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SuperModerator:
I can't join because the invite link has been reset

https:// /KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

Jadoskii:
You said it was filled na

A new one

[quote author=divalizzy post=115500867][/quote]Oh dear,

https:// chat.whatsapp. com/KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

Copy the link first and close in the spaces, try the link outside Nairaland to have access

Jadoskii:
I just created this.youll probably be the first on the group..
https:///BHoBUDXOW9dGk1mDAUH1LV

A group has already been created
Let's stick to it

Good Morning Guys

Please check the link below to join the August group that was newly created! Make sure you close in the spaces, for it to work.


https:// chat.whatsapp. com/KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

When you join the group, please check the group description, I already compiled a link of the materials and tasks for you to study and prepare ahead.

Also, let's connect on LinkedIn, Alx gave good recommendations on how to use LinkedIn for jobs opportunities, as an alx students, it will be good if you start making use of it now

https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-okorie-8ba64b214

Oh well, time to go back to my projects, later...

JohnBullMySon:
What you call software engineering is at most the backend of web application development or better still elementary software development. Though there might be some overlap, but is is not the real software engineering. The bolded is merely what you must learn to interact with Linux. Now, about 80% of software engineering isn't even direct programming. What I just see there is just a guide to freelance development. Real software engineers usually are not freelancers or contractors. They work in teams at corporations. If it were software engineering, these are the kind of topics you'll see excluding Java, Python, Go etc.

Designing with UML, Reusable Code, Advanced OOP principles, Design patterns, Software architecture, SaaS design on servers and the Cloud, Kubernetes and Docker, Requirements elicitation, Systems programming/ Operating systems, Estimation and efficiency, Domain analysis etc. A lot more depending on the projects you work on.

If you want to develop advanced software whether accessed via web or any platform at all, you can never escape all these. But you'll notice that these things are hardly mentioned in the Nigerian ecosystem. You only hear stuff like Django, REST APi and Node and all other tools frameworks and languages. This is because majority are into web development. In web development you can be a freelancer easily.

If as a web developer, you are called to design a web based software that autonomously controls a production line through a remote server, will you be able to do it? Even though it has to do with a server and a nice interface to it maybe, that is just the channel. The main job is the hosted software at the backend. Those are the kind of things that software engineers tackle. It is called Engineering for a good reason. Just like other Engineering disciplines, It is extensive and takes years to learn not months.

Sigh
This isn't up for argument, the field of software engineering is quite verse, though you're right but let it be known to you that with the skills alx is trying to install in us, you will be able to work as a DevOp engineer, data engineer, frontend or backend engineer, so this argument is really unnecessary unless you haven't seen the requirements for software engineers on job descriptions

If you still want to prove your point then check LinkedIn and tag alx_africa and Holberton coding school to explain yourself, good day!

ogbevireo:
https: // chat. whatsapp. com/ CaLo3npAsrC8XWNKDYOyP3

Here is a group I have just created.

Just joined

ogbevireo:
https: // chat. whatsapp. com/ CaLo3npAsrC8XWNKDYOyP3

Here is a group I have just created.

Oh my... I didn't see this on time
I will delete mine then

divalizzy:
Hi.

Please I have not gotten the materials

I don't know when I will be chanced to be here again cause I have pending projects and materials to sort out, a group has already been created, y'all should join because you have little time to prepare

I also posted the materials on the group description for all to access


Please close in the spaces to join the group and share to others

MrPrinceIkpa:
Hi guys I suggest we use Telegram. With telegram you can have up to 10000+ members in a group. Plus it has most whatsApp functionalities we'll be needing.

I can create a group for the August 15 set and we move on from there.

Telegram is a good idea but I'm not on telegram

Besides, when the program eventually commences, you wouldn't have time for social medias because you have Slack (alx community which is very important), WhatsApp, and then there's telegram

It is better you keep a straight focus on WhatsApp

Apholabby:
Can you also send me the materials and other things required. I really appreciate your efforts. Keep it going and don't relent. Here's my email address afolabiadebola236atgmaildot com
Please change the colored text to its appropriate symbols
Cheers

Someone already said something about creating a WhatsApp group, we can all join there so I can share the materials once and for all

Apholabby:
I must commend you for creating this thread @anonymous. Wonderful idea plus it has been beneficial to a lot and also an inspiration for me particularly

I will like to join the whatsapp group for the August cohort please. Send the link so I can join.
BlessUp

Someone is about to create a new group where we can all get added and I will share materials to get started with

Apholabby:
You can volunteer to create one .. but we should ensure that we inform anonymous6o6 first before we create and add her to the group cos her presence will be highly needed so we can catch up with info from other groups.

anonymous6o6 come o yuor children are waiting

That's a great idea, please do
So that I can share with you guys some materials to study

aydolar:
@Anonymous6o6

Pls I will be glad if you can add me to any WhatsApp or Telegram group on ALX sir
09044232701

Already full

Citizenlucid:
@Anonymous6o6
This is my number 08112622951
Help add me to the group chat, I messaged you on LinkedIn but still haven't gotten added.
Thank you

Oh dear
The group is already filled up but you check the link above and copy, when someone leaves, you can join

princevan:
What does the 2 weeks onboarding entail. Are there real projects?

Yeah
A lot actually
The third week would be shell scripting and the 4th is C language

cokeryusuf09:
Add me to the whatsapp group on this phone number 09073008482

The group is actually filled but let me drop the link in case someone has left, you can just join

https:// chat.whatsapp. com/FBRQ72tAJ9c9XKxUyA5ReQ

Marvel1206:
You have been using your phone? How did you complete projects without your laptop?

I made use of an app called "Termux", it's like a mini terminal for phone. Then I link my sandbox to the termux to do my projects, meanwhile, to practice C programming language, I made use of Sololearn.

divalizzy:
Here is my WhatsApp no.
07032224211
Thank you very much.

I will also like to join any WhatsApp/telegram group.

Alright I will send to you now

Hey guys
I know my update here has been a bit slow, my apologies but we can connect on LinkedIn, I'm currently posting my experience there, let's connect.

https://www. linkedin.com/in/tracy-okorie-8ba64b214

Omo, this week had it's share of stress, there were times I got depressed and didn't see the point of anything. It was seriously challenging and mentally draining. Especially since alx Virtual Assistant Program just got even more complex.

I'm also glad to say I have met people who helped me overcome my stress. One of them who is my Onee-chan (big brother lol), we connected from this Nairaland and has been studying C together.

Next week we'll fully be starting data structures, mehn... Not going to lie, I'm a bit tense cause of the hype but doesn't mean I won't scale through.

The project for yesterday required us to work in pairs to create our own printf. I'm five the deadline is 5days, cause Omo... I'm not in a rush.

The August cohort are doing quite well in that group, a lot have gone far with their studies and I really respect their determination. Don't give up

My name is Tracy, currently undergoing alx software engineering program and this is my third months and I'm still using my phone! Well I know I will be needing a laptop soon but till then.

Also, you can check out the GitHub,

Https:// www.github.com/Tra-G

Close in the spaces

divalizzy:
Please how do I get tye materials? After I got the acceptance mail from alx last month, I haven't gotten any other thing from them. I hope I haven't missed anything.

Also pls resend the link to join the group.

Thank you so much.

Hello Diva
Please mail me with your WhatsApp number to send the materials to you.

kunlexy0807:
anonymous pls, send the link of the said WhatsApp group and pls what cohort are u on. I'm for the may cohort (cohort 7) and I'm currently doing the simple shell project which is a partnership project. I need help for that project.

Oh you guys are almost done with C languages? Send me an email so I can send the link

DavidISMYNAME:
Hi brother I am also a cohort 7 member and I have been experiencing burnouts and frustrations lately,especially on C projects,pls is there anyone on C variables-else,if e.t.c that we can work together and achieve mutual results online but pls if you stay in kano,I would appreciate for a link up

Send me a message on email with your WhatsApp number

Currently on the 4th week of the virtual assistant program, mehn... Last week was hectic, and we write a test at the end of the weeks curriculum. I'm currently studying and mehn... I think I'm at my limit using phone for the project!

Mike7302:
Abeg what's this peer learning stuff about?

You're peered with 9 people to discuss about the previous project you did. That way, it gives you an understanding from explaining.

My commitment to my LinkedIn seem to be paying off, y'all can check it out, let's connect.

https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-okorie-8ba64b214

Ensure you close the spaces before using the link, alx students, let's connect and support one another.

Since today, I haven't opened my WhatsApp, I challenged myself to stay off social media and commit to ALX SE and VA.

This is currently my 4th week on ALX virtual assistant program and this is my 3rd month on ALX software engineering program. It hasn't been easy, they were times I got depressed thinking I'm not learning at all even though I do study, but I'm grateful to my friends and colleagues who still take out their time to check up on me. Thank you!

The way this week's projects were structured is a bit annoying! In other words, today, tomorrow and the next being Friday, we would be receiving projects daily!

I have a couple of VA events to attend too, mehn, we all have 24hrs in a day, can't let mine be different. I remember advising people against combining Program lol. But the reason I did combine was because I want to quit my current job! It takes too much of my time (8am - 8pm). If I can graduate the VA Program, I intend to work remotely. Now... Comes the tricky part, I can't finish the program without a system, luckily there's a cafe close to me which I intend to visit if it ever comes to the point where I can no longer use my phone.


If you want something, go for it, don't let your current situation be a hindrance to your ambition.

Lordsagna:
How can I get the sandbox

That would be when you commence the program. You would be required to register for the intranet to access the sandbox.

theodes:
Pls can u send me d pdf on C
OBASAM67@gmail.com

Please email me
Right now, I'm kinda busy

Lordsagna:
August cohort please tell me what I need to know, I don't really have any coding experience aside doing some childs play on vscode python....
What do I need to scale through this program cos I don't want to drop out inspite any challenges?
can those in medical school also apply?

Start studying the following
Emacs
Vim
Shell commands
Pseudocode
Git and GitHub

To make your experience in alx easier

ZingyRacy:
Did you use the same email you used in registering for software engineer for virtual assistant?

No but I know people who did.

Lordsagna:
it's expired sir

Oh sorry

I came back because of that, the group is filled already. I'm currently looking at the next step to take

Luckydonalds:
I registered for ALX software engineering program last month and I got accepted same day saying I would be onboarded on August 15th. I'm yet to hear from then since then and I'm surprised by this. Have I missed anything already?

Why not try searching "alx" on your message, it could be in your spam message.