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Classic1:
Text based, with room for practise

And some of them are videos.

Kedro:
when was this material sent? Can't find it in my mail. Check your mail and tell me the date.thanks

You won't find it because it will be sent to you when you're doing the C project.

Kedro:
I spoke to a senior software developer, he told me I may never have to use Emacs, do you know any real world settings where we have to use EMACS and Vi in development?

Emacs are used to write scripts and mostly used by DevOps. That is why I emphasize that whoever finish this program and graduate with all these skills and projects. There would be great opportunities because you can work in different roles, SE engineer, DevOp engineer, Data engineer, backend developer... The opportunities are much.

I finally wrote my first article on Emacs. It is for beginners and it summarizes the important command lines, and concepts frequently used especially in ALX.

(tracychan7.hashnode.dev)

You can copy the link and paste it on Google if you're curious. I look forward to your opinions.

bluebloodxvi:
good morning boss. Please I'm planning to go into the tech world as a newbie and I just happened to come upon your thread. Is it possible for me to register for alx without any prior knowledge of coding?
If yes, how do I go about this? And what would you advice me to do as a newbie.

If you want to register as a newbie then it's fine since we're learning everything from the basic but I will advise you to read ahead. If possible, study the materials for emacs, vi, git, shell before the program commence.

Before newbies tend to quit because of the workload and little amount of time.

lEndMoj:
Bro is it possible to be enrolled in two programs at the same time
for instance SOFTWARE ENGINEERING(ALX) and DATA ANALYTICS(ALX in partnership with UDACITY)

I am well versed in the two field, just want to challenge myself further and add few certificate, i would be able to cope easily with both.

But is it allowed?

I don't know if it is allowed to I can assure you that you won't be able to do either of them. If you decide to, you won't make it past the first month in ALX SE program. It requires a lot of your time and dedication, same thing with data analysis. So pick one.

Good Evening Everyone
I come with beautiful news and that's no exaggeration

The first is that, I wrote an article on Emacs, not going to force anyone to read but if you're curious, I will drop the link.

Secondly, I discovered through a colleague currently in the 6th cohort that the 80% score required, in order to continue the program is not just for the first month but every sprint!

Below, I'm going to share a picture of a guy who has been in the program since March (4 months) but score below 80%. So, if you survive the first month and relax, that might cost you your place in the program.

ALX SE team gracefully opening my day with this..

Classic1:
Thanks a lot guys, you guys have been immensely helpful, My cohort will start by August, So i don't have the intranet/sandbox yet.

But I have successfully installed the Linux(ubuntu) in my windows. (sidenote: win10 has an inbuilt linux, thats good to know)

I guess the next step is to download and install the editors (emacs, vi etc) into the linux or are they already there? Please forgive my lack of knowledge.

Also please guys can i get the C pdf? please, my email is classicgab at gmail dot com

Email me for the C PDF

There's something important you need to know, although it is practically possible but then it isn't impossible.

If you read through all the materials sent by alx team before your projects especially for C, you seriously won't lag behind.

Since today, I have been studying C on freecodecamp, it was a very good material to be honest. I learnt the history of C and how it was created by Bells from B language and BCL.

Funny but I also discovered for alx students, while being introduced to the basics of C, we want immediately start learning the basics of data structures and algorithms (array and Singly Linked Lists) to be precise.

ALX SE team sent a very GOOD pdf that contains the summary of C but it is mostly focused data structures. So I have been studying different materials and taking notes.

Classic1:
Honestly bro, I'm confused. I'm currently downloading and installing it. it looks pretty heavy (more than 500mb).

If i download and install all of these (emacs, shell, vi, git and GitHub. vim,linux,C.) My system will lag seriously.

You don't need to install them all since alx has a sandbox and you can use your terminal if you want. You just need to connect it from the sandbox.

Albertone:
I'm trying to learn emacs,I don't understand a single thing!
I don't even know what to do with it.
Is this how you felt when you started?

Here's what you need to know in emacs
The concept
The command lines

If you know that to open a file in emacs you have to type...

echo "C-x C-f" > opening

Then you won't have much difficulties.

And please don't cram
Cramming won't help you at all because if you look up at the curriculum, you will realize we have a lot to do.

Get a Note book and write down the command lines and their functions. It helped me.

Good Morning guys

First, I'm going to do a quick recap...
Week 0 and week 1 were used to learn
- emacs
- vi editor
- Git and GitHub
- Shell navigation

We're currently in week 1, so we're still on the above but I'm done with all my projects and currently studying C language.

I recently opened a leetcode account lol. I'm not in a hurry, just going through the question and trying to solve them.

We will be starting C projects on the 3rd week, next week which is the 2nd week will be for advance learning of Shell, vagrant, emacs, vi and git.

Lately, I and my colleagues have been working on C by using alx C project. Because there was something I noticed. Alx projects are a way to ensure that you studied the materials. You might finish reading a manual on emacs and when you try doing the projects, you then discover, it's a bit ambiguous.

Which is why it is important to have a Note! I currently have four notes
One for C language
One for emacs and vi editors
One for shell

I can't do without jotting, it is good for easy reference when doing projects!

Classic1:
@Anonymous6o6 I was looking for an online course when I stumbled on ALX ad.
I was signing up and paused to confirm if is legit. I immediately browsed of ALX on nairaland here and saw ur thread. I was convinced and inspired to continue.
This your thread will help ALOT of people. Some will reply and engage MANY will read quietly.
Thank you so much for this thread, I have been greatly inspired and a bit prepared and have braced for what is it come.
I have been accepted and my cohort will start by August. I will try my very best.

Please I will send you a mail so you can send the C pdf file.

And also how best can we study emacs, shell, vi, git and GitHub. Are they a topic that can be easily covered or are there specific sections/topics we should look out for.

Thank you so much as I anticipate your reply.

I'm seriously glad to be of help to you and everyone doubting curious if ALX is real.

yungz:
how did you see your score? i can’t see mine and i’ve never missed submitting an assignment.

From the picture below

Those are the scores and From the second picture, you can see where they write "score:100%"

chiboy1116:
I already did . I sent you an email yesterday . The email on your profile

Will add you this morning

Yutes:
I applied for the alx data analysis program but I have no experience and feel I bummed most of the questions.

Can I still make it to program?

ALX data analysis course will be taught by Udacity. Although they're collaborating with alx to host the program, if you don't pass or rather if you don't score high, you won't be accepted.

chiboy1116:
how do I reach you boss ? I need to get in touch with you please

Send your WhatsApp number to my email

Chimex388

I had some thoughts and decided to create another private group because they're some people here who have been sending email to join the private group.

By the way, I apologize for not getting back to you guys. For those that sent their number to me on Gmail, I will add them to the group. No need to post your numbers here. I wouldn't want to derail the reason for creating this thread, send your numbers to my email.

At most I can only add 17 people! Because if we're much, It might be a bit overwhelming. For those in June cohort interested in joining the private group, send me an email with your WhatsApp number. Don't drop it here.

So far it has been a great experience, I always do my projects a day ahead of the day it is sent. So my scores looking cute lol...

I'm currently studying for the C project yet to come. Not going to lie, the learning is fun but even after knowing the projects that will be sent, I still feel worried because it looks like Spanish. But I have great people around me to help.

For this week's project, it is same as last week. Let's just say... Two weeks is being used to learn emacs, vi, shell navigation, git and GitHub before the main programming.

Yutes:
Can someone with no programming experience apply for alx?

Yes
But! You will need to prepare ahead or you will quit before you even start because of the world load and tasks.

Benjacks:
I would like to join your group. June 6th cohort.
How do I ?

My apologies Ben but we're over 17 and I'm thinking of removing some people. I want us to be very few, that way it is easier to concentrate on everyone.

Chimex388:
Though I participated in A 4weeks foundation web development program(a prerequisite for the Nanodegree program) in which unfortunately, I wasn't able to write the 60mins test within the time frame to earn a Cert of completion and it expired.
Can I reapply?
Seems this software cohort is the nanodegree program?

If you want to apply for software engineering nano degree, you can. The next batch is starting on August

Chimex388:
Good day, been following ur thread and progress. Iran inspiration. Considering joining. Thumps up.
How did u re-register in another cohort. Did u use a different mail.?

Yes

Albertone:
That's what I told you I will learn and you said I should take it easy,that it is step by step.

Oh... I understand.

Seunfunmi18:
Sent since yesterday already.

Oh my...
I didn't receive it

What is the name of your email?

Albertone:
Alright lol

Okay what is the first step?

I already told you up there

Learn vi, emacs, git and GitHub

Seunfunmi18:
We started since March 14.
We are already done with the first sprint.
Currently building our second group project.

Wow
I would seriously like to connect with you and hear all about your experience.

Anyways I'm still waiting for the text in my email.

Cyril009:


Good day sir sorry to disturb I also want to learn programming.

I am learning programming but I haven't been able to complete any of my classes the time for my classes a week leaves me with no time to work.

do you have any side hustles that keeps you afloat all through the learning process,if you have any please share.
Thanks in advance...

Good day sir sorry to disturb I also want to learn programming.

I am learning programming but I haven't been able to complete any of my classes the time for my classes a week leaves me with no time to work.

do you have any side hustles that keeps you afloat all through the learning process,if you have any please share.
Thanks in advance...

I understand from your point of view but I don't have know any side jobs.

I even need one but the types I know are online and they're not easy to get.

Try Transcribeme
It's an online platform where you are paid to transcribe audio files into words but you have to pass it 100%

Albertone:
Thanks.I'll go install vim and emacs now.
But how is Linux related to shell?

I'll go install Linux too.

Take it easy
One step at a time okay.

Seunfunmi18:
It's not a problem.
Drop your email address.
Lemme send my contact detail there.

Plus we're currently building our own shell terminal.
It's a 13days project and we started since last week Friday.

Email me your WhatsApp number please
okorietracy8@gmail.com

I would like to add you to that private group. Perhaps, we can learn from your experience. But have you guys been at it for up to a month?
Since it is required that one has to score 80% for the first month.

To put it simple, I will say my experience so far has been Amazing

I took the advantage of my previous experience and learnt ahead. I usually do the projects to be sent tomorrow, today! That way, I'm one step ahead of everyone and I keep learning.

Whenever I'm free, I help others on their projects and I enjoy it because that way, all the things I learnt stick and I don't forget them. I have made a lot of friends from helping others.

Also created a private group where our motto is *"SURVIVE THE FIRST MONTH"*

Because it will be VERY challenging! A lot of people are already dropping. I don't know when I became a motivational speaker but I keep talking to others not to quit while we do the projects together.

In the private group now, we're currently 5 people, the fewer, the better. That way I can pay attention to everyone and no one is left behind but the limit I can accept into the group are 12. So...still searching for the right ones.

If you're going for ALX and want to pass, you will need your peers to guide you on the right path. And I have the right people with me.

Bigmyk:
My batch is starting august. I wanted to know if there is anything I could learn myself now that will be helpful when I start..
Thanks @anonymous I

. Please use this opportunity to learn emacs, shell, vi, git and GitHub.
A lot of newbies are already dropping out and complaining because projects are coming in fast and it seem there's not enough time to learn.