Join us for Coding 101, our third workshop leading up to ATX Hack for Change 2018, and learn how to build your own website! This workshop is aimed at beginners with little to no programming experience.
Key Takeaways
- A basic understanding of HTML & CSS.
- How text, images and links are embedded in the website for a rich user experience.
- Hack together your very first website!
We’ll also provide you with available resources if you’d like to continue learning.
Prerequisites and Preparation
Bring your own laptop (Mac, PC or Chromebook, Mac preferred).
About the Host
St. Edward’s University is a liberal arts university in Austin — and that’s just the beginning. Our identity is shaped by our location in Austin, Texas, and strengthened by our partner universities all over the world. Who we are is rooted in where we come from. Our founders, the Congregation of Holy Cross, have been educating diverse students to think critically, act ethically and strive for social justice since the 1830s. Now it’s our turn.
About Our Partners
Open Austin is a volunteer citizen brigade advocating for open government, open data and civic application development since 2009. They are affiliated with the nonprofit Code for America, which believes government can work for the people and by the people in the 21st century. Open Austin is focused on the needs of our own community and uses design, technology and open data to improve the quality of life in our city.
Google Fiber is committed to bringing reliable, affordable internet to everyone in Austin. By building a fiber optic network in Austin, Google is bringing 1000 MBPS internet speeds to the public. Google’s mission is to make all information universally accessible and useful.
The City of Austin Innovation Office helps diverse and inclusive teams examine challenges and opportunities to surface better ideas and solutions that make a lasting, positive impact. The Innovation Office works with internal and external partners to develop, test, organize and encourage innovative projects with the goal of fostering a culture of innovation within the City of Austin.
