Introduction
Hello and thank you for applying to App Academy! We're excited to help you begin your journey as a web developer.
Before we get started coding, let's discuss the application process. This prep work will teach you everything you need to know to get into App Academy. The JumpStart admissions process has two steps:
- Step One: After you've completed this prep work, you'll have two tries at the JumpStart Step One Assessment.
- Step Two: After passing the the Step One assessment or online challenge, you'll receive additional prep material and will schedule a technical interview to be completed at home after Step 2.
If you already have coding experience, try taking the practice challenge in the language of your choice. If you finish in less than 45 minutes, you're probably ready for the online coding challenge.
If you're new to coding, don't worry! That's why we provide the prep work. Here's how to get the most out of it:
- Type out the code for any examples in the Repl.it shell (introduced here!). Simply reading the code is not enough to become a great programmer. Typing the code will increase your comprehension, and mistakes will reveal weaknesses in your understanding and improve your debugging. Bugs are software's best teachers, so please don't copy and paste.
- We've provided a glossary at the end of this curriculum for reference.
- When you take the quizzes, keep in mind that they're in no way attached to your application and are not graded. If you don't know the answer to a question, click the explanation button.
- Do all the exercises and view our solutions after you finish. When you're done coding a solution, look at how we would solve it. You'll pick up new tricks and shortcuts as well as Ruby best practices.
- When you've finished the prep work, take the practice assessments several times so you feel prepared and know what to expect for the real thing. We've given you six, so take as many as you need.
Good luck, future Rubyists. We're looking forward to working with you at App Academy!