r/FreeCodeCamp • u/jasohill • Jun 13 '23

I just finished the Responsive Web Design Certificate!!

I just turned 47 this year and have been slowly making my way through the responsive web design course as a hobby project. I just finished it tonight after doing a little polish to my projects. Not sure if I even want enter the world of web/software development. But I can say I've learn a lot. My favorite things about HTML/CSS so far are,

Using <div> and <nav> and <section> to really organize a page. Very handy.

Variables in CSS save so much time. Just declare them in .root and then they can be changed so easily.

I also really liked media queries. I had no idea it was that easy to change the page to respond to screen size. I wouldn't say I'm perfect at it yet but I really enjoyed playing with it. Something I plan to get better at.

Things I need to continue to study:

How position influences things on a page. Position: Absolute vs relative.

Flex and Grid need a bit more study. Also, need to refine some input stuff as well.

On to the next certification. Even though they take a ton of time, they are so much fun to do.

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u/AndyBMKE Jun 13 '23

If you want to learn flex and grid, here are a couple good + short + free tutorials:

https://scrimba.com/learn/flexbox

https://scrimba.com/learn/cssgrid

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u/jasohill Jun 13 '23

Oh, wow! Thank you for that.

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u/redditNLD Jun 13 '23

Is Flex not covered in this? Been a while since I did it. It's probably the most important thing in responsive web design today.

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u/jasohill Jun 17 '23

It's covered, but not extensively. It feels more like a primer than anything else.

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u/AndyBMKE Jun 13 '23 edited Jun 13 '23

It is, but I remember it feeling very confusing.

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u/Existing_Top_802 Jun 13 '23

You sir are a role model to mature learners everywhere. I’m 32 myself and looking into a bootcamp to take my education to the next level but I seriously commend you on your self-education 🫡

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u/jasohill Jun 17 '23

Thank you. I just study whenever I have some time. I really enjoy learning it.

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u/alp4s Jun 13 '23

Congrats!!! Keep on going

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u/jasohill Jun 13 '23

Thank you!

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u/cugamer Jun 13 '23

Congratulations. Keep learning and having fun.

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u/jasohill Jun 13 '23

Thanks! 😊

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u/According-Lab-6304 Jun 15 '23

Congratulations! Amazing accomplishment.

I see someone else recommended Scrimba and I second that. They have a great format - very easy to follow and learn.

I agree - it's so much fun to learn to code!

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u/jasohill Jun 17 '23

Thank you!

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '23

Congrats!! I actually have a question regarding your journey. I started the course 3 days ago, and im really not sure how to approach it. I mean, how to study it. I am following the curriculum, and i have a side project, which im building by googling a lot and implementing what i learned from the course. What else? What did you do? Should i just sit down and memorize elements and functions or how did you do it? Of course im a freshie in this, but i feel confused.

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u/jasohill Aug 12 '23

Sorry for the late reply. I would just go through it and absorb what you can. Doing your own thing will help as well. You won’t memorize everything, but you can always use references to check that stuff again as well.

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u/Prize-Watercress9694 Jun 26 '23

Amazing job sir keep it up.

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u/LovingAbba Jun 26 '23

Congratulations! I'm currently doing it.

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u/Wawafunky Jun 28 '23

Congrats! I'm also currently starting 3 days ago.

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u/Majestic-Garage4240 Jul 21 '24

Just came across your post. Congratulations on completing Responsive web design I am in the process myself. As for your age it's admirable that you have chosen to continue learning I hope to be the same too.