diff --git a/module1/index.md b/module1/index.md index a85aed80..d8fce582 100644 --- a/module1/index.md +++ b/module1/index.md @@ -26,24 +26,24 @@ Students will learn the basics of Object Oriented Programming to build software * Collections: [Lesson](./lessons/Week2/Collections) | [Lab](./labs/Week2/Collections) * Asking Technical Questions That Lead to Answers: [Lesson](./lessons/Week2/AskingTechnicalQuestions) * Looping and Iteration: [Lesson](./lessons/Week2/Looping) | [Lab](./labs/Week2/Looping) -* Methods: [Lesson](./lessons/Week2/Methods) | [Lab](./labs/Week2/Methods) +* Methods: [Prep](./preparation/Week2/Methods) [Lesson](./lessons/Week2/Methods) | [Lab](./labs/Week2/Methods) * [Week 2 - Check Your Understanding](./lessons/Week2/CFUReview) ### Week 3 -* Classes: [Lesson](./lessons/Week3/Classes) | [Lab](./labs/Week3/Classes) +* Classes: [Prep](./preparation/Week3/Classes) [Lesson](./lessons/Week3/Classes) | [Lab](./labs/Week3/Classes) * Productivity + Time Management: [Lesson](./lessons/Week3/ProductivityTimeMGMT) * Object Oriented Programming (OOP): [Lesson](./lessons/Week3/OOP) | [Lab](./labs/Week3/OOP) * Class Interaction: [Lesson](./lessons/Week3/ClassInteraction) | [Lab](./labs/Week3/ClassInteraction) * [Week 3 - Check Your Understanding](./lessons/Week3/CFUReview) ### Week 4 -* Intro to IDE: [Lesson](./lessons/Week4/IntroToIDE) | [Lab](./labs/Week4/IntrotoIDE) -* Debugging: [Lesson](./lessons/Week4/Debugging) | [Lab](./labs/Week4/Debugging) -* Unit Testing, Part 1: [Lesson](./lessons/Week4/UnitTestingI) | [Lab](./labs/Week4/UnitTestingI) +* Intro to IDE: [Prep](./preparation/Week4/IDE) [Lesson](./lessons/Week4/IntroToIDE) | [Lab](./labs/Week4/IntrotoIDE) +* Debugging: [Prep](./preparation/Week4/Debugging) [Lesson](./lessons/Week4/Debugging) | [Lab](./labs/Week4/Debugging) +* Unit Testing, Part 1: [Prep](./preparation/Week4/UnitTesting) [Lesson](./lessons/Week4/UnitTestingI) | [Lab](./labs/Week4/UnitTestingI) * [Week 4 - Check Your Understanding](./lessons/Week4/CFUReview) ### Week 5 -* Unit Testing, Part 2: [Lesson](./lessons/Week5/UnitTestingII) | [Lab](./labs/Week5/UnitTestingII) +* Unit Testing, Part 2: [Prep](./preparation/Week5/UnitTestingII.md) [Lesson](./lessons/Week5/UnitTestingII) | [Lab](./labs/Week5/UnitTestingII) * Scope: [Lesson](./lessons/Week5/Scope) * Refactoring: [Lesson](./lessons/Week5/Refactoring) | [Lab](./labs/Week5/Refactoring) * Using Technical Terminology: [Lesson](./lessons/Week5/TechnicalTerminology) diff --git a/module1/labs/Week2/Collections.md b/module1/labs/Week2/Collections.md index 58ffcdd6..da0917c2 100644 --- a/module1/labs/Week2/Collections.md +++ b/module1/labs/Week2/Collections.md @@ -108,14 +108,4 @@ string[] users = "Mike, Alice, Bob".Split(','); string[] users = "Mike, Alice, Bob".Split(", "); ``` -## Preparation -Up to this point, we have used pre-built tools like `.Split()`, `.ToLower()`, and `.Add()` to help us in our programming. These tools are called **methods** - they are sets of instructions that can be _reused_ as needed. We are going to learn more about methods in the next lesson, but to get you thinking about this topic, you could imagine that methods are like tools in a tool-box. - -Let's say you are building a piece of furniture that requires you to fasten pieces together with nails. The hammer in your tool box is like a method - when you need to fasten a nail, you use the hammer. You can reuse the hammer whenever you want, without having to build or buy a new hammer for each nail. - -There are many pre-built methods that we can use in c# (or in any other language); but, the real power of programming is in building our own methods. We can build specialized tools that can be reused in our programs to accomplish specific, repeated tasks. These methods might be simple, like adding two numbers; or, complex, like building a user profile. Simple or complex, the goal of creating methods is to reduce any repeated instructions in our code. where we see the same set of instructions being used over and over, we can clean up our code by organizing those instructions into **methods**. - -In your notebook, create a list of the built-in methods you have used recently. What is the name of the method, and what does it do? - -**Keep an Eye on slack** we will be coming back together to do a quick oerview of .Split(), and the definition of **method**. diff --git a/module1/labs/Week2/Methods.md b/module1/labs/Week2/Methods.md index c7c7a1c3..c7b9a27c 100644 --- a/module1/labs/Week2/Methods.md +++ b/module1/labs/Week2/Methods.md @@ -98,17 +98,3 @@ console.WriteLine(jwords); - - -## Preparation -### Namespaces - -As our programs get more complex, we will start working with more built-in c# tools and we will start writing code in multiple files. With the increased complexity, we will need to be intentional about how we organize the code that we write. One way that c# helps us with this organization is with `namespaces`. Read through the two resources listed below: - -* [Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/fundamentals/types/namespaces) -* [Tutorials Point](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/csharp/csharp_namespaces.htm) - -And, answer these questions in your notebook: -* Why do we use the line `using System;` at the top of our program.cs file? -* Is `using System;` required for our programs to execute? Why, or why not? -* In your own words, what is a `namespace`? diff --git a/module1/labs/Week3/ClassInteraction.md b/module1/labs/Week3/ClassInteraction.md index 9b8cfc55..fff0b79e 100644 --- a/module1/labs/Week3/ClassInteraction.md +++ b/module1/labs/Week3/ClassInteraction.md @@ -62,13 +62,7 @@ List allBooksTitles = denverPublicLibrary.AllBooks(); // { "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Mockingjay", "The Fault In Our Stars", "Catching Fire", "The Hunger Games" } ``` -**Keep nn Eye on Slack!** We will be coming back together a few times to answer questions and any common issues that are coming up. +**Keep an Eye on Slack!** We will be coming back together a few times to answer questions and any common issues that are coming up. -## Preparation -Up to this point, we've been using [Replit](https://replit.com/), an online version of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment). It is a great environment to learn the basics of programming. In fact, Replit supports dozens of programming languages, not just C#. However, to become a professional developer, we need to use more dedicated tools. - -As our first step, we will install an IDE called Visual Studio directly on our machines. While there are several versions of Visual Studio, we will use the FREE version called **Visual Studio Community**. Learn more about Visual Studio [here](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/). We will work through the installation process in the next lesson. - -Before we install Visual Studio, we need to install Git on our local machine. [Follow these instructions to install Git](/module1/lessons/Week3/InstallGit). We won't use it right away, but it will be important as we continue working on new and existing projects. diff --git a/module1/labs/Week4/Debugging.md b/module1/labs/Week4/Debugging.md index 4ec22d5c..83227080 100644 --- a/module1/labs/Week4/Debugging.md +++ b/module1/labs/Week4/Debugging.md @@ -91,11 +91,4 @@ Total: $46.64
  • 13> We need to call .ToLower() on the order.
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    • - - -## Preparation - -Individually, spend 10-15 minutes reflecting on the following questions. Take notes on your reflection to share out in tomorrow's lesson warm-up. - -* Up to now, how have you known if your code was functioning? -* Imagine you are a developer working at Google; what might be some drawbacks to your current approach? + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/module1/labs/Week4/IntrotoIDE.md b/module1/labs/Week4/IntrotoIDE.md index 80f7f15b..d8a06f1e 100644 --- a/module1/labs/Week4/IntrotoIDE.md +++ b/module1/labs/Week4/IntrotoIDE.md @@ -61,8 +61,4 @@ For example: * As a group, come up with three benefits of using Visual Studio to write this code. As you brainstorm, you might think about what tools Visual Studio has, or how you could (or could not) execute the program in an application like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. * Nominate 1 person to share out 1 interesting thing your group discussed. -**Keep an eye on Slack** We will be coming together to discuss your reflections! - -## Preparation - -Tomorrow, we are going to be discussing **debugging**. Spend 5-10 minutes googling to come up with a definition of **debugging**; you could try phrases like `what is a bug in programming?`, `debugging code`, `c# debugging tools`. In your notebook, write out your definition of debugging. \ No newline at end of file +**Keep an eye on Slack** We will be coming together to discuss your reflections! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/module1/labs/Week5/Refactoring.md b/module1/labs/Week5/Refactoring.md index 86ead9e5..5ea50071 100644 --- a/module1/labs/Week5/Refactoring.md +++ b/module1/labs/Week5/Refactoring.md @@ -24,10 +24,4 @@ For today's exercise, you will: 2. Spend 20 minutes reviewing and annotating the code to identify key responsibilities 3. Spend 40 minutes refactoring the code to better adhere to SRP -Be Prepared to share out the responsibilities you identified, and the refactors you have made (or are making). We will come together periodically as a group to share and discuss. - -## Preparation - -In your noteboook, reflect on the following: -1. During the lesson and this lab, how did you know if your refactor was or was not breaking the function of the program? -2. What if these examples had included tests? Would that have impacted your ability to refactor the code? Why or why not? +Be Prepared to share out the responsibilities you identified, and the refactors you have made (or are making). We will come together periodically as a group to share and discuss. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/module1/lessons/Week2/Looping.md b/module1/lessons/Week2/Looping.md index 2f2fd00a..431d69c4 100644 --- a/module1/lessons/Week2/Looping.md +++ b/module1/lessons/Week2/Looping.md @@ -212,6 +212,7 @@ In any looping statement, we refer to each *loop* as an **iteration**. Each tim > { > Console.WriteLine($"Counter is: {counter}"); > } +>``` ### Check for Understanding diff --git a/module1/preparation/Week2/Methods.md b/module1/preparation/Week2/Methods.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4d4f182f --- /dev/null +++ b/module1/preparation/Week2/Methods.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ + + +### Preparation + +Up to this point, we have used pre-built tools like `.Split()`, `.ToLower()`, and `.Add()` to help us in our programming. These tools are called **methods** - they are sets of instructions that can be _reused_ as needed. We are going to learn more about methods in the next lesson, but to get you thinking about this topic, you could imagine that methods are like tools in a tool-box. + +Let's say you are building a piece of furniture that requires you to fasten pieces together with nails. The hammer in your tool box is like a method - when you need to fasten a nail, you use the hammer. You can reuse the hammer whenever you want, without having to build or buy a new hammer for each nail. + + +There are many pre-built methods that we can use in c# (or in any other language); but, the real power of programming is in building our own methods. We can build specialized tools that can be reused in our programs to accomplish specific, repeated tasks. These methods might be simple, like adding two numbers; or, complex, like building a user profile. Simple or complex, the goal of creating methods is to reduce any repeated instructions in our code. where we see the same set of instructions being used over and over, we can clean up our code by organizing those instructions into **methods**. + +In your notebook, create a list of the built-in methods you have used recently. What is the name of the method, what does it do, and what does it's syntax look like? + + diff --git a/module1/preparation/Week3/Classes.md b/module1/preparation/Week3/Classes.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..45a54d6c --- /dev/null +++ b/module1/preparation/Week3/Classes.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: Classes Prep +--- + +# Preparation +## Classes +So far, we've used basic data types like `strings`, `bool`'s, and `int`'s or `double`'s as the data in our applications so far. We've even seen how we can track more complicated pairs of data like items and their quantity in a hypothetical inventory system using a `Dictonary`. But consider how we might keep track of the many pieces of data involved with a `user` in an app like Instagram. + +
    +### In Your Notebook +- What are some `properties` the user might have? These are piece of data like `username`, `friends` or `age` - brainstorm at least three more properties and what their datatype might be. +- What are some `behaviors` or actions a user needs to be able to take? Brainstorm at least three more behaviors. + +It would be a nightmare to track all of this data in separate variables. This is where `Classes` come into play. Do some research and write down your current definition of what a `Class` is in C#. +
    + +## Namespaces + +As our programs get more complex, we will start working with more built-in c# tools and we will start writing code in multiple files. With the increased complexity, we will need to be intentional about how we organize the code that we write. One way that c# helps us with this organization is with `namespaces`. Read through the two resources listed below: + +* [Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/fundamentals/types/namespaces) +* [Tutorials Point](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/csharp/csharp_namespaces.htm) + +And, answer these questions in your notebook: +* Why do we use the line `using System;` at the top of our program.cs file? +* Is `using System;` required for our programs to execute? Why, or why not? +* In your own words, what is a `namespace`? \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/module1/preparation/Week4/Debugging.md b/module1/preparation/Week4/Debugging.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..aaa38acd --- /dev/null +++ b/module1/preparation/Week4/Debugging.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: Debugging Prep +--- + +## Preparation + +Tomorrow, we are going to be discussing **debugging**. Spend 5-10 minutes googling to come up with a definition of **debugging**; you could try phrases like `what is a bug in programming?`, `debugging code`, `c# debugging tools` and `Where did the term bug come from in programming?`. +In your notebook, write out your definition of debugging. Write down some examples of real life debugging you might have already had experience with. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/module1/preparation/Week4/IDE.md b/module1/preparation/Week4/IDE.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..57c52cb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/module1/preparation/Week4/IDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: IDE Prep +--- + +## Preparation + +Up to this point, we've been using [Replit](https://replit.com/), an online version of an IDE (Integrated Development Environment). It is a great environment to learn the basics of programming. In fact, Replit supports dozens of programming languages, not just C#. However, to become a professional developer, we need to use more dedicated tools. + +As our first step, we will install an IDE called Visual Studio directly on our machines. While there are several versions of Visual Studio, we will use the FREE version called **Visual Studio Community**. Learn more about Visual Studio [here](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/). We will work through the installation process in the next lesson. + +Before we install Visual Studio, we need to install Git on our local machine. [Follow these instructions to install Git](/module1/lessons/Week3/InstallGit). We won't use it right away, but it will be important as we continue working on new and existing projects. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/module1/preparation/Week4/UnitTesting.md b/module1/preparation/Week4/UnitTesting.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a14e1fff --- /dev/null +++ b/module1/preparation/Week4/UnitTesting.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: Unit Testing Prep +--- + +# Preparation + +Individually, spend 10-15 minutes reflecting on the following questions. Take notes on your reflection to share out in tomorrow's lesson warm-up. + +* In your brief programming experience, how have you known if your code was functioning as expected? +* Imagine you are a developer working at Google on some large-scale projects; what might be some drawbacks to your current approach? diff --git a/module1/preparation/Week5/UnitTestingII.md b/module1/preparation/Week5/UnitTestingII.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..09978c3f --- /dev/null +++ b/module1/preparation/Week5/UnitTestingII.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +--- +layout: page +title: Unit Testing Part 2 Prep +--- + +# Preparation + +In your noteboook, reflect on the following: +1. During the lesson and this lab, how did you know if your refactor was or was not breaking the function of the program? +2. What if these examples had included tests? Would that have impacted your ability to refactor the code? Why or why not? \ No newline at end of file