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Alex Franklin

Kansas City, MO

Open to Work

Wichita State University Alum with a BA in Secondary Ed for English and current sales professional aspiring to FINALLY begin my life-long career and best chapter of my life as a web developer !

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5,389

JavaScript

5353 pts
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36 pts
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2,163

CSS

2161 pts
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2 pts
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1,195

HTML

1195 pts
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0 pts
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1,082

Python

1082 pts
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Design

1038 pts
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Development Tools

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Data Analysis

52 pts
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Digital Literacy

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Skills & Experience

Company

Spring Venture Group
Job Title

Field Underwriter

155 Achievements

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Sequence Operations

Python Sequences

Achieved
Dec 30, 2020
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Sequence Iterations

Python Sequences

Achieved
Dec 30, 2020
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Packing and Unpacking

Functions, Packing, and Unpacking

Achieved
Dec 30, 2020
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Getting Info In and Out of Functions

Functions, Packing, and Unpacking

Achieved
Dec 30, 2020
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Introduction to Functions

Functions, Packing, and Unpacking

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Dec 30, 2020
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Getting to Know Tuples

Introducing Tuples

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Dec 30, 2020
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Build an Application

Introducing Lists

Achieved
Dec 29, 2020
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Using Lists

Introducing Lists

Achieved
Dec 29, 2020
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Meet Lists

Introducing Lists

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Dec 29, 2020
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All Together Now

Python Basics

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Dec 29, 2020
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Functions and Looping

Python Basics

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Dec 28, 2020
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Types and Branching

Python Basics

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Dec 28, 2020
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Meet Python

Python Basics

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Dec 27, 2020
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Principles of Design

Visual Design Foundations

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Sep 13, 2020
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Elements of Design

Visual Design Foundations

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Sep 13, 2020
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Callbacks and the DOM

Callback Functions in JavaScript

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Sep 13, 2020
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Callbacks with Timers

Callback Functions in JavaScript

Achieved
Sep 13, 2020
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Introduction to Callback Functions

Callback Functions in JavaScript

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Sep 13, 2020
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JavaScript Frameworks, Libraries, and Developer Roles

The JavaScript Ecosystem

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Sep 6, 2020
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JavaScript Outside of the Browser

The JavaScript Ecosystem

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Sep 6, 2020
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Stateful Components

React Basics (2018)

Achieved
Sep 6, 2020
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Introducing Props

React Basics (2018)

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Sep 4, 2020
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Thinking in Components

React Basics (2018)

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Sep 4, 2020
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First Steps in React

React Basics (2018)

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Sep 4, 2020
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Combining Array Methods

JavaScript Array Iteration Methods

Achieved
Aug 30, 2020
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Handling Routes in Node.js

Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js

Achieved
Sep 20, 2019
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Array Manipulation

JavaScript Array Iteration Methods

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Sep 2, 2019
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Array Iteration

JavaScript Array Iteration Methods

Achieved
Aug 30, 2019
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Creating a Simple Server in Node.js

Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js

Achieved
Aug 24, 2019
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Introducing Spreadsheets

Spreadsheet Basics

Achieved
Aug 13, 2019
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Creating a Command Line Weather Application

Node.js Basics 2017

Achieved
Jul 28, 2019
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Handling Errors in Node

Node.js Basics 2017

Achieved
Jul 28, 2019
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Getting Data From an API With Node

Node.js Basics 2017

Achieved
Jul 24, 2019
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Introduction to Node.js

Node.js Basics 2017

Achieved
Jul 21, 2019
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Exploring Async/Await

Asynchronous Programming with JavaScript

Achieved
Jul 21, 2019
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Save for the Web

Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

Achieved
Jul 21, 2019
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Adding Images and a Mockup

Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

Achieved
Jul 21, 2019
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Logo Design

Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

Achieved
Jul 20, 2019
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Creating a Wireframe

Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

Achieved
Jul 19, 2019
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Introducing Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

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Jul 18, 2019
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Understanding Promises

Asynchronous Programming with JavaScript

Achieved
Jul 14, 2019
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Asynchronous JavaScript with Callbacks

Asynchronous Programming with JavaScript

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Jul 14, 2019
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What is Asynchronous Programming?

Asynchronous Programming with JavaScript

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Jul 14, 2019
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Interactivity in Adobe XD

Prototyping with Adobe XD

Achieved
Jul 14, 2019
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Programming AJAX

AJAX Basics

Achieved
Jul 7, 2019
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AJAX Concepts

AJAX Basics

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Jul 4, 2019
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Data, Databases and SQL

SQL Basics

Achieved
Apr 21, 2019
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Adding the Game Logic

Object-Oriented JavaScript: Challenge

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Feb 21, 2019
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Making the Game Interactive

Object-Oriented JavaScript: Challenge

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Feb 21, 2019
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Rendering the Game

Object-Oriented JavaScript: Challenge

Achieved
Feb 20, 2019
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Building Constructor Methods and Generating Objects

Object-Oriented JavaScript: Challenge

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Feb 20, 2019
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Create Function Using Arrow Syntax

Getting Started With ES2015

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Feb 20, 2019
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Using Template Literals

Getting Started With ES2015

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Feb 20, 2019
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Defining Variables With let and const

Getting Started With ES2015

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Feb 20, 2019
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JavaScript Tools and Workflows

The Landscape of JavaScript

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Feb 19, 2019
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JavaScript is Everywhere

The Landscape of JavaScript

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Feb 19, 2019
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Finishing the Game

Introducing JavaScript

Achieved
Feb 18, 2019
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Introducing JavaScript

Introducing JavaScript

Achieved
Feb 17, 2019
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Chrome DevTools Basics

Website Optimization

Achieved
Feb 17, 2019
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Testing for Accessibility

Web Accessibility Compliance

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Feb 16, 2019
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Mobile Accessibility

Web Accessibility Compliance

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Feb 15, 2019
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Accessible UI Patterns

Web Accessibility Compliance

Achieved
Feb 15, 2019
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Semantic HTML and WAI-ARIA

Web Accessibility Compliance

Achieved
Feb 15, 2019
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WCAG 2.0 (and Other Standards)

Web Accessibility Compliance

Achieved
Feb 15, 2019
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Structuring Tables

HTML Tables

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Feb 14, 2019
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Table Basics

HTML Tables

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Feb 14, 2019
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Access for Everybody

Web Accessibility Compliance

Achieved
Feb 14, 2019
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Combine and Minify Assets

Introduction to Front End Performance Optimization

Achieved
Feb 14, 2019
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Optimize Assets

Introduction to Front End Performance Optimization

Achieved
Feb 14, 2019
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Introducing 'Four in a Row'

Object-Oriented JavaScript: Challenge

Achieved
Jan 21, 2019
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Getters and Setters

Object-Oriented JavaScript

Achieved
Jan 19, 2019
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Working with Classes in JavaScript

Object-Oriented JavaScript

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Jan 19, 2019
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Object Basics

Object-Oriented JavaScript

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Jan 19, 2019
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Introduction to Object-Oriented JavaScript

Object-Oriented JavaScript

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Jan 19, 2019
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Getting the REST You Need 2

Introduction to REST APIs

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Jan 13, 2019
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AJAX and APIs

AJAX Basics (retiring)

Achieved
Jan 9, 2019
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jQuery and AJAX

AJAX Basics (retiring)

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Jan 6, 2019
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Programming AJAX

AJAX Basics (retiring)

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Jan 6, 2019
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AJAX Concepts

AJAX Basics (retiring)

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Jan 5, 2019
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Measuring Performance

Introduction to Front End Performance Optimization

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Jan 1, 2019
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Planning for Performance

Introduction to Front End Performance Optimization

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Jan 1, 2019
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Traversing the DOM

JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

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Jan 1, 2019
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Responding to User Interaction

Interacting with the DOM

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Jan 1, 2019
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Making Changes to the DOM

JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

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Jan 1, 2019
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Getting a Handle on the DOM

JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

Achieved
Dec 31, 2018
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JavaScript Objects

JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects

Achieved
Dec 31, 2018
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JavaScript Arrays

JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects

Achieved
Dec 30, 2018
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JavaScript Loops

JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects

Achieved
Dec 28, 2018
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Captioning Video

HTML Video and Audio

Achieved
Dec 27, 2018
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Media Basics

HTML Video and Audio

Achieved
Dec 27, 2018
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Putting It All Together

Building a Portfolio

Achieved
Dec 27, 2018
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Embracing the Process

Building a Portfolio

Achieved
Dec 27, 2018
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Curating the Work

Building a Portfolio

Achieved
Dec 26, 2018
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Portfolio Goals

Building a Portfolio

Achieved
Dec 26, 2018
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Demystifying the Portfolio

Building a Portfolio

Achieved
Dec 26, 2018
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Building Forms With Bootstrap

Bootstrap Basics

Achieved
Dec 26, 2018
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Using Bootstrap Components

Bootstrap Basics

Achieved
Dec 25, 2018
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Responsive Layouts With the Bootstrap Grid

Bootstrap Basics

Achieved
Dec 24, 2018
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Getting to Know Bootstrap 4

Bootstrap Basics

Achieved
Dec 24, 2018
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Using a jQuery Carousel

Using jQuery Plugins

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Dec 22, 2018
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Add a Sticky Navigation Bar

Using jQuery Plugins

Achieved
Dec 20, 2018
Achievement
Introducing jQuery Plugins

Using jQuery Plugins

Achieved
Dec 19, 2018
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Choosing Options

HTML Forms

Achieved
Dec 18, 2018
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Organizing Forms

HTML Forms

Achieved
Dec 17, 2018
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Form Basics

HTML Forms

Achieved
Dec 17, 2018
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Responsive Patterns

Responsive Layouts

Achieved
Dec 16, 2018
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Media Queries

Responsive Layouts

Achieved
Dec 16, 2018
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Responsive Theory

Responsive Layouts

Achieved
Dec 16, 2018
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JavaScript Functions

JavaScript Basics (Retired)

Achieved
Dec 16, 2018
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Working with jQuery Collections (2017)

jQuery Basics

Achieved
Dec 11, 2018
Achievement
Understanding jQuery Events and DOM Traversal (2017)

jQuery Basics

Achieved
Dec 10, 2018
Achievement
Introducing jQuery (2017)

jQuery Basics

Achieved
Dec 9, 2018
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JavaScript Conditional Statements

JavaScript Basics (Retired)

Achieved
Dec 8, 2018
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JavaScript Numbers

JavaScript Basics (Retired)

Achieved
Dec 7, 2018
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The Browser Environment

JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

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Dec 4, 2018
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JavaScript Variables

JavaScript Basics (Retired)

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Dec 2, 2018
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Introducing JavaScript

JavaScript Basics (Retired)

Achieved
Dec 2, 2018
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Advanced Selectors

CSS Selectors

Achieved
Dec 1, 2018
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Going Further with Attribute Selectors and Pseudo-Classes

CSS Selectors

Achieved
Dec 1, 2018
Achievement
Selectors - Beyond the Basics

CSS Selectors

Achieved
Dec 1, 2018
Achievement
Adding 3D Effects with CSS

CSS Transitions and Transforms

Achieved
Nov 29, 2018
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Getting Started with CSS Transforms

CSS Transitions and Transforms

Achieved
Nov 24, 2018
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Transition Timing Functions and Delays

CSS Transitions and Transforms

Achieved
Nov 23, 2018
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Getting Started with CSS Transitions

CSS Transitions and Transforms

Achieved
Nov 17, 2018
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Prototyping Designs in Adobe XD

Prototyping with Adobe XD

Achieved
Nov 11, 2018
Achievement
Introducing Adobe XD

Prototyping with Adobe XD

Achieved
Nov 11, 2018
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Designing with the Latest Features

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Nov 11, 2018
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Going Further with Grid Layout

CSS Grid Layout

Achieved
Nov 11, 2018
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Flexible Sized Grids

CSS Grid Layout

Achieved
Nov 11, 2018
Achievement
Introducing Grid Layout

CSS Grid Layout

Achieved
Nov 7, 2018
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Building a Layout with Flexbox

CSS Flexbox Layout

Achieved
Nov 7, 2018
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Flexbox Properties

CSS Flexbox Layout

Achieved
Nov 4, 2018
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Understanding Flexbox

CSS Flexbox Layout

Achieved
Oct 21, 2018
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Understanding Values and Units

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Oct 7, 2018
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Positioning Page Content

CSS Layout Basics

Achieved
Oct 7, 2018
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CSS Layout Project

CSS Layout Basics

Achieved
Oct 7, 2018
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Page Layout with the Float Property

CSS Layout Basics

Achieved
Oct 6, 2018
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Controlling Layout with CSS Display Modes

CSS Layout Basics

Achieved
Oct 6, 2018
Achievement
Getting Started with CSS Layout

CSS Layout Basics

Achieved
Oct 3, 2018
Achievement
Discovery

Web Design Process

Achieved
Oct 3, 2018
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Exploration

Web Design Process

Achieved
Oct 2, 2018
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Basic Selectors

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Sep 30, 2018
Achievement
Getting Started with CSS

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Sep 30, 2018
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Fundamental Concepts

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Sep 30, 2018
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Basic Layout

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Sep 22, 2018
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The Box Model

CSS Basics (2014)

Achieved
Sep 21, 2018
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Going Further with HTML

HTML Basics

Achieved
Sep 16, 2018
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Images, Text and Links

HTML Basics

Achieved
Sep 15, 2018
Achievement
Structuring Your Content

HTML Basics

Achieved
Sep 15, 2018
Achievement
Getting Started With HTML

HTML Basics

Achieved
Sep 15, 2018
Achievement
Adding a New Web Page

Introduction to HTML and CSS (2016)

Achieved
Sep 15, 2018
Achievement
Make It Beautiful with CSS

Introduction to HTML and CSS (2016)

Achieved
Sep 15, 2018
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HTML: The Structural Foundation of Web Pages and Applications

Introduction to HTML and CSS (2016)

Achieved
Sep 15, 2018
Achievement
Getting Familiar with HTML and CSS

Introduction to HTML and CSS (2016)

Achieved
Sep 14, 2018
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Newbie

Achieved
Sep 13, 2018