Congratulations on taking the first step towards learning web development. We have curated a learning path for you to get started. This learning path will prepare you towards cracking the GreyAtom entrance exam as well as get started on upskilling in web development.
Before you begin, here is a must-read article on Things to Know before you begin programming. Also understand in detail the learning journey you will take in your frontend upskilling
One of the important sections of the GreyAtom entrance exam (and in fact the first round in tech companies' recruitment) is aptitude. Aptitude has various sections like numerical aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal reasoning etc. To get better in aptitude, you must be practising various aptitude questions. The best resources for practising aptitude are:-
Coding is an important skill that is necessary for any tech job. So it is necessary to understand the fundamentals of programming and practice coding very well.
To learn programming you can go through this excellent resource of Runestone academy -> Fundamentals of Python Programming While the book focusses on Python, the principles present can be used for any language. Do check Runestone Academy for more fantastic books that you can refer for learning.
Brush up your basics in data structures and algorithms by going through these fantastic YouTube playlists. You can watch these videos with subtitles and also with higher or lower speed as required.
Take the Hackerrank's 30 days of coding and unlock your prowess.
Start off learning HTML and CSS with the excellent tutorial on Interneting is Hard. (The title is deceptive but a really easy tutorial).
Get hands-on learning through the excellent courses on HTML and CSS in Sololearn.
A very good introductory course on Javascript to get started on.
After the introductory courses are done, go ahead and learn responsive web design on Free CodeCamp.
Good communication is always an important skill to have. Sharpen your english communication skills by downloading the awesome apps like Duolingo and Memrise.
GreyAtom believes in giving multiple chances to applicants and we don't have any restrictions for reapplying. Go through the learning journey and you feel you are ready to reapply, all you need to do is to go to the website -> GreyAtom's Frontend Engineering Program. Enter your details and click Start Application and follow the instructions. Once you complete the application, the link for the exam will be emailed to you. Do go through this video to understand how to attempt the entrance exam -> How to take GreyAtom's Online Entrance Exam. Once you complete the entrance exam, our team will reach out to you for further steps.
We've all got plenty of neuroplasticity left in us! No matter your background, you can learn what you want to learn. Believe that you can, and believe that those around you can too.
Reading is one way of getting you to think about things that you wouldn't otherwise. Writing encourages thinking. Discussion encourages thinking. Being active encourages thinking. Do things! Try things! Think about things!
There's so much to know! We all learn from one another. Embrace opportunities to learn from others, and opportunities to share what you know.
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