andyboi4real:
I finally decided to dropout of Alx. I just didn’t have enough time to juggle doing Alx, learning JavaScript, completing my introduction to computer science course by Harvard and work. It’s been a nice experience though, I learnt a lot. Anybody has an Idea if Scores are transferable to subsequent cohort.

Anonymous6o6:
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Tobedated:


keep the morale high bro i'm rooting for you.

i'm following a different bootcamp but will we both get to our goal.
no retreat nor surrender.

aluta continua

Technerdguy:
For the very first time since I started alx SE program, I missed a deadline and I couldn't get a single task correctly. All thanks to Betty because she has become a pain in the ass. Betty would complain literally about everything, whitespaces, etc. Like some folks said in Slack that Betty seeks a lot of attention to herself
But I will not give up. I have gone back to the drawing board to restrategize.
Thanks Anonymous6o6 for responding to my mail.

Emmyxclusive:
thanks for giving us a glimpse of what the project looks like. I think if someone do proper research the problems can be solved. Looking at that c problem, I already know how to implement it in python. The procedure are similar just different syntax. Thanks again anonymous.

Lathas:
@anonymous6o6,when is the deadline for alx Africa course on software engineering? I don't have a PC now but am planning on getting one soon to get started with the course,thanks.

Odogwu002:
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

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

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

Odogwu002:
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.

Odogwu002:
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:



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.

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.

Ebube043:
let me volunteer, ebubechiufomba@gmail.com

learning22:
@Anonymous6o6 and others.

Please I need your help on this.
I learnt a cohort will be onboarding by August, Is there any thing that can be done for me to be a part do this cohort?

learning22:
@Anonymous6o6 and others.

Please I need your help on this.

It happened that I applied for ALX Africa program in which my cohort was to start in the month of June.

I have done all the preliminary tasks needed to onboard for the program. But unfortunately due to circumstances beyond my control, I could not start the program on that day.

I just got a login to my email now to discover several messages by ALX. I really know that I have missed a lot and I doubt I can meet up with all the assignment if I'm to start now owing to the deadline of each task.

I learnt a cohort will be onboarding by August, Is there any thing that can be done for me to be a part do this cohort?

Odogwu002:
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:



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.

Elxandre:
Glad to find the thread.
Scared of the 70 hours weekly requirement though as I have to work for some hours daily.
Do I have to be online at certain times or I could just choose when to come online daily?

Anonymous6o6:
Honestly I'm no longer conscious of date and time. The only days I ever look forward to is the Peer learning days(PLD) because it's like a spare time to study more and review previous projects.

Yesterday's rain really stressed me out and increased my work, I couldn't find time to study and the little time I had wasn't enough. Got home late and slept off with the thought of waking up by 3am to study and do my projects. Instead, I woke up by 6am, Omo I just tiya.

It was even worst because I missed the first project deadline, but there's a second deadline which would end in three days. Might sound like a good thing but my score will be reduced from 100% to 65%!

As if that wasn't enough, I checked my email today and saw a message from the SE team. It was a reminder that they would be dropping people on 15th of this month. Those who didn't make up to 80% and here I am getting my score reduced. Since morning I have been on YouTube, geeks4geeks, reading and taking notes. Yesterday's project was a no joke oh.

A lot of people I know couldn't finish because of the requirements for the project. I plan to go to work late as long as I achieve my aim.

Please August cohort, it would really sadden me that anyone of you would follow this thread and end up dropping out. This was the reason why a group was created, read ahead!! There won't be enough time because there is much to cover. Please help yourselves.

Anonymous6o6:
For anyone who is currently in the program or about to start and you're going through challenges that keeps discouraging you to quit, please always reference that David video (The guy who got job offers from three companies but picked Amazon)

Watch it!
Imagine yourself in his position in a year time!
You can do it! Yes you can!
Do you know why I believe his every words? Because of the type of projects we're given, I will show a screenshot now.

ALX has provided great materials that yay need to pass, all you have to do is read them, take notes, do the projects. If you have any challenges, meet your colleagues after going through your notes.

I know we are still in the first month but I have made it this far without a laptop. I don't have a laptop, I use my phone for the projects, sometimes, I use my office laptop if necessary. But lately, it's just been my phone alone. I know there will come a time when I will need a laptop to build projects, but I'm just going to be optimistic about it and keep pushing forward.

Below are what the projects look like...

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.