Managing a server is pretty complicated, but building with serverless architectures simplifies this process. As a student, mastering serverless functions can help you to build projects that solve real-world problems by integrating APIs, constructing user interfaces, and analysing data. Javascript is the core language of this course - one of the most in-demand languages to learn in the industry.
:question: Not sure how to get started?
Read [GETTING_STARTED.md](/GETTING_STARTED.md) for instructions on how to use this repository, install counselorbot, and general tips for learning serverless! Read over the file carefully and make sure to complete these steps: 1. Read over **camp vocabulary & emojis** 2. Complete **computer setup** 3. Install **VSCode extensions** 4. Install **CounselorBot** 5. Refer back to this file if you ever need help!Table of Contents
:zap: Learn about Azure Functions! (Week 1-4)
Week 1 - Get Started with Azure Functions!
Build projects to get started with Azure Functions, Cloud Engineering, and Javascript! In addition, set up your development environment with various developer tools like Github and Postman.
| Category | Assignment | Description | Learning Objectives |
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| Project | HackerVoice | Build your first HTTP Trigger Azure Function that may or may not let you pass, written in Javascript. |
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| Project | twoCatz API | Create a REST API that returns multiple pictures of cats, named after your friends. |
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| Challenge | [Top Secret] | Build a Serverless Function that converts English to Morse Code |
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Week 2 - Working with APIs
Build projects with awesome APIs from Twilio, Microsoft Cognitive Services, and Giphy! Learn how to read documentation, experiment, and most importantly Google!
| Category | Assignment | Description | Learning Objectives |
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| Project | Emotional Gifs | Match your emotions with a gif-tastic Gif from Giphy using a web page and machine learning. |
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| Challenge | Song4u.js | Create an API Endpoint that takes in an image of a face and calls you back with a song matching how old you look! |
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Week 3 - Incorporate a Database
Build projects with Blob Storage and a NoSQL database to store data recieved through your serverless function!
| Category | Assignment | Description | Learning Objectives |
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| Project | Bunnimage API | Create a File Sharing API that saves images that are able to be downloaded on another device with a secret code. |
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| Challenge | Deep Secrets API | Everyone has secrets. Text your confessions to a number and receive someone else's back. |
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Week 4 - Building a Frontend
Build a frontend with HTML/CSS/JS to interact with your serverless functions!
| Category | Assignment | Description | Learning Objectives |
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| Project | Bunnimage App | Create a Frontend that allows users interact with the Bunnimage API which stores and retrieves images. |
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| Challenge | Deep Secrets App | Create a Frontend that allows users interact with the Deep Secrets API which stores and retrieves secrets from a database. |
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:zap: Build your Own Project (Week 5-8)
✔️ After completing the cabin, students will create their own app with this timeline:
Week 5 - Brainstorming & Proposals ⛈
Students will submit a final project proposal which should outline, at a high level, what their project will be. This includes a project flowchart that shows the different components of the project and how they will interact with one another.
Week 6 - Developing the MVP 💻
Students will be presenting their MVPs next week and will be working with their instructors and mentors to develop their projects over the course of the next 2 weeks.
Week 7 - Completing the MVP
Students should have an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) of the final project. This should be a bare bones version of the project with the most basic functionality working.
Week 8 - Finalizing & Adding Features 🎀
Students will continue adding features and building their project until it is fully complete.
Week 9 - Final Presentations
Students will prepare a final presentation with a slidedeck on their project as well as write a blog post detailing their project and how they made it from start to finish.
Example final project
