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Where will you start in the codebase, and why did you decide to start there?
- Read the documentation!
- I started with the routes file because it gives an idea of what input comes from the user, and what processes are initiated from there.
- Next I looked at the schema and put it into dbdiagram.io to learn what kinds of data is being tracked in the database.

What is familiar to you about the codebase?
- Looks like a Rails app.
- Models
- Database/migrations/schema
- Has a service for SMS sending

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# B2 Intermission Work

Answer these Check for Understanding questions as you work through the assignments.

## HTML

1. What is HTML?
   Hypertext Markup Language is the standard markup language for creating web pages. It describes the structure of a web page, and consists of a series of elements that tell the browser how to display the content.
1. What is an HTML element?
   Elements tell the browser how to display content. They are defined by a start tag, some content, and an end tag. These include <h1>, <p>, <br>. Some elements like <br> and <hr> are empty and have no end tag.

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1. What your reflections from the video?

• I think it's a really interesting topic, and it's a big problem in our society. Unfortunately there are many people out there who will fight tooth and nail to deny the existence of their implicit biases, rather than comfront them. As the PBS article states, even when people are made aware of their implicit biases, that by itself is usually not enough to cause a change in behavior.

2. In what ways have you examined your implicit biases before coming to Turing?

• I try to confront my biases by practicing open-mindedness to ideas and viewpoints that can reshape my own.
• I subscribe to creators on social media who focus on exposing the disparities that afflict individuals as a result of racism, patriarchy, whiteness, etc.
• Other accounts I follow publish content on the capitalist systems that perpetuate these biases in the public to protect the interests of the upper classes.
• I also read books, watch documentaries, and listen to podcasts that address ma

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CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THESE EXERCISES!

To start this assignment:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
2. Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
3. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.

Purpose

You will be a contributor in several paired/group project throughout your Turing career working on complex technical challenges. You may be surprised to find out that < 1% of failing projects at Turing are due solely to technical definicines - in fact, the majority of failing projects are due to intrapersonal/team issues. In order to set yourself (and your teammates) up for success, it is critical to clearly communicate and set expectations with your teammates.

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Pre-Teaching Practice

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THESE EXERCISES!

To start this assignment:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
2. Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
3. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.

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Mentee: Define the Relationship (DTR) Prep

To start this assignment:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
2. Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
3. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.

Please use the following gist to capture your thoughts, goals, priorities, etc. as outlined by each question. You will be using these questions to help give your mentor a better idea of who you are and want to become as a developer! Please note, this is meant to be a starting point for building your norms with your mentor - you may need to adjust scheduling expecations, communication expectations, etc. when you start working with your mentor!

Mentee Details

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Checklist/Rubric

To make a copy of this rubric:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
2. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.

Part I: Creating Directories and Files; Initializing Git and Pushing to GitHub

• I named my directories correctly.

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Session 3 HW

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THESE EXERCISES!

To start this assignment:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
2. Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
3. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.

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Mod 0 Plan for Success

by Mark Ertmer, 2111 0-1

Classes

• take notes
• ask questions
• give others space to learn
• review concepts from previous sessions

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Session 2 HW

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THESE EXERCISES!

To start this assignment:

1. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner that says Fork. This is now your copy of the document.
2. Click the Edit button when you're ready to start adding your answers.
3. To save your work, click the green button in the bottom right-hand corner. You can always come back and re-edit your gist.