Heidi Brebels
76 badges unlocked — Member since Feb 23, 2011
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Newbie
Welcome to the exciting world of web professionals! We're happy you decided to join us. Isn't it exciting being a Newbie?
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Old School
You were a part of Treehouse back in old days when it was called Think Vitamin Membership. You're Old School. You're awesome.
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Introduction
Design Foundations HTML Introduction
This introduction is a broad overview of the Internet, the web, and markup languages.
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Text
Text in HTML can be structured many different ways. Utilizing text elements can add semantic structure to web pages.
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Lists
Lists in HTML can be used to create an ordered or unordered grouping of list items, such as a grocery list or your top five favorite movies.
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List Challenge
Design Foundations HTML Lists Challenge
Test your HTML list skills in this Code Challenge! Good luck!
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Tables Challenge
Design Foundations HTML Tables Challenge
Challenge your knowledge of tables!
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HTML Master
Design Foundations HTML Mastery Challenge
Bring it all together in this HTML Code Challenge!
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Introduction
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Introduction
This introduction is a broad overview of cascading stylesheets.
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Selectors
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Selectors
Selectors allow for styling to be applied to particular page elements. This critical concept makes it easy to choose a specific page element and assign CSS properties to it.
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Selector Code Challenge
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Selectors Challenge
Test your knowledge of CSS Selectors in the code challenge.
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Data Types
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Data Types
Data types are different classes of information that can be used with CSS properties. Data Types include integers and floating point values (numbers), strings (pieces of text), colors, and more.
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Text
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Text
In addition to the font property, there are several more properties that allow for text elements to be further manipulated. Examples include the word-spacing, letter-spacing, and line-height properties.
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Text Code Challenge
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Text Challenge
Test your knowledge of CSS text manipulations in this Code Challenge.
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Box Model
Design Foundations CSS Foundations The Box Model
The CSS box model describes rectangular elements on a web page. Each box has a content area which is surrounded by padding, border, and margin areas.
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Page Layout
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Page Layout
The visual formatting model in CSS governs the layout of page elements based on several CSS properties and concepts, such as the size of an element and its position.
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Printing
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Printing
When a user attempts to make a hard copy of a webpage, special CSS styles can be applied to enhance the printing experience. Users will appreciate this, because in most cases it increases the focus on the page content and decreases the amount of printer ink they have to use.
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Framework Foundations
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Framework Foundations
The CSS specification created by the W3C is already very powerful by itself. However, there are pieces of CSS code that most web professionals will have to create repeatedly. This development friction can be eased by using a CSS framework, which is a set of reusable CSS code that is general enough to be applied to just about any project.
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CSS
Design Foundations CSS Foundations
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a language used to describe the visual look of a web page. Using CSS, it is possible to change colors, margin, padding, fonts, and much more.
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Mastery Challenge
Design Foundations CSS Foundations Mastery Challenge
Pass this Code Challenge to prove you've mastered CSS.
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Xcode 4
Xcode is a suite of tools used to design and develop iOS and Mac OSX applications. It contains the main integrated development environment (IDE), Interface Builder used to construct graphical user interface, Instruments used to measure performance, test and debug your app.
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Objective-C
Objective-C is an object-oriented programming language that is an extension of the C language. It is the primary language that gives access to libraries and frameworks to help build an iOS app.
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Foundation Framework
iOS 4 Foundations Foundation Framework
The Foundation framework some basic Objective-C classes that include: classes representing basic data types such as strings and byte arrays, collection classes for storing other key/value pairs such as a dictionary and classes representing system information such as dates.
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Basics
Introduction to Programming Basics
Computer programming can be intimidating at first, but this gentle introduction to the subject will make the learning curve a bit easier to climb.
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Links
Hyperlinks are the fundamental idea that makes the web great. They allow pages to be linked together so that it's easy to navigate through the sea of information.
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HTML
This HTML Tutorial helps you master HTML. HTML or "Hyper Text Markup Language" describes the basic structure and content of a web page. Mastering HTML and its many elements is critical for any type of web professional.
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Objects
Design Foundations HTML Objects
Objects in HTML include elements like images and multimedia plugins. This class of elements essentially allows for the addition of content that is not text-based.
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Tables
Design Foundations HTML Tables
Tables in HTML can be used for structuring and formatting tabular data, similar to the display capabilities of spreadsheet software. Tables are useful for organizing and relating quantitative and qualitative data sets.
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Forms
Forms are a special class of HTML elements that can be combined together to create pages that accept user input. The user input generated by forms can then be processed by software that runs on the server-side.
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Website Basics
Technology Foundations Website Basics
Beyond HTML and CSS, there are several basic technology skills that every web professional should know. Some of these include uploading files to the web via FTP or purchasing domains and hosting.
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Media Queries
Design Foundations CSS3 Media Queries
Media Queries are a unique addition to CSS3 that allows designers to apply CSS declarations dynamically based on client conditions. For example, if the width of the browser window drops below a predetermined value, alternative CSS can be applied dynamically.
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Fundamentals
Design Foundations Responsive Web Design Foundations Fundamentals
Responsive Web Design enables web pages to make layout adjustments based on the width of the browser. This technique is powered by a new feature of CSS3 called media queries.
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Responsive Web Design
Design Foundations Responsive Web Design Foundations
Responsive Web Design (RWD) is a fresh take on a growing problem. RWD allows a single design to work across the ever widening spectrum of screen resolutions, as opposed to the more traditional method of designing separate sites for various mobile devices.
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Mobile
Design Foundations Responsive Web Design Foundations Mobile
Responsive Web Design allows a single code base to work across multiple screen resolutions. However, on mobile devices, there are special design considerations that need to be taken into account.
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App Lifecycle & View Controllers
iOS 4 Foundations App Lifecycle & View Controllers
The app lifecycle constitutes of the sequence of events that occurs between the launch and termination of an application and how it relates to the application delegate. In addition, the basics of view controllers, how they manage the loading and unloading of views and adapt to changes in device orientation.
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App Distribution
iOS 4 Foundations App Distribution
Prior to submitting an app to the app store it must be tested on an actual device and then checked for memory leaks. Once ready there are several steps to be taken to deploy it to the app store such as: provisioning profiles, iTunes connect setup, archival and submission of binaries to the App store.
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TableViewController
iOS 4 Foundations TableViewController
A UITableViewController is a convenience class to manage a table view and it's underlying data. A table view is made of table view cells which visually appears as a scrollable list that uses a datasource and delegate to manage its look and functionality.
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Tab bar
A tab bar interface is made up of several components such as: the tab bar along the bottom, tab bar items and the tab bar controller. The key component is the tab bar which is used to navigate between different modes or views of your application. The tab bar is visually divided into individual tab bar items. The tab bar controller creates and manages the tab bar views and the view controllers associated with them.
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Controls
Part of the user interface is made up of controls such as buttons, textfields or sliders that convey user intent to the application. Most controls follow a Target-Action design pattern that allows any implementation of a control to send messages to a target when an action occurs.
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Views
The user interface is made up of views and controls that determine the look and behavior of an application. A base view class called UIView is made up of several subviews and has subclasses that provide specific views such as: UIImageView displays an image or animates multiple images or UIScrollView displays scrollable content.
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Your First App
iOS 4 Foundations Your First App
A simple Hello World application gets you acquainted to the two main tools you will need: Xcode and Interface Builder. Xcode is the integrated development environment or IDE used to build your iOS app and Interface Builder is the graphical user interface layout tool.
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iOS 4
Learn the fundamentals to become an iOS app developer such as: Objective-C, Xcode 4, App Lifecycle, Views, Controllers and much more. The only requirement is that you know how to program in an object-oriented language.
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Control Structures
Introduction to Programming Control Structures
Control structures determine the flow of execution within an application. A conditional statement can fork the execution down several paths or a loop can execute the same code several times until a condition is met.
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Objects and Arrays
Introduction to Programming Objects and Arrays
An array is a way of storing multiple items and each item is associated to a number called the index. Each item can be accessed using the index value. Objects are usually associated to meaningful pieces of data which it can hold and manipulate.
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Functions
Introduction to Programming Functions
A function contains a piece of code that needs to be executed several times from different parts of your application
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Introduction to Programming
Basic programming skills are essential for all web professionals, including designers. High level programming concepts learned here are applicable to most computer languages.
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Basics
The basics of HTML5 provides a broad overview of how it's being developed and how to use some of the new tags.
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HTML5
HTML5 is a collection of new open web technologies that builds upon established W3C standards. The HTML5 specification includes new semantic page elements, multimedia features, and more.
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Video
The HTML5 video element was included in the draft specification with the specific purpose of playing videos or movies. This essentially replaces the need for the object element and browser plugins that handle video multimedia.
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Workspace Basics
Photoshop Foundations Workspace Basics
An introduction to the menus, toolbar, windows and panels that make up the Adobe Photoshop workspace.
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Elements
Design Foundations Aesthetic Foundations Elements
The elements of art form the basic visual building blocks. With elements like line, shape, and form, it is possible to approach design from an objective and analytical perspective.
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Principles
Design Foundations Aesthetic Foundations Principles
The principles of art are a set of rules or guidelines that utilize the elements of art to create patterns. By leveraging principles like harmony, contrast, and emphasis, the elements of art can be manipulated to bring forth emotional depth and dynamic visuals.
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Color Theory
Design Foundations Aesthetic Foundations Color Theory
Color theory is the study of mixing colors together and the visual effects of various combinations. Color has been studied for many centuries, but the advent of computer graphics has made this area even more interesting.
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Aesthetic Foundations
Design Foundations Aesthetic Foundations
Aesthetic Foundations will cover the elements and principles of art, along with color theory. This basic knowledge will provide a design language that enables more effective communication amongst designers and other team members.
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Code Racer
Code Racer is a multi-player live coding game that teaches newbies how to code a basic website using HTML and CSS, and tests intermediate and advanced users on their coding speed and agility. Players race against each other and the clock to complete coding challenges, unlocking weapons and rewards along the way.
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Introduction Variables
JavaScript Foundations Variables
Introduction Variables
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Introduction
Design Foundations Accessibility Introduction
A broad definition of accessibility could include mobile devices, software machines, and people with disabilities. However, the more traditional definition of accessibility focuses exclusively on people that access the web in atypical ways.
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Selectors
Design Foundations CSS3 Selectors
Selectors have been available since the advent of CSS, but there are several new CSS3 selectors. These selectors allow web professionals to apply properties to page elements that were previously more difficult to access.
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Automatic Reference Counting
iOS 5 Foundations Automatic Reference Counting
Automatic Reference Counting is an exciting new addition to iOS 5 that makes manual reference counting obsolete. It is a compiler level feature that removes all the hassle out of memory management and makes iOS development easier.
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Storyboards
A storyboard is a visual representation of the user interface for an iOS application. A storyboard is composed of a sequence of scenes, each of which represented by a view controller and its views; scenes are connected by a segue, which represents the transition between two view controllers.
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Web View
The UIWebView class uses the WebKit rendering engine to embed web content in your application. It can also be used displayed documents such as: PDF, Excel, Keynote, Numbers, etc. In addition, you can add browser navigation functionality such as moving forward and back in the history stack and intercept browser events.
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Ruby Basics
Ruby Basics
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Objects, Classes, and Variables
Ruby Foundations Objects, Classes, and Variables
The Objects, Classes, and Variables badge gets you familiar with the Ruby language. You'll learn about how to tell the Ruby interpreter what to do, set variables, and create and instantiate classes.
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Ruby Strings
The Ruby Strings badge teaches you how to create and work with strings, learn about special characters and escape, and learn about common and useful methods available when working with strings.
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Ruby Numbers
The Ruby Numbers badge will get you comfortable working with numbers in Ruby. This badge teaches you about integers, floating point numbers, math, and more. You'll learn how to create and work with numbers, compare numbers, and work with currency.
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JS Strings
JavaScript Foundations Strings
JS Strings
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JavaScript Numbers
JavaScript Foundations Numbers
JavaScript Numbers
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Chair Yoga
Archive Treehouse Lifestyles Chair Yoga
The Chair Yoga badge teaches you how to comfortably exercise at work!
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Taking The Perfect Profile Picture
Archive Treehouse Lifestyles Taking The Perfect Profile Picture
Level up your social networking skills with the taking the perfect profile picture badge!
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Online Dating
Archive Treehouse Lifestyles Online Dating
In this badge, Nick shows us how to use an online dating website to start a real-life romance.
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Ruby Arrays
An array is container for different kinds data. The Ruby arrays badge will teach you what arrays are and get you comfortable with creating and working with arrays.
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Websites
Design Foundations Accessibility Websites
Accessibility on a static website has a lot to do with creating semantic markup. However, creating an aesthetic with CSS is equally important and can help users with various types of vision and motor impairments.
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Web Apps
Design Foundations Accessibility Web Apps
Interactive web applications are slightly different than static websites, and can present some unique challenges in regards to accessibility.
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Accessibility
Design Foundations Accessibility
Accessibility is the practice of making websites available to all people, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
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Appearance
iOS 5 has a new capabilities to help customize the appearance of UIKit views and controls giving your application a unique look and feel. In addition, the appearance proxy helps you consolidate customization while providing a consistent look and feel.
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Layer Basics
Photoshop Foundations Layer Basics
Layer Basics
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