ahs software dev python roadmap

ahs_python_roadmap.txt

@terence

We need to accomplish 4 things going into learning Django to the point where we can create a basic webapp (for the sake of example, and also what we're most likely to actually do, the homework photo sharing app).

1. Get Python and batteries efficiently installed onto all computers.

Steps to take:
  1. Contact Mr. Morris on batch installing ActivePython + subl onto all lab computers
  2. If #1 fails, contact IT dept. to get software installed
  3. Point people at http://wbond.net/sublime_packages/package_control, get linter installed

2. Teach basic shell proficiency

Relevant DOS commands:
  * PATH
  * cd
  * cls
  * copy
  * dir
  * exit

Teach concept of dotfiles

3. Let people play around with Django/break simple webapps we make until they get MVC

4. Teach Git
  Host on https://github.com/albany-high-school
  No need to learn Git command line thanks to http://windows.github.com app