Link to the coursework

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDA3_5982h8

Why are we doing this?

Programming is all about algorithms. But what is an algorithm?

Read Introduction to Algorithms in the book the JS Way
Watch The Exact Instructions Challenge😄

These show “algorithm recipes”, and the video shows that you have to think carefully when building them. How does CYF Blocks help you build algorithms? Discuss this together in a Slack thread.

Maximum time in hours

2

How to submit

Discuss this together in a Slack thread

Link to the coursework

https://blocks.codeyourfuture.io/

Why are we doing this?

Complete the CYF Blocks Syllabus, including at least 6 “projects”. Write down any questions you have to ask when we next meet.

You will need evidence to apply for the Software Development Course, so store your work!

Share your favourite project (or something completely new) in the Slack channel for your cohort.

Maximum time in hours

10

How to get help

Share your blockers in your class channel.

How to submit

Attach your evidence to your copy of this ticket on your own planning board.
Make a screenshot of the lessons and paste one image per comment.

When you’re done, move your ticket to Done.

Coursework content

Check the Slack Rota spreadsheet and post something on your cohort Slack channel on your assigned day. Choose a subject you enjoy.

Remember to reply to every daily post with additional information, comments or opinion.

Estimated time in hours

0.5

What is the purpose of this assignment?

1. Getting familiar with Slack
2. Using Slack on daily basis

How to submit

1. Create a thread on the day that your name is on. Ask everyone to reply in the thread. (Stretch target: add a phrase about WHY you wanted to share this OR what you learned from it)
2. If anyone doesn’t reply in the thread, add the 🧵 emoji to their answer to remind them to answer in the thread.
3. Add the link to your post on Slack on this coursework
4. Add a screenshot of your post on this coursework

Coursework content

Write 1 paragraph of your personal story/statement

Estimated time in hours

1

What is the purpose of this assignment?

1. Write a 1 paragraph statement - between 50 and 100 words. Think about skills you have that can be used in your future job in tech, and mention them in this text.
2. Check grammar using Grammarly. You should not have more than 3 mistakes.
3. Add your statement to the “Personal Statement” thread on the Cohort Slack channel. If the thread hasn’t been created yet, please do it.

How to submit

Add the link to your post on Slack on this coursework
Add a screenshot of your post on this coursework

Anything else?

This video explains how to search in Slack