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Anonymous6o6:
Actually an ALX group was created for those that will be resuming on August. I usually post materials from alx in there. You can send your number to be added there or send me your Whatsapp number so that I will send you the materials.

I am asking because I do not want to go through any tutorial HELL, jumping from one tutorial to another without any achievement, so it is better to just follow the first main recommended books or tutorial from ALX directly and when you are done with their own you ca can go ahead and make some personal research, I believe you understand me.

Anonymous6o6:
Although you will be start with basic projects about mindset and community.

These are the ones you should start learning now
- Emacs
- Vi (also known as vim)
- Basic Shell (the Commands)
- Git and GitHub

For Emacs, Shell, and Vi, you need to focus on the commands because you will be using them while you do your projects. No need to download them, you can either practice with Vs code or your terminal.

Git and GitHub are very essential because git will be used to track your code and make changes if necessary while GitHub is used to host all your projects. Not gonna lie, git project WILL frustrate you but if you overcome it, you will have great insight about it.

Once you're done with please use all your energy to focus on C because they is a lot to learn but little time.

Thank you so much @Anonymous6o6, I appreciate the insight.
I already know Git and Github, but I am more concerned about Emacs, VI, Shell, & C.

With pleasure, I will really appreciate it if you could push up the recommended books on Emacs, VI, Shell & C to me. You can do this whenever you are available and free. Or maybe just drop the links from the main intranet dashboard for me to download all of them and the video links. I hope this isn't stressful for you.

I am really preparing ahead, I have all the time!
Please help, God bless you!

Anonymous6o6:
Although you will be start with basic projects about mindset and community.

These are the ones you should start learning now
- Emacs
- Vi (also known as vim)
- Basic Shell (the Commands)
- Git and GitHub

For Emacs, Shell, and Vi, you need to focus on the commands because you will be using them while you do your projects. No need to download them, you can either practice with Vs code or your terminal.

Git and GitHub are very essential because git will be used to track your code and make changes if necessary while GitHub is used to host all your projects. Not gonna lie, git project WILL frustrate you but if you overcome it, you will have great insight about it.

Once you're done with please use all your energy to focus on C because they is a lot to learn but little time.

Also if you are in Lagos, I don't mind giving you a free desktop in the office with Light and Data to use anytime you wish to do your assignment, I have a friend who owns a cyber cafe and he is willing to help, I just talked to him about you now.

Anonymous6o6:
Thanks for the advice
I will open a Notion account as per said.

I'm also thinking of writing an article on git and github because during the projects, it frustrated a lot of people and made some quit.

And for the August batch, I recommend you try Sololearn app. You are able to learn and practice C programming language. Especially good for those without laptops.

I don't have a laptop so I have been using it to progress just fine

Thanks so much for the recommendation.
For more clarification, (SORRY FOR THIS QUESTION).

I have seen a lot of people on this thread say do this and that, but I am not quite where to start and prepare tho.

What should I start to learn first (I MEAN VERY FIRST THING TO LEARN TO SURVIVE THE 1ST MONTH), is it possible for you to just run a list on it. I can rumble around and get great tools to prepare, I have quit my job and everything to focus on only this school. I am certain I will not guard down.

PS: I already have a roadmap for survival till the next 12 month lol so don't worry. Is better to invest and let of everything and focus for better result. As a matter of fact I am quitting so many things from next month 1st.

Anonymous6o6:
Thanks for the advice
I will open a Notion account as per said.

I'm also thinking of writing an article on git and github because during the projects, it frustrated a lot of people and made some quit.

And for the August batch, I recommend you try Sololearn app. You are able to learn and practice C programming language. Especially good for those without laptops.

I don't have a laptop so I have been using it to progress just fine

I followed this thread and I think it's time to comment, Tracy you have done a very good job. Thank you!

Another thing I will love to add for you to note is, instead of writing out the command lines on your book, why not get a NOTION account and store all of them there for easy access and you will not lose any of them. You have to be vigilant.

I am starting the ALX program in August and I must say I am ready for them. I have gotten everything in place and more. I am already exposed to frontend development and I think it's a good time to run this through.

CC: @Anonymous6o6