NodeSchool Workshop

This is the first NodeSchool workshop of 2015. We will use the nodeschool.io (http://nodeschool.io/) interactive software to run the workshops. We will focus on the "javascripting" workshop for those with no prior JavaScript experience and the "learnyounode" workshop for those who have JavaScript experience but are new to Node.js.

Bring Your Own Laptop

You'll need to bring your own laptop to the workshop.

Installing Software

It will help us move a lot faster if you can install the required software before coming to the workshop.

• The first thing you need is Node.js, go to nodejs.org (http://nodejs.org/) and click on the "Install" button and follow the installation steps.

• Next, you'll need to install the workshop of your choice. In a terminal, type "npm install javascripting" or "npm install learnyounode -g" (sudo might be needed if you are on Mac. If you don't know what a terminal is, on windows, it's start menu -> run -> cmd, on Mac it's spotlight and type "Terminal". If you can't figure it out, it's okay, come and we'll help you.

• You need a text editor. If you don't already know what to use, I recommend Notepad++ (http://notepad-plus-plus.org/) for Windows and Textmate 2 (http://macromates.com/download) for Mac. If you are on linux, you should already have strong opinions about text editors.

I have made a video to walk you through how to get set up. If you are a mac user, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BShP9q0fz8). If you are a Windows user, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rQB5fr_5D4).

Intro To Node Video

There will be no lecture at the workshop. If you want an intro to Node before coming - especially if you are doing the learnyounode workshop, watch this 11 minute intro video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJmFG4ffJZU).

Volunteer To Be A Teaching Assistant

I could use some help assisting students. If you would like to volunteer, email Toby at present@atlantajavascript.com .