Explorer
Welcome to SC Codes! This is the perfect place to start if you’re interested in learning more about what coding is, what resources are available through SC Codes, and where to begin your educational journey.
Check out the video below for a welcome from SC Codes Program Director, Kaity Miller.
First thing’s first – We’re so excited you’ve found us and we can’t wait to get to know you! We’ll start by sharing a little about us before diving in.
SC Codes is a learning platform that gives all South Carolina residents free access to code education. No strings attached. What makes us so special is our high-quality, custom-built curriculum and our amazing network of mentors (all available in a few clicks of your mouse!)
Below, you’ll find a few suggestions on where to go from here and how to get the most out of your experience with us.
Expected Outcomes
After completion of this learning track, the following outcomes are expected.
Pre-learning outcomes:
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- How to access & navigate the SC Codes library of courses
- How to successfully take an SC Codes course
- How to get help with a course if you become stuck
- How to choose which course is the best fit for you and your goals
Learning outcomes:
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- Understanding of what coding is
- Understanding the difference between Frontend & Backend languages
- Understanding basic concepts of a chosen coding language
- Knowing whether or not they are interested in continuing to learn on our platform
Where to begin
We recommend all new SC Codes learners start here! This course will ensure you know how to navigate the learning platform, ask for help, and get the most out of your courses. You’ll also be introduced to the best ways to connect with a mentor.
JavaScript is one of the most widely used frontend programming languages today. This entry-level course is a great place to start learning the foundational concepts of programming and what you can do with the JavaScript programming language.
Ruby is a wonderful backend programming language for beginners to learn as its syntax is so high-level and easy to understand that it’s often considered as close as you can get to coding in English! This course will expose you to the foundational concepts needed to start programming in Ruby.
Suggested Resources
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite resources for beginners. These resources may include videos, blog posts, articles, podcasts and more. We also love when learners share the resources they’ve found value in, so please reach out if there’s a resource you’d like to share with others. And check back here frequently for additions and updates!
Blog: 7 Fundamental Tips to Start Programming
Video: Introduction to Programming & Computer Science
Video: Basics of Coding in 10 Minutes
Hang Out With Us
We would love to get to know you more through a virtual course, our monthly info session, or Slack. If you’re not familiar with Slack, it’s an easy to use (and free) messaging app that the SC Codes team and learners use as our primary communication tool. It’s also a very widely used app in the tech industry!
Keep an eye on our Event Calendar or follow us on social media to stay in the know!
Don’t forget to Join us on Slack!