Nodeschool.io

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Post by co_pl_te » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 4:51 PM UTC

Nodeschool.io
nodeschool.io

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Post by oceanstone » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 5:30 PM UTC

This is awesome, it's like an open source CodeSchool. I'm already learning a ton from the "Stream Adventure" lesson.

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Post by Discordian93 » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 5:38 PM UTC

As a beginning programmer, what would I need to know before attempting this? Javascript?

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Post by JPKab » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 5:43 PM UTC

Ok, this is GREAT. It's clear you put a lot of work into this, or maybe the NPM installation is making it look bigger than it is, particularly with the stream-adventure.

FYI, the stream-adventure spit out some error codes involving Darwin, but it seems to have installed with no issue.

I feel like I know Node decently well, but I think this will be a great way to stay sharp and commit more of what I know to memory vs. constantly referencing my old code.

The fact that you've created a tool which requires no internet connection or browser to use is fucking fantastic BTW. I love being able to go somewhere quiet, internet or not, and just dig into something. Turning off the WiFi just helps ensure there are no distractions.

Thank you!

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Post by jedireza » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 5:54 PM UTC

I'm glad it's consumed on the command line instead of a web interface. Very nice work.

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Post by oceanstone » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 5:54 PM UTC

Discordian93 wrote: post #3

As a beginning programmer, what would I need to know before attempting this? Javascript?

CodeSchool recently released a free introduction to JavaScript: http://www.codeschool.com/courses/javascript-road-trip-part-...

This would be a great place to start.

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Post by Discordian93 » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 6:10 PM UTC

oceanstone wrote: post #6

Discordian93 wrote: post #3

As a beginning programmer, what would I need to know before attempting this? Javascript?

CodeSchool recently released a free introduction to JavaScript: http://www.codeschool.com/courses/javascript-road-trip-part-... This would be a great place to start.

It's too basic, it doesn't even cover loops, functions or arrays, but thanks for the suggestion! I already know some javascript, I was just asking if that is enough knowledge for learning node or if I need to know about MVC concepts, networking, etc... which I don't.

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Post by suhailpatel » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 6:14 PM UTC

This looks absolutely fantastic and the fact it's on my own desktop means I can use my own tools etc. It seems really well crafted and i'm really looking forward to learning some Node.

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Post by oceanstone » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 6:15 PM UTC

Discordian93 wrote: post #7

oceanstone wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

CodeSchool recently released a free introduction to JavaScript: http://www.codeschool.com/courses/javascript-road-trip-part-... This would be a great place to start.

It's too basic, it doesn't even cover loops, functions or arrays, but thanks for the suggestion! I already know some javascript, I was just asking if that is enough knowledge for learning node or if I need to know about MVC concepts, networking, etc... which I don't.

Oh, yeah jump right in! Worst case scenario, you learn a few new things.

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Post by matmoody » Tue, Sep 17, 2013, 6:20 PM UTC

This is a great starting point. Nicely done! Just hope new lessons pop up regularly.