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Kaycee Harris
935 PointsHow do I start working on small projects
I wanted to start building small projects to get some better understanding. I'm a true beginner, so I wanted to know can I start building some of my projects in atom? Also, if i want to rebuild a website, how would I do that? Can I use atom to rebuild the site, or would I have to use my browser?
Alexander D
8,685 PointsHello there,
The best time to start working on your projects is now! I am personally using Atom. There are some plugins that you can use with it, and they let you preview your code in real time. As an alternative, you can simply drop your HTML file into a regular browser to what you're working on.
I always try to create mini-projects as I see new courses. At the end, my goal is to build a portfolio with all the crazy things I've built. You can absolutely do that using Atom.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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KAMRAN IMRANLI
4,107 Points@Alexander De Michieli so you mean, the best way to practice is creating a website from scratch using atom?
Alexander D
8,685 PointsHello there,
Yes absolutely!
I am personally following a front-end development track, every time I learn how to float columns, or learn how to do a flex navbar, or create a simple Javascript program, I add those elements into my personal site. I do this with Atom!
KAMRAN IMRANLI
4,107 Points@Alexander De Michieli thank you for guidance. Wish u all the best!
jonas oben ayuk
1,574 Pointswow that's great, i am a beginner too also taking the web dv track i will follow your advice bro. thanks
Alexander D
8,685 PointsNo problem! I recommend using Codepen as well. This is a great tool for sharing your workspace and creating your projects:
I see Codepen as a sketchbook. I have some finished projects there, but I mainly add my tests, thoughts and trials.
Muhammad Khan
Courses Plus Student 8,772 PointsHi there, Yes, Kamran is right. The best way to practice is to build a website form scratch using any good text editor like - atom, VS Code, Sublime etc. I do the same too, but I use VS Code. I also use local virtual server of VS code to check my website.
Peter Jonsson
1,857 PointsHi !
A question: What have you found is the most practical way to host your own websites? Do you run them from your harddrive or do you have them on a server ?
KAMRAN IMRANLI
4,107 PointsKAMRAN IMRANLI
4,107 PointsKaycee Harris I have the same question actually. At least, a website for having some challenges in CSS or HTMl would be a great way to practice.