Hi guys I suggest we use Telegram. With telegram you can have up to 10000+ members in a group. Plus it has most whatsApp functionalities we'll be needing.

I can create a group for the August 15 set and we move on from there.

JohnBullMySon:
Op. This is better called Web development and not software engineering. Software engineering is not Web programming. It is beyond that.

So C and scripting with bash is now web development? After learning how to write scripts with bash, the introductory programming language on ALX is C. Get your facts right, and stop saying what you don't know, you will only end up displaying your ignorance in public.

Apholabby:


You can volunteer to create one .. but we should ensure that we inform anonymous6o6 first before we create and add her to the group cos her presence will be highly needed so we can catch up with info from other groups.

anonymous6o6 come o yuor children are waiting

That's a great idea, please do
So that I can share with you guys some materials to study

Apholabby:


I must commend you for creating this thread @anonymous. Wonderful idea plus it has been beneficial to a lot and also an inspiration for me particularly

I will like to join the whatsapp group for the August cohort please. Send the link so I can join.
BlessUp

Someone is about to create a new group where we can all get added and I will share materials to get started with

Apholabby:


Can you also send me the materials and other things required. I really appreciate your efforts. Keep it going and don't relent. Here's my email address afolabiadebola236atgmaildot com
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Cheers

Someone already said something about creating a WhatsApp group, we can all join there so I can share the materials once and for all

MrPrinceIkpa:
Hi guys I suggest we use Telegram. With telegram you can have up to 10000+ members in a group. Plus it has most whatsApp functionalities we'll be needing.

I can create a group for the August 15 set and we move on from there.

Telegram is a good idea but I'm not on telegram

Besides, when the program eventually commences, you wouldn't have time for social medias because you have Slack (alx community which is very important), WhatsApp, and then there's telegram

It is better you keep a straight focus on WhatsApp

Anonymous6o6:



Someone already said something about creating a WhatsApp group, we can all join there so I can share the materials once and for all

https: // chat. whatsapp. com/ CaLo3npAsrC8XWNKDYOyP3

Here is a group I have just created.

divalizzy:



Hi.

Please I have not gotten the materials

I don't know when I will be chanced to be here again cause I have pending projects and materials to sort out, a group has already been created, y'all should join because you have little time to prepare

I also posted the materials on the group description for all to access


Please close in the spaces to join the group and share to others

ogbevireo:


https: // chat. whatsapp. com/ CaLo3npAsrC8XWNKDYOyP3

Here is a group I have just created.

Oh my... I didn't see this on time
I will delete mine then

ogbevireo:


https: // chat. whatsapp. com/ CaLo3npAsrC8XWNKDYOyP3

Here is a group I have just created.

Just joined

Sapeleboy911:

So C and scripting with bash is now web development? After learning how to write scripts with bash, the introductory programming language on ALX is C. Get your facts right, and stop saying what you don't know, you will only end up displaying your ignorance in public.

What you call software engineering is at most the backend of web application development or better still elementary software development. Though there might be some overlap, but is is not the real software engineering. The bolded is merely what you must learn to interact with Linux. Now, about 80% of software engineering isn't even direct programming. What I just see there is just a guide to freelance development. Real software engineers usually are not freelancers or contractors. They work in teams at corporations. If it were software engineering, these are the kind of topics you'll see excluding Java, Python, Go etc.

Designing with UML, Reusable Code, Advanced OOP principles, Design patterns, Software architecture, SaaS design on servers and the Cloud, Kubernetes and Docker, Requirements elicitation, Systems programming/ Operating systems, Estimation and efficiency, Domain analysis etc. A lot more depending on the projects you work on.

If you want to develop advanced software whether accessed via web or any platform at all, you can never escape all these. But you'll notice that these things are hardly mentioned in the Nigerian ecosystem. You only hear stuff like Django, REST APi and Node and all other tools frameworks and languages. This is because majority are into web development. In web development you can be a freelancer easily.

If as a web developer, you are called to design a web based software that autonomously controls a production line through a remote server, will you be able to do it? Even though it has to do with a server and a nice interface to it maybe, that is just the channel. The main job is the hosted software at the backend. Those are the kind of things that software engineers tackle. It is called Engineering for a good reason. Just like other Engineering disciplines, It is extensive and takes years to learn not months.

JohnBullMySon:
What you call software engineering is at most the backend of web application development or better still elementary software development. Though there might be some overlap, but is is not the real software engineering. The bolded is merely what you must learn to interact with Linux. Now, about 80% of software engineering isn't even direct programming. What I just see there is just a guide to freelance development. Real software engineers usually are not freelancers or contractors. They work in teams at corporations. If it were software engineering, these are the kind of topics you'll see excluding Java, Python, Go etc.

Designing with UML, Reusable Code, Advanced OOP principles, Design patterns, Software architecture, SaaS design on servers and the Cloud, Kubernetes and Docker, Requirements elicitation, Systems programming/ Operating systems, Estimation and efficiency, Domain analysis etc. A lot more depending on the projects you work on.

If you want to develop advanced software whether accessed via web or any platform at all, you can never escape all these. But you'll notice that these things are hardly mentioned in the Nigerian ecosystem. You only hear stuff like Django, REST APi and Node and all other tools frameworks and languages. This is because majority are into web development. In web development you can be a freelancer easily.

If as a web developer, you are called to design a web based software that autonomously controls a production line through a remote server, will you be able to do it? Even though it has to do with a server and a nice interface to it maybe, that is just the channel. The main job is the hosted software at the backend. Those are the kind of things that software engineers tackle. It is called Engineering for a good reason. Just like other Engineering disciplines, It is extensive and takes years to learn not months.

Sigh
This isn't up for argument, the field of software engineering is quite verse, though you're right but let it be known to you that with the skills alx is trying to install in us, you will be able to work as a DevOp engineer, data engineer, frontend or backend engineer, so this argument is really unnecessary unless you haven't seen the requirements for software engineers on job descriptions

If you still want to prove your point then check LinkedIn and tag alx_africa and Holberton coding school to explain yourself, good day!

Good Morning Guys

Please check the link below to join the August group that was newly created! Make sure you close in the spaces, for it to work.


https:// chat.whatsapp. com/KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

When you join the group, please check the group description, I already compiled a link of the materials and tasks for you to study and prepare ahead.

Also, let's connect on LinkedIn, Alx gave good recommendations on how to use LinkedIn for jobs opportunities, as an alx students, it will be good if you start making use of it now

https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-okorie-8ba64b214

Oh well, time to go back to my projects, later...

ogbevireo:


I got accepted into the ALX programme.
I am in the Cohort that will begin on August 15th.

I too will be interested in joining a group or would be happy to create one.
Let me know what you think boss.
Thanks!!!

I just created this.youll probably be the first on the group..
https:///BHoBUDXOW9dGk1mDAUH1LV

divalizzy:



Since the group is full. I think you are of August 15th cohort. I am also. Can we form a WhatsApp study group?

I just created this.youll probably be the first on the group..
https:///BHoBUDXOW9dGk1mDAUH1LV

I applied yesterday and got accepted early this morning. Would love to connect with y'all. I really could use every help I can get. Thanks.

Jadoskii:

I just created this.youll probably be the first on the group..
https:///BHoBUDXOW9dGk1mDAUH1LV

The link isn't working on my end

Jadoskii:

I just created this.youll probably be the first on the group..
https:///BHoBUDXOW9dGk1mDAUH1LV

A group has already been created
Let's stick to it

divalizzy:
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A group has already been created
Let's stick to it

[quote author=aydolar post=115470453]@Anonymous6o6

Pls I will be glad if you can add me to any WhatsApp or Telegram group on ALX sir
09044232701

[quote author=divalizzy post=115500867][/quote][quote author=divalizzy post=115500867]

Join Cohort August 15th next whatsapp group

Follow this link

Anonymous6o6:



A group has already been created
Let's stick to it

The link is not working from my end.

Please who has been able to join via the link shouod help out.

[quote author=divalizzy post=115500867][/quote]


Oh dear,

https:// chat.whatsapp. com/KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

Copy the link first and close in the spaces, try the link outside Nairaland to have access

sanicula1:

The link isn't working on my end

A group as been created by anonymous..let's join that one

Anonymous6o6:



A group has already been created
Let's stick to it

You said it was filled na

Jadoskii:

You said it was filled na

A new one

Someone should please help with the c pdf and the first week's pdf. My email is amure387@gmail.com. Thanks in advance �

Guys i was accepted into the All August Cohort, is there any groups to join, my WhatsApp number is 0.8.0.8.5.2.1.44.98

ogbevireo:


https: // chat. whatsapp. com/ CaLo3npAsrC8XWNKDYOyP3

Here is a group I have just created.

Anonymous6o6:
Good Morning Guys

Please check the link below to join the August group that was newly created! Make sure you close in the spaces, for it to work.


https:// chat.whatsapp. com/KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

When you join the group, please check the group description, I already compiled a link of the materials and tasks for you to study and prepare ahead.

Also, let's connect on LinkedIn, Alx gave good recommendations on how to use LinkedIn for jobs opportunities, as an alx students, it will be good if you start making use of it now

https:// www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-okorie-8ba64b214

Oh well, time to go back to my projects, later...

I can't join because the invite link has been reset

SuperModerator:


I can't join because the invite link has been reset

https:// /KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

Anonymous6o6:



https:// /KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

Kindly check the link. Nairaland don scatter am

SuperModerator:
Kindly check the link. Nairaland don scatter am

https:// chat.whatsapp. com/KofjlX6WfKZIGryvLEVy51

Close the spaces

Lately, I'm more active on LinkedIn and WhatsApp, just case you want us to connect

https:// www.linkedin. com/in/tracy-okorie-8ba64b214

Alx has frustrated on different projects but the recent printf project eh... Omo

That one is on another different level, picture playing a game, let's say COD, as a beginner you keep increasing your level, when you eventually start playing with others, you realize you're a big noob

Honestly this printf project has made me gone through hell back and forth, no jokes! The checkers felt giving errors in certain places and there was no way to confirm where the error is coming from.

I have been updating my journey on LinkedIn and connected with a lot of people. The second group for August cohort already has a lot of people, some from Nairaland and most from LinkedIn. We even had a Google meeting last year just to give a brief introduction to the program and it was really interesting.