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Posted by Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

ZIP FILES

Should I be downloading these files or am i supposed to just watch the tutorials first and go through the lessons? can anybody give me some direction on this. new to the site

8 Answers

marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points
marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points

Download the files so you can follow along with the tutorials.

I pause the video so often - just so I can practice what is being taught - and really understand it.

Then take the quiz. (And repeat the above it you totally blow it)

Hope that helps :) And welcome!

Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

Thanks for the response Marsha! When i download the files they are zip files. Do you know how to save these into normal folders? Sorry I am new to this just trying to get it all set up for everything to go smooth. Might be a stupid question LOL . PS i am using windows 7

Thanks Again.

Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points
Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

Thanks for the response Marsha!
When i download the files they are zip files. Do you know how to save these into normal folders? Sorry I am new to this just trying to get it all set up for everything to go smooth. Might be a stupid question LOL .

Thanks Again.

marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points
marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points

Hi jeff,

I am on a mac... There is a lot of online info around for you - here a couple to get you started:

But here is a link for info on zip files: https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1122/~/how-to-download-and-open-compressed-files---windows

Here is a link on folders: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/working-with-files-folders#1TC=windows-7

Now, go get codein' ;-)

Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points
Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

awesome! those really helped actually. another question...... sorry if im bugging you by the way... Did you start with the website project?

marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points
marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points

No bother ...

Go to Tracks http://teamtreehouse.com/tracks

I think you'd want to join - Web Design. It will take you down the right path :)

You'll start off learning HTML and CSS.

Now, go get learnin' ;-)

marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points
marsha grasett
marsha grasett
9,995 Points

There are also "Deep Dives" for HTML and CSS in the Library.

It's best to really understand and practice - Don't be in a rush to earn a badge - Or it will come back to bite you down the road. (Speaking from experience ...lol)

Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

Hey Marsha : )

you've given me good answers in the past..... so i figured i would ask your opinion on using wordpress? Or is that a waste of time for somebody who knows how to code a site manually? Hope all is well !

Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points
Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

Thanks for all the advice Marsha! Your awesome! How far along are you in the learning process?

Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points
Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis
3,935 Points

Hey Marsha! One last question lol........

which membership do you pay for? Gold or the Silver. Is the gold really much better than the silver ? What would you recommend doing?