, 8:52 p.m.
  • firefly said:

    Hi all... Probably going to be no help because i no nothing yet but eager to learn. Good luck!

    on Oct. 28, 2012, 9:04 a.m.
  • kate said:

    Hi, all.. I hope to learn a lot from this peer community!!Have a nice day!!

    on Oct. 22, 2012, 12:50 p.m.
  • jithin said:

    Hi all....Feeling nice to be here.

    on Oct. 9, 2012, 11:15 a.m.
  • helveticaMan said:

    Hey all,

    Java is my mainstay, though I've been introduced quite thoroughly to Intel x86 Assembly language, HTML, and CSS.  The latter two aren't quite as useful without some scripting knowledge, so that's why I'm here.  I've always ejoyed a top-down approach, so this is my first module.

    Good luck everyone!

    on Oct. 8, 2012, 12:18 p.m.

    Eenvincible said:

    Hi there,

    I like Java too and would like to connect with you here! Your statement is true that without scripting, static pages really are not that appealing!

    Please check out my blog and leave a link to yours if you already have one!

    http://simpledeveloper.wordpress.com/ 

    Thanks again!

    on Dec. 30, 2012, 11:15 p.m. in reply to helveticaMan
  • Colin said:

    Done some programming in Python, but Twitter API is new to me.  

    on Oct. 3, 2012, 1:05 p.m.

    Eenvincible said:

    Hi,

    I have done both python and javascript programming! I have used javascript to create some twitter applications but am still very excited to take this challenge and make something better with it!

    If you are interested in connecting here and learning together, I will be so glad to do so. Please check out my blog started purposefully for P2PU challenges and leave a link to yours so I can check it out as well!

    http://simpledeveloper.wordpress.com/

    Thanks and hope to see you around!

    on Dec. 30, 2012, 11:18 p.m. in reply to Colin
  • Saurav Foss said:

    Okay lets do this.

    on Oct. 1, 2012, 6:32 a.m.
  • Vijay Dhama said:

    Hey !!

    I'm back to p2pu after long time.
    Hope to complete this course.

    on Sept. 30, 2012, 10:08 p.m.

    Eenvincible said:

    Welcome back! I just started a few days ago and I have completed my first challenge - HTML 101 Webmaker challenge! I loved it and am excited to get started with this one! Please check out my blog at:

    http://simpledeveloper.wordpress.com/

    and please remember to leave a link there to your blog so I can check it out as well!

    Thanks

    on Dec. 30, 2012, 11:20 p.m. in reply to Vijay Dhama
  • learrner said:

    I am just began!

    on Sept. 29, 2012, 11:17 a.m.
  • Pablo Olmos de Aguilera C. said:

    It's always interesting learn new technologies, specially how to deal with APIs that are around everywhere! :)

    on Sept. 29, 2012, 11:03 a.m.
  • ikedumancas said:

    Ok! lets go!

    on Sept. 23, 2012, 1:37 p.m.
  • GeorgeKarametas said:

    Hungry

    Thirsty

    on Sept. 16, 2012, 2:58 p.m.
  • Jasonsen said:

    I love Technology!

    on Sept. 16, 2012, 7:11 a.m.
  • srinivas said:

    Excited to explore programming with Twitter API!!!

    on Sept. 14, 2012, 11:26 p.m.
  • tufbo said:

    Exploring

    on Sept. 8, 2012, 10:14 p.m.