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Welcome to Byte Academy
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We've put together this program to get you all on the same footing before entering. You will be learning some basic git, Unix, JavaScript, and Python.
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Our goal is for you hit the ground running when you come to campus.
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The resources will build upon each other to whatever extent they can.
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A lot of it is horizontal to other skills. So, if you are stuck on something, feel free to move on and come back to it later.
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## Step 1
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Make a [GitHub](https://github.com/) account.
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Pick a text editor to use. We recommend [Sublime](http://www.sublimetext.com/) or [Atom](https://atom.io/).
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Make sure [Python 3.4.2](https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/Download) and [Node](http://nodejs.org/download/) are installed on your computer
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## Step 2
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Do these tutorials:
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* [Command Line Crash Course](http://cli.learncodethehardway.org/book/)
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* [Try git](try.github.io)
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* [Git Immersion](http://gitimmersion.com/)
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* [Code Academy HTML/CSS](http://www.codecademy.com/en/tracks/web).
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The tutorials below are not needed to do the rest of the pre-work, but will be necessary for your time at Byte Academy:
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* [SQL Course](http://www.sqlcourse.com/)
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* [SQL Course 2](http://www.sqlcourse2.com/)
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## Step 3
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Work through the practice problems provided. We recommend starting with front end, moving to JS, and finishing with Python.
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Here are some resources to help you on assignments, as well has good reads.
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#### Front End
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* [Guide to wireframing](http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-to-wireframing--webdesign-7399)
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* [A compilation of wireframing articles](http://www.gracesmith.co.uk/get-wireframing-the-all-in-one-guide/)
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#### JavaScript
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* [Javascript Loops](http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_loop_for.asp)
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* [Javascript Object Literals](http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_objects.asp)
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* [Javascript Functions](http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_functions.asp)
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* [Javascript Constructors and the new keyword](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Operators/new)
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* [Read through the design patterns in this book](http://addyosmani.com/resources/essentialjsdesignpatterns/book/#designpatternsjavascript)
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* [Javascript Constructor and Prototype](http://pivotallabs.com/javascript-constructors-prototypes-and-the-new-keyword/)
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* [JQuery API Docs](http://api.jquery.com/)
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* [jQuery Best Practices](http://gregfranko.com/jquery-best-practices/#/)
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#### Python
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* [Python Cheatsheet](http://perso.limsi.fr/pointal/_media/python:cours:mementopython3-english.pdf)
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#### Miscellaneous
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* [Rubular (for regex)](http://www.rubular.com)
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* [Wikipedia on pair programming](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pair_programming)
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#### Good Videos
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* [Simplicity Matters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI8tNMsozo0)
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#### Good Books
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* [Pragmatic Thinking and Learning](http://www.amazon.com/Pragmatic-Thinking-Learning-Refactor-Programmers/dp/1934356050)
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* [Make It Stick](http://www.amazon.com/Make-It-Stick-Successful-Learning/dp/0674729013)
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* [How to Solve it](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/4871878309/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687442&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=069111966X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0R8YW9P9CKC2SGH3JK89)
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* [The Pragmatic Programmer](http://www.amazon.com/The-Pragmatic-Programmer-Journeyman-Master/dp/020161622X)
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* [Code Complete](http://www.amazon.com/Code-Complete-Practical-Handbook-Construction/dp/0735619670/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417644559&sr=1-1&keywords=code+complete)
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