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Software Engineering Bootcamp Prep: Core Coding Fundamentals

Master the essential HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and command line basics required to succeed in any modern coding bootcamp.

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About this course

Starting a coding bootcamp or transitioning into software engineering can feel overwhelming if you do not know where to begin. This text-based course bridges the gap, taking you from absolute beginner to bootcamp-ready. You will establish a rock-solid foundation in web development basics, terminal navigation, and programming logic, ensuring you can keep pace with fast-moving technical programs. What you'll learn: Understand core computer science terminology and how web browsers render code; Write clean, semantic HTML and modern CSS to structure and style basic web pages; Apply fundamental JavaScript concepts including variables, data types, loops, and functions; Navigate the command line and manage files using essential terminal commands; Practice modern coding workflows with basic version control concepts; Solve introductory programming challenges to build logical problem-solving muscle. The course begins with foundational definitions of web architecture before guiding you through step-by-step syntax explanations, terminal basics, and logical exercises. This course is designed specifically for absolute beginners preparing for a coding bootcamp, a technical interview, or a self-directed software development path, with no prior programming experience required. Start reading today to build your technical confidence and prepare for your software engineering journey.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 10m

1 The Developer's Environment
Understand how the web works and master the basic tools of the trade. 5 lessons · 35 min
  1. Speaking 'Dev': Core CS Terminology
    Define essential terms like 'algorithm', 'source code', and 'deployment' to build a professional vocabulary.    6 min
  2. Web Architecture: From Request to Render
    Explain the client-server model and how browsers interpret HTML/CSS/JS into a visual page.    7 min
  3. The Terminal: Navigating Your Computer
    Learn to move through directories using 'cd', 'ls', and 'pwd' without a mouse.    7 min
  4. File Management via Command Line
    Create, move, and delete files and folders using 'mkdir', 'touch', and 'rm'.    7 min
  5. Workflow Basics: Version Control & Git
    Understand the concept of tracking changes and the basic 'add-commit-push' workflow.    8 min
2 Structuring the Web with HTML
Build the meaningful skeleton of a website using modern HTML standards. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. HTML Syntax and Document Structure
    Understand tags, attributes, and the boilerplate structure of an HTML5 document.    6 min
  2. The Power of Semantic HTML
    Use tags like <header>, <main>, and <section> to provide meaning to web content.    7 min
  3. Text Elements: Headings, Paragraphs, and Lists
    Organize written content using hierarchy and ordered/unordered lists.    6 min
  4. Hyperlinks and Navigation
    Connect pages and external resources using the anchor tag.    6 min
  5. Working with Images and Media
    Embed visual content correctly using the <img> tag and alt attributes.    6 min
3 Styling with Modern CSS
Transform raw HTML into a visually appealing layout. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. CSS Basics: Selectors and Declarations
    Target HTML elements and apply basic style rules like color and font-size.    6 min
  2. The Box Model: Padding, Borders, and Margins
    Understand how every element on a page is a box and how to control its spacing.    7 min
  3. Typography and Color Theory
    Apply web-safe fonts and use Hex/RGB codes for professional styling.    6 min
  4. Layout Basics: Intro to Flexbox
    Use Flexbox to align elements horizontally and vertically with ease.    8 min
  5. Responsive Design: Media Queries
    Learn how to make a website look good on both mobile and desktop screens.    7 min
4 JavaScript: Variables and Data
Start thinking like a programmer by handling data. 5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Variables: Storing Information
    Learn the difference between 'let', 'const', and 'var' for storing data.    6 min
  2. Data Types: Strings and Numbers
    Manipulate text and perform calculations using basic numeric types.    7 min
  3. Booleans and Logical Operators
    Understand true/false values and how to compare data using '==' and '==='.    6 min
  4. Arrays: Organizing Lists of Data
    Store multiple values in a single variable and access them by index.    7 min
  5. Conditional Logic: If/Else Statements
    Direct the flow of a program based on specific conditions.    7 min
5 JavaScript: Loops and Functions
Automate tasks and write reusable code blocks. 5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Introduction to Loops
    Understand why we use loops to avoid repeating code manually.    6 min
  2. The 'For' Loop in Action
    Master the syntax of a for-loop to iterate through arrays.    7 min
  3. Functions: Building Reusable Blocks
    Declare and call functions to keep code DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself).    6 min
  4. Parameters and Return Values
    Pass data into functions and get results back out.    7 min
  5. Scope: Where Variables Live
    Understand the difference between global and local scope in JavaScript.    6 min
6 Logic and Problem Solving
Apply your knowledge to solve introductory technical challenges. 4 lessons · 25 min
  1. The Developer Mindset: Breaking Down Problems
    Learn how to decompose a large problem into small, solvable steps.    6 min
  2. Basic Debugging Techniques
    Use console.log() and browser tools to find and fix errors in your code.    6 min
  3. Challenge: The FizzBuzz Logic
    Solve the classic entry-level coding challenge using loops and conditionals.    8 min
  4. Next Steps: Your Bootcamp Roadmap
    Final checklist of skills and resources for your upcoming software engineering journey.    5 min
Final project

The 'About Me' Personal Site & Logic Script

Build a responsive personal landing page using semantic HTML and CSS. Include a JavaScript script that takes a user's name via a variable and prints a customized greeting based on the time of day using a function and conditional logic.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
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Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
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