WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.350 --> 00:00:02.960 Now before you start, 2 00:00:02.960 --> 00:00:07.770 here are 10 quick considerations on how to take this course. 3 00:00:07.770 --> 00:00:11.800 And I promise they are super short and super important. 4 00:00:11.800 --> 00:00:14.493 So, please don't skip this video. 5 00:00:15.390 --> 00:00:16.770 And first of all, 6 00:00:16.770 --> 00:00:20.500 there are many different types of students in this course. 7 00:00:20.500 --> 00:00:23.670 Some have never programmed in their life, 8 00:00:23.670 --> 00:00:26.580 others have experienced with other languages, 9 00:00:26.580 --> 00:00:28.380 but not with JavaScript. 10 00:00:28.380 --> 00:00:32.290 And even others have some experience with JavaScript, 11 00:00:32.290 --> 00:00:35.050 but want to become even more advanced. 12 00:00:35.050 --> 00:00:40.050 And this course is for all of you, everyone is welcome. 13 00:00:40.140 --> 00:00:43.670 So, please don't write a bad review right away 14 00:00:43.670 --> 00:00:45.800 if the course is too easy 15 00:00:45.800 --> 00:00:47.240 or too hard 16 00:00:47.240 --> 00:00:51.090 or progressing too slow or too fast for you. 17 00:00:51.090 --> 00:00:54.640 I built this course with everyone in mind. 18 00:00:54.640 --> 00:00:57.380 Now, to make the course perfect for you, 19 00:00:57.380 --> 00:00:59.780 you can always rewatch lectures, 20 00:00:59.780 --> 00:01:02.650 jump to other more advanced sections, 21 00:01:02.650 --> 00:01:06.540 watch the course with slower or faster playback speed, 22 00:01:06.540 --> 00:01:09.990 or ask questions in the Q&A section. 23 00:01:09.990 --> 00:01:13.460 Of course you can give a one-star review 24 00:01:13.460 --> 00:01:16.430 if the course is absolutely terrible, 25 00:01:16.430 --> 00:01:19.690 but please, at least wait a couple of sections 26 00:01:19.690 --> 00:01:21.883 to get a good idea of the course. 27 00:01:23.470 --> 00:01:26.210 Now, about actually taking the course, 28 00:01:26.210 --> 00:01:28.700 you need to code along with me. 29 00:01:28.700 --> 00:01:31.040 And this is crucial, 30 00:01:31.040 --> 00:01:34.530 you will learn exactly zero JavaScript skills 31 00:01:34.530 --> 00:01:37.660 by just sitting and watching me code. 32 00:01:37.660 --> 00:01:40.180 So, you have to code yourself, 33 00:01:40.180 --> 00:01:42.860 even if you're just typing the same code 34 00:01:42.860 --> 00:01:45.170 as I am typing in the video. 35 00:01:45.170 --> 00:01:48.023 It doesn't matter as long as you're coding. 36 00:01:49.770 --> 00:01:53.010 Next, try all the coding challenges. 37 00:01:53.010 --> 00:01:54.920 Do the best that you can, 38 00:01:54.920 --> 00:01:57.260 but if you get stuck for too long, 39 00:01:57.260 --> 00:01:59.730 then simply watch the solution. 40 00:01:59.730 --> 00:02:02.120 And I can't stress this enough, 41 00:02:02.120 --> 00:02:04.870 you have to try the coding challenges, 42 00:02:04.870 --> 00:02:06.787 because otherwise, you will miss 43 00:02:06.787 --> 00:02:10.450 half of the learning opportunity in this course. 44 00:02:10.450 --> 00:02:12.750 And please don't beat yourself up 45 00:02:12.750 --> 00:02:14.900 if you can figure out the solution. 46 00:02:14.900 --> 00:02:17.870 This is completely normal, trust me. 47 00:02:17.870 --> 00:02:19.650 And figuring out the solution, 48 00:02:19.650 --> 00:02:23.710 is actually not even the main point of these challenges. 49 00:02:23.710 --> 00:02:25.410 So, if that happens, 50 00:02:25.410 --> 00:02:28.200 just rewatch the lectures that were covered, 51 00:02:28.200 --> 00:02:31.083 try to understand them better and move on. 52 00:02:33.020 --> 00:02:37.150 If you want the course material to stick, then take notes. 53 00:02:37.150 --> 00:02:39.220 Notes on code syntax, 54 00:02:39.220 --> 00:02:41.420 notes on theory concepts, 55 00:02:41.420 --> 00:02:44.310 and really notes on everything. 56 00:02:44.310 --> 00:02:46.720 You can't take too many notes, 57 00:02:46.720 --> 00:02:48.871 and everyone has their own style, 58 00:02:48.871 --> 00:02:50.863 so, just find yours. 59 00:02:52.520 --> 00:02:55.810 Now, if this is your first time ever programming, 60 00:02:55.810 --> 00:02:58.800 then please don't get overwhelmed. 61 00:02:58.800 --> 00:03:02.710 It's 100% normal that will not understand everything 62 00:03:02.710 --> 00:03:04.160 at the beginning. 63 00:03:04.160 --> 00:03:07.370 Just keep going through the first few sections, 64 00:03:07.370 --> 00:03:10.690 even if you don't understand everything at first, 65 00:03:10.690 --> 00:03:13.410 you soon will, believe me. 66 00:03:13.410 --> 00:03:15.820 But please just don't think, 67 00:03:15.820 --> 00:03:18.150 I guess coding is not for me. 68 00:03:18.150 --> 00:03:23.100 That thought is simply not allowed here, okay? 69 00:03:23.100 --> 00:03:25.330 So, keep in mind that everyone 70 00:03:25.330 --> 00:03:27.480 has different learning speeds. 71 00:03:27.480 --> 00:03:30.350 I have seen tens of thousands of students, 72 00:03:30.350 --> 00:03:32.550 progressing through my courses, 73 00:03:32.550 --> 00:03:34.060 so, believe me, 74 00:03:34.060 --> 00:03:36.013 this is completely normal. 75 00:03:37.879 --> 00:03:40.620 In the first couple of sections of the course, 76 00:03:40.620 --> 00:03:44.360 don't bother understanding exactly why things work 77 00:03:44.360 --> 00:03:47.100 the way they do in JavaScript. 78 00:03:47.100 --> 00:03:48.720 Also in the beginning, 79 00:03:48.720 --> 00:03:51.350 don't stress about efficient code, 80 00:03:51.350 --> 00:03:54.700 or fast code, or clean code. 81 00:03:54.700 --> 00:03:56.600 That's all super important, 82 00:03:56.600 --> 00:03:58.100 don't get me wrong. 83 00:03:58.100 --> 00:04:01.770 But in the first few sections while still learning, 84 00:04:01.770 --> 00:04:04.220 we just want to make things to work. 85 00:04:04.220 --> 00:04:07.340 We will understand the why, later in the course, 86 00:04:07.340 --> 00:04:10.423 and of course make the code clean as well. 87 00:04:11.770 --> 00:04:15.370 The sections in the course built on one another. 88 00:04:15.370 --> 00:04:18.200 So, before moving on from a section, 89 00:04:18.200 --> 00:04:22.670 make sure that you understand exactly what was covered. 90 00:04:22.670 --> 00:04:24.050 So, take a break, 91 00:04:24.050 --> 00:04:26.350 review the code that we wrote, 92 00:04:26.350 --> 00:04:27.830 review your notes 93 00:04:27.830 --> 00:04:30.460 and review the projects that we built. 94 00:04:30.460 --> 00:04:33.200 And maybe even write some code yourself 95 00:04:33.200 --> 00:04:35.040 in order to practice. 96 00:04:35.040 --> 00:04:37.313 Only then, you're ready to move on. 97 00:04:38.900 --> 00:04:41.470 If you ever have an error in your code, 98 00:04:41.470 --> 00:04:42.920 or a question, 99 00:04:42.920 --> 00:04:46.310 always start by trying to solve it yourself, 100 00:04:46.310 --> 00:04:51.060 because this is absolutely essential for your progress. 101 00:04:51.060 --> 00:04:53.670 Now, if you cannot solve the problem, 102 00:04:53.670 --> 00:04:56.150 then check the Q&A section, 103 00:04:56.150 --> 00:04:58.640 because someone probably already had 104 00:04:58.640 --> 00:05:00.740 the same problem before. 105 00:05:00.740 --> 00:05:03.060 And if that doesn't help either, 106 00:05:03.060 --> 00:05:05.930 then just ask a new question. 107 00:05:05.930 --> 00:05:07.160 And to do that, 108 00:05:07.160 --> 00:05:09.170 use a short description, 109 00:05:09.170 --> 00:05:12.500 post your code on codepen.io, 110 00:05:12.500 --> 00:05:15.410 and shared the link in the Q&A. 111 00:05:15.410 --> 00:05:17.280 Because without the code, 112 00:05:17.280 --> 00:05:19.173 we will not be able to help you. 113 00:05:20.990 --> 00:05:24.380 I built and recorded this course on a Mac, 114 00:05:24.380 --> 00:05:29.380 but everything works the exact same way on Windows or Linux. 115 00:05:29.700 --> 00:05:32.950 So, if something doesn't work on your computer, 116 00:05:32.950 --> 00:05:34.500 it's not because you're using 117 00:05:34.500 --> 00:05:37.493 a different operating system, okay? 118 00:05:38.510 --> 00:05:39.980 And now, finally, 119 00:05:39.980 --> 00:05:43.520 and most importantly, have fun. 120 00:05:43.520 --> 00:05:45.790 Coding is a lot of fun. 121 00:05:45.790 --> 00:05:48.530 And it's so rewarding to see something 122 00:05:48.530 --> 00:05:51.066 that you have built yourself. 123 00:05:51.066 --> 00:05:54.630 So, if you're feeling frustrated for some reason, 124 00:05:54.630 --> 00:05:58.390 stop whatever you're doing and come back later. 125 00:05:58.390 --> 00:06:03.090 Always, always have fun while coding, okay? 126 00:06:03.090 --> 00:06:06.593 And with that being said, let's now get started.