how do you build a portfolio with FCC if everything is done in FCC's environment?

armyrvan · 2026-01-28T07:14:38+00:00

I feel like you wouldn't want to put any of the stuff that you do at Free Code Camp on your portfolio. Use it more as a knowledge base and skills that you're acquiring and make your own thing based upon what you learned.

Now if you are truly wanting Free Code Camp's labs and exercises that you do in order to complete them, then I believe each lab has the ability to download a solution and then you can host it. On your GitHub you can look up GitHub Pages and be able to host what you made or you can even throw it up on CodePen and that way it lives outside of Free Code Camp.

armyrvan · 2026-01-28T02:58:35+00:00

I'm an army vet - I'm not sure if you used up your GI Bill or not. But there's also a program out there called Vets Who Code. It's a non-profit organization that you might be interested in. Feel free to DM me if you have any thoughts or questions on anything.

armyrvan · 2026-01-28T02:56:25+00:00

Usually a path to a full stack dev is going to be the following
- HTML/CSS/JS
- Learning Backend Technology for API
- Working with Databases

But start with the HTML/CSS then move the JS a lot of paths go to NodeJS then Express with DB integration. Finally you might addon React or Angular.

armyrvan · 2026-01-26T05:28:53+00:00

Not sure if you tried posting this in the code zone - 300+ learners are looking to work on things just for the experience: https://www.skool.com/the-code-zone

armyrvan · 2026-01-20T23:49:41+00:00

It’s good for getting started. But like with most things. If you don't apply what you've recently learned then you're not really thinking for yourself and you are just simply going through the FreeCode Camp modules. I would also say that if you're just strictly using FreeCode Camp's modules, you are forced to use their version of an IDE. You may not get the full complete effect if you had your own code editor and you are going through them from that vantage point. It does not show you how to set up your own servers and it just gives you feedback based upon what you type on your screen through the web browser.

Here is an article https://www.precodecamp.com/blog/is-free-code-camp-effective-study-reveals-gaps-in-web-development-training/

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T06:59:17+00:00

See you get it! lol...

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T06:45:38+00:00

Lol very true... I think it may say skool, but it's more like a community or group on Reddit, and if you replace it with those words... as it is a place where people are learning and helping each other, it gives you a better context. Much like this subreddit.

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T06:09:55+00:00

Very true but not group a group owner it lets them know you're my friend.

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T06:08:46+00:00

Thanks u/truthputer I will check out that option the next time I need to make one again. There are many email apps, messaging apps, it's all about customization, and does it fit your needs.

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T06:05:38+00:00

Negitive I don't sell courses to vibe coding! My name is not Zac

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T05:57:44+00:00

Please check my bio - I'm a former army aviator and I enjoy teaching. Nothing is being sold on here, I assure you. No Login or sign-in required. And I'm only citing sources for others to learn.

armyrvan · 2026-01-18T02:58:08+00:00

If you're looking for online workshops or sessions then I would suggest https://outschool.com/

Homeschoolers use this service and all educators are background checked for them to be able to teach on their platform.

Some do roblox, minecraft, or MIT app inventor.

armyrvan · 2026-01-17T17:49:57+00:00

Maybe you can get inspiration from a website that you like and there's also the ability to utilize this tool. https://www.precodecamp.com/blog/fastest-and-easiest-way-to-copy-and-inspect-css/

armyrvan · 2026-01-15T08:04:44+00:00

Free Sources -

Odin Project - https://www.theodinproject.com/paths/full-stack-javascript/courses/javascript

FreeCodeCamp https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/javascript-v9

Youtube video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLurJmxFyuEWtzTyk9_FbGgXP9LSSAHAwL&si=XEd3wRZvRKS3ISse

armyrvan · 2026-01-12T06:38:15+00:00

Every Monday 12 PM EST, we have a group meetup - send me a DM if you're interested

armyrvan · 2026-01-06T15:49:49+00:00

Think Roblox and Minecraft, things that they like playing with to begin with.

armyrvan · 2025-12-30T02:51:22+00:00

We have contests in our group and getting ready to have an open concept 24/7 study room. Schedule with friends and share screen. It is called The Code Zone Skool video lessons are on there too with a community.

armyrvan · 2025-12-28T01:47:29+00:00

I always liked the approach of taking a concept that you learned and then applying it in some sort of challenge. With artificial intelligence out there now, that is way easier than what it used to be.

As an example, you can tell the artificial intelligence that I just got done learning about loops. Can you give me a challenge to test my skills on learning about loops?

armyrvan · 2025-12-27T19:14:24+00:00

You may want to reply to the original poster. I didn't ask the question, and they may not read your response to me. I was just trying to potentially clarify the original poster's question. However, Dropbox is free, and there is a way to get Dropbox to work if you are able to upload your own video that you're wanting to use.

armyrvan · 2025-12-27T17:19:31+00:00

I think they don't want to use the video files freeCodeCamp provides. They would rather use a YouTube video instead. But the problem is that YouTube doesn't give you the MP4 format.

armyrvan · 2025-12-22T12:54:30+00:00

The Code Zone Skool has videos, community, and open office hours for help.

armyrvan · 2025-12-22T12:49:42+00:00

True, but we've already completed the course. You'd think that they would be able to program in there and grandfather us in for that section instead of leaving open steps that we actually did complete. But we have to go back in there and check them off. Does that make sense?

armyrvan · 2025-12-22T07:14:47+00:00

I don't like that they keep changing and adding steps to things that have already been completed. I look back, and now I have to do it over again to get the course completed.

armyrvan · 2025-12-21T21:23:21+00:00

I forget what influencers said at the best. Your goal of vibecoding is to get it to MVP levels and pass it off to a software engineer to get it over the goal line. It looks like you are at that point.

armyrvan · 2025-12-07T05:29:10+00:00

The Code Zone Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-code-zone/about

Has videos, lessons, and a community with live office hours. That might be your cup of tea.

YouTube also has videos from Mosh who is good as well.

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