Data Boot Camp! - Pre-Work Curriculum

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln

Welcome!

Congratulations on your acceptance to this Data Intensive Bootcamp!

You are about to embark on an intense and transformational journey that will dramatically improve your skillsets. At times, it will feel challenging, frustrating, and utterly bewildering, but trust us; it will be worth it in the end.

Be warned! This program's curriculum is not easy. You will be exposed to new ideas at breakneck speeds and will be challenged to complete difficult exercises. Be prepared to push yourself and to be pushed.

That said, remember every one of us, behind the scenes, is rooting for you. You were accepted into this program because we believe in your potential to succeed. You will have excellent instructors, dedicated TAs, an extremely rich curriculum, and supportive peers to nudge you forward. If you put in the long hours and hard effort, we're confident you will find the success you're looking for.

The Importance of Pre-work

Because of the challenging nature of this program, we want you to come ready to sprint on Day 1. To help prepare you, we've created a series of modules to complete before your first day. These modules include a mix of reading assignments, videos, and exercises meant to prepare and challenge you for the road ahead.

Good luck! Have fun! Get pumped!

You are in for an amazing ride.

Pre-Work Modules

Module #1 - Prepare for Pre-Work! (Required)

Prepare to be prepared! Let's have a pre-work conversation about pre-work in this module.

Module #2 - Get Your Mind Right (Required)

This bootcamp won't be easy. Set the right attitude and expectations through the help of this module.

Module #3 - Type Like a Tiger (Recommended)

Every line of code begins on the keyboard, and so should you! Practice your typing skills with this module.

Module #4 - My Machine is Ready! (Required)

Ready your computer for bootcamp battle! Tools, installers, and readmes abound in this module.

Module #5 - Excellence with Excel (Required)

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Module #6 - Sort of Code with Pseudocode (Required)

Code is complicated, but life doesn't have to be. Pseudocode your way to clarity with this module.

Module #7 - Where's the $@#*'ing Error? (Required)

You'll find yourself confused many a time in this course. Prepare your strategy in this module.

Module #8 - Python Playpen! (Required)

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Module #9 - HTML Hotness (Recommended)

Time to finally code! Get a head start on the first day of class through this module.

Module #10 - See Me CSS (Recommended)

I'm so pretty! Style up your simple HTML with CSS, and further your head start in the course with this module.

Module #11 - Jiggle into Javascript (Recommended)

Dang! You're diving into the good stuff! Get a preliminary dose of Javascript in this module.

Module #12 - Time to Get a Job (Required)

All done with the required modules, and looking for more practice? Check out our recommendations in this module.

Module #13 - What Next? (Recommended)

All done with the required modules, and looking for more practice? Check out our recommendations in this module.

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