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Learning @ HackerYou

An entire year has now passed since I took my first course at HackerYou. Since then I have finished three of their part-time programs (Javascript, Fullstack, and WordPress), as well as three of their one to two day workshops (Creating Cross-Platform Applications with Electron, Building Web applications with Webpack2, and Building REST APIs with Node.Js). Through the experience I have gotten to experience their high-quality part-time programs, become familiar with their very friendly and professional instructors, and make use of … Continue reading →

Building Rest APIs with Node.JS

On July 15, 2017 I attended my third HackerYou hosted workshop. The workshop was about creating your own REST APIs using Node.Js. I was already somewhat familiar with the material after taking HackerYou’s Fullstack Web development course. It had been almost a year since I had finished the Fullstack development course, and I felt that a course to brush-up on and extend that knowledge would be very beneficial. The workshop was lead by Simon Bloom and Ryan Christiani. Both of … Continue reading →

Learning WordPress @ HackerYou

In Spring 2017, I started the WordPress course offered by HackerYou. Having taken the Javascript course at HackerYou that was instructed by Wes Bos, I knew I was in for another great learning experience. Wes’ teaching style always makes the material he is teaching both informative and enjoyable. The energy he brings into the classroom before the class even starts to the minute he steps out the door. The passion he has for the subject, and the way he presents … Continue reading →

Building Web Applications with Webpack2

On June 25, 2017, I took the Webpack2 workshop at HackerYou, instructed by Drew Minnis. I had already taken one workshop at HackerYou so my expectations were high. It was great to see that those expectations were met. I got to become familiar with yet another one of HackerYou’s incredible instructors, and add knowledge of a new skillset to my already expanding list. The workshop was held in a spacious classroom in HakerYou’s second building. Drew delivered a great workshop, … Continue reading →

Building Cross Platform Desktop Apps with Electron

On March 25, 2017 I attended a one-day workshop hosted by HackerYou to learn how to create cross platform Desktop applications using the Electron Framework. The concept of building esktop applications using little more than Javascript, HTML, and CSS intrigued me. It opened up doors of new possibilities and avenues for me to explore. Learning to use my existing skills as a wed developer to build actual applicatiosn was an opportunity I couldn’t allow myself to miss. The class took … Continue reading →

Learning JS @ HackerYou

In the spring of 2016 after a recommendation from a co-worker, I registered to take a course to learn Javascript at HackerYou from instructor Wes Bos. The registration process was quick, friendly, and easy, and the management staff themselves immediately made you feel like you wanted to be there. The buildings and learning spaces were clean, inviting, and very well maintained. Before I had even taken my first class, HackerYou was already hitting all of the marks. Going into the … Continue reading →