Things Every Developer Should Know (DEV102)

This course offers an in-depth training on essential technical skills, tailored for companies looking to enhance their employees' proficiency with fundamental computer operations and tools. Whether you're an individual seeking to upskill or a business wanting to invest in your team's technical capabilities, this course provides a comprehensive learning experience that covers key concepts and practical exercises.

We start with an introduction to Zip Files. Here, you'll learn what a Zip file is and why it's useful for compressing data. You will also get hands-on practice with exercises focused on creating and managing Zip files on both Windows and Mac operating systems. This ensures you can efficiently handle compressed files, regardless of your preferred platform.

The next lesson covers Showing Extensions. You'll explore what file extensions are and their importance in identifying file types. Practical exercises will guide you through the process of showing extensions on both Windows and Mac systems, ensuring you are well-equipped to manage and recognize different file types with ease.

In the Taking Screenshots lesson, you'll learn what screenshots are and how to capture them effectively. With exercises tailored for both Windows and Mac users, you will be able to take screenshots for documentation or sharing information quickly and efficiently.

Following this, we'll move on to Using Command Line Shell. This lesson introduces you to the command line interface and its benefits for performing various tasks. You will practice using CMD and PowerShell on Windows, as well as bash and zsh on Mac. This will equip you with the skills to navigate and operate your system through command line instructions.

The course then explains the concepts of Relative and Absolute Paths. You will learn the difference between these paths and why they are important. Exercises on both Windows and Mac will help you understand how to reference files and directories correctly using both relative and absolute paths.

In the lesson on Environment Variables, you'll explore what environment variables are and how they influence your system's operations. Through exercises focused on setting and using environment variables on both Windows and Mac, you'll gain practical knowledge on how to configure these variables to optimize your system environment.

The course also covers Browsers, focusing on how to use URLs effectively. You will engage in exercises using the Chrome browser to enhance your web navigation and troubleshooting skills, making you proficient in handling browsers for various tasks.

We then introduce Visual Studio Code, where you'll learn about this powerful code editor and its features. Practical exercises will guide you through creating a workspace, revealing files in File Explorer or Terminal view, comparing files, and installing extensions. By the end of this lesson, you'll be comfortable using Visual Studio Code for your coding and development needs.

Lastly, the course touches on Stack Overflow. You'll learn how to ask good questions on this platform to get the most effective help and collaborative solutions, enhancing your problem-solving skills and community engagement.

By the end of this course, you or your team will have developed a robust set of skills for handling everyday technical tasks, from managing files and taking screenshots to using command line tools and code editors. These competencies will empower you to work more efficiently and tackle technical challenges with confidence.