Student Onboarding

Welcome to TrueCoders! We're excited to have you as part of our course.

Pre Class

In order to facilitate a smooth onboarding process, please follow these steps before you arrive at class on the first day.

Google Classroom

We use Google Classroom for general task and course assignment management. You will be sent an invite to join a Google Classroom specific to your course.

Aptitude Test and Student Survey

Even if you're already enrolled, we require all our students to take our aptitude test. We also have a survey for our students to take pre-class. You'll find these assignments waiting for you in Google Classroom.

Please complete these assingments by their due dates.

Accounts

During this course, you'll be using a few different online tools. Let's get some accounts setup:

• Create a GitHub Account.
• Create a Codewars Account
• Set your Codewars Clan to (cAsE-sEnSiTiVe): TrueCoders.
• Accept our invitation to our Slack Account
• Create a freeCodeCamp Account

freeCodeCamp

Our focus is on object oriented programming languages, like C# and Java. However, having some front end development knowledge can be key to rounding out your knowledge base.

Please complete as much of the freeCodeCamp Front End Development Certification, at least completing:

• HTML5 and CSS Section
• Responsive Design with Bootstrap Section

Lightweight Code Editor

There are times where you will want to edit code without all the features of an IDE like Visual Studio.

We recommend Visual Studio Code, but there are other options like Atom.

Source Control

During this course, you'll learn more about Source Control Management. For now, let's just install it so we have it for later.

• Download and install Git Source Control Management.
• Download SourceTree, a Git GUI for Mac and Windows.

TrueCoders HQ

Here's some information you may find useful regarding our headquarters:

Location

TrueCoders HQ is located in Hoover at 2131 Data Office Dr Suite #235.

• Parking is available in front of the building.

WiFi

Here's our info on our WiFi access:

• Network Name: "TrueCoders Wifi"
• Password given upon request

Coffee Maker

Our coffee maker works for making both single serve and full pots of coffee.

Important: If you're making single serve coffee, only put in the water necessary for your cup. Any extra will overflow and spill.