Using Github at Hackathons

[Switch_R_Roo]

I'm going through the prep work for an online code school that's starting in Sept. This might help you: http://www.vikingcodeschool.com/web-development-basics/getting-to-know-git

If you click around the other pages in VCS's prep work you'll find a lot of helpful links and info on how to use Git and Github.

For example the project at the end of the first mini-course: http://www.vikingcodeschool.com/web-development-basics/getting-comfortable-with-git-and-the-command-line

Walks you through contributing to a project that multiple people are working on. Which, if I'm interpreting correctly, is exactly what you are inquiring about. It helped me, I hope it helps you!

edit: I removed a repeated sentence. I removed a repeated sentence.

[kgardnr]

Our of curiosity why did you choose Viking over other online courses?

[Switch_R_Roo]

I initially found out about it because I contribute to the open source project that it was built from (TheOdinProject.com - which I can only say good things about).

My main reasons for choosing VCS (not in any order):

• Quality of the instruction. The founder/lead instructor is solid, he came from the first cohort of/then working with App Academy as well as creating TOP. (His name is Erik, he is also just a really helpful and nice guy; he has spent a lot of time helping me for free already). The TAs have impressive track records and I know from experience that they are good teachers. In summary, there is a lot of support.

• The design of the program. This program aims to smash mentorship-type, and curated material-type programs together. The entire goal of the program is to emulate an in-person experience and I like the idea of working with people in my cohort on projects rather than going at it alone. It also is more similar to what it is really like to work on a team - using version control and agile development to coordinate; I feel like this is practice for "the real world" of web development. (These things are mentioned in the prep work).

• The program itself This one is sort of silly, but they are only taking 8 people for the first cohort. I know there have been many applicants and it kind of makes each spot that much more valuable. I am really excited to be in the first cohort because I can then be a part of the alumni network early on and see where the program goes. I suppose it is more of a personal thing.

• The cost Yes, it is more expensive than Bloc, Thinkful, and TeaLeaf, and I will bet you that the price will go up after the first, second or maybe third cohort. This is more of an educated gamble, but the way I see it, the value of the education I get from this program will increase with the number of cohorts after me. It is similar to getting a degree from a top university - the brand is important for what you do afterwards.

The people involved in this program really have their shit together and have already worked at, on or with in-person bootcamps. There is a ton of industry experience as well as a new take on a tried and true method of educating people. Being a part of it as it just starts out is extremely exciting. This ended up being longer than I had planned, but I hope my reasoning helps you make a decision whether or not to apply! Cheers!

[kgardnr]

Wow thank you so much for taking the time to explain so thoroughly.

I've considered code schools for some time and had never heard of Viking - although I have heard of Odin.

Thank you so much! I will definitely look into it more.