From 76bbff537502302efd8fecbbec5cbe99e6484022 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Quincy Larson Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:21:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Simplify landing page and update about page --- server/views/home.jade | 41 ++++++++---------- server/views/resources/about.jade | 70 ++++++------------------------- 2 files changed, 30 insertions(+), 81 deletions(-) diff --git a/server/views/home.jade b/server/views/home.jade index f5096ae9a4..68a25055a8 100644 --- a/server/views/home.jade +++ b/server/views/home.jade @@ -1,40 +1,38 @@ extends layout block content .text-center - h1.landing-heading Learn to code and help nonprofits. - .spacer .row + h1.landing-heading Learn to code and help nonprofits .big-break .big-break .big-break - .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-3 + .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 img.img-responsive.landing-icon.img-center(src= 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/landingIcons_connect.svg', alt='Get great references and connections to start your software engineer career') - p.large-p Join a community of 400,000+ developers. - .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-3 - img.img-responsive.landing-icon.img-center(src= 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/landingIcons_learn.svg', alt='Learn to code and learn full stack JavaScript') - p.large-p Work on coding challenges together. - .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-3 - img.img-responsive.landing-icon.img-center(src= 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/landingIcons_portfolio.svg', alt='Build a portfolio of apps for nonprofits') - p.large-p Build a portfolio of apps that solve real problems. - .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-3 - img.img-responsive.landing-icon.img-center(src= 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/landingIcons_nonprofits.svg', alt='Empower nonprofits with code') - p.large-p Empower nonprofits with code. - .big-break - .big-break + p.large-p + a(href='/map') 17,000,000+ + |  coding challenges solved + .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 + img.img-responsive.landing-icon.img-center(src= 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/landingIcons_nonprofits.svg', alt='Help nonprofits with bro bono code projects') + p.large-p + a(href='/nonprofits') $1,000,000+ + |  in donated development work + .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 + img.img-responsive.landing-icon.img-center(src= 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/landingIcons_portfolio.svg', alt='Get hired as a developer and start your software engineer career') + p.large-p + a(href='/stories') 2,000+ + |  campers now have developer jobs .big-break .big-break .row .col-xs-12.col-sm-8.col-sm-offset-2 a.btn.btn-cta.signup-btn.btn-block(href="/signin") Start coding (it's free) - .button-spacer - a.btn.btn-lg.btn-primary.btn-primary-ghost.btn-block(href="/nonprofits") My nonprofit needs coding help .spacer h2 As featured in: img.img-center.img-responsive(src='https://s3.amazonaws.com/freecodecamp/as-seen-on.png') .spacer hr .spacer - h2 Launch your career as a software engineer: + h2 Launch your developer career .spacer .row .col-xs-12.col-sm-12.col-md-4 @@ -50,14 +48,9 @@ block content p.testimonial-copy I started Free Code Camp with zero knowledge of web development. 6 months later, I landed my first job as a back end engineer. h3 - Maxim Orlov .spacer - .row - .col-xs-12.col-sm-8.col-sm-offset-2 - a.btn.btn-lg.btn-primary.btn-primary-ghost.btn-block(href='/stories') Hear from more of our campers - .spacer - .spacer hr .spacer - h2 Skills you'll learn: + h2 Learn powerful skills .spacer .row .text-center.negative-35 diff --git a/server/views/resources/about.jade b/server/views/resources/about.jade index 52420e8a29..bc09a1af4a 100644 --- a/server/views/resources/about.jade +++ b/server/views/resources/about.jade @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ block content | to nonprofits .row .col-xs-12.col-sm-10.col-sm-offset-1.col-md-6.col-md-offset-3 - h2.text-center Certifications + h2.text-center Certificates hr ul.population-table li.nowrap @@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ block content td.text-center i.fa.fa-comment td - a(href="/stories") Stories from campers who've become professional software engineers + a(href="/stories") Stories from campers who've become professional software developers .spacer .row .col-xs-12.col-sm-10.col-sm-offset-1.col-md-6.col-md-offset-3 @@ -127,25 +127,23 @@ block content

What is Free Code Camp?

We’re an open source community that helps you learn to code.

How do you help me learn to code?

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You can work through our self-paced coding challenges, build projects, and earn certifications. We also connect you with people in your city so you can code together.

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Can Free Code Camp help me get a job as a software engineer?

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Yes. Hundreds of people have gotten software engineering jobs after completing our coding challenges.

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You can work through our self-paced coding challenges, build projects, and earn certificates. We also connect you with people in your city so you can code together.

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Can Free Code Camp help me get a job as a software developer?

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Yes. Thousands of people have gotten software developer jobs after joining our open source community.

Is Free Code Camp a coding bootcamp?

No. A lot of coding bootcamps use Free Code Camp as part of their curriculum, though.

Is Free Code Camp really free?

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Yes. Our curriculum, nonprofit projects, and verified certifications are all free.

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Which certifications does Free Code Camp offer?

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We offer four free verified certifications: front end development, back end development, data visualization, and full stack development.

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Yes. Our curriculum, nonprofit projects, and verified certificates are all free.

How can I help nonprofits through Free Code Camp?

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Once you finish the first three certifications, you’ll get to build a series of solutions for nonprofits. You’ll work in pairs, under the supervision of a volunteer project manager and a stakeholder from the nonprofit.

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Once you finish the first 1,200 hours of challenges, you’ll get to build a series of solutions for nonprofits. You’ll work in pairs, under the supervision of a volunteer project manager and a stakeholder from the nonprofit.

How much money has Free Code Camp saved nonprofits?

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Our community has done nearly a million dollars worth of pro-bono coding for nonprofits so far.

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Is there a way I can help nonprofits before I earn my certifications?

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Yes. You can pledge a monthly donation to a nonprofit of your choosing while you learn.

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Our community has donated more than a million dollars worth of pro-bono coding for nonprofits so far.

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Is there a way I can help nonprofits before I earn my certificates?

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Yes. You can pledge a monthly donation to a nonprofit of your choosing while you learn.

How long does Free Code Camp take?

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It takes about 2,080 hours to earn all four of our certifications. This translates into one year of full-time coding. We’re completely self-paced though, so take as long as you need.

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It takes about 2,080 hours to complete Full Stack Developer certificate. This translates into one year of full-time coding. We’re completely self-paced though, so take as long as you need.

Is Free Code Camp a replacement for a 4-year degree?

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No. Please don’t drop out of college just to pursue Free Code Camp. You can pursue both concurrently. Even though you don’t need a 4-year degree to work as a software engineer, it still helps a lot.

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No. Please don’t drop out of college just to pursue Free Code Camp. You can pursue both concurrently. Even though you don’t need a 4-year degree to work as a software developer, it still helps a lot.

I'm a teacher. Is Free Code Camp an appropriate resource for my class?

Yes. Many high school, college, and adult ed programs incorporate Free Code Camp into their coursework. We're open source, so no licenses or special permission from us is necessary. We're even building special tools for teachers.

Should I complete all of these challenges in order?

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Can I donate to Free Code Camp?

We don’t accept donations. Instead, you should support us through our shop.

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