Blog 103
2 min readOct 26, 2020
- How is JavaScript different from CSS? In what ways? How are they similar? JavaScript is different from CSS because it is used to control the behavior of the element while CSS controls the looks and formatting. They are both similar because the both have an affect on the html elements.
- How do you map the many different DOM methods and properties in your mind? How would you describe them to a non-developer? I picture all the parent elements and try to match them with their child elements and so on. I would describe it as almost being like a family tree.
- What do you find surprising about coding so far? Do you find anything easy? What? Why? The most surprising thing I’ve found about coding is the amount of things you can do with it other than just making websites. I find that coding the html is the easiest just because it is the original language and the backbone to all other languages.
- What’s difficult about coding for you? Why? The most difficult thing I’ve come across while learning to code is finding time to practice. It’s challenging trying to learn something as complex as coding while working two jobs and trying to maintain a social life.
- What’s cool about event listeners? Why are they useful and what more would you like to learn about them? Event listeners are cool because they make a webpage more interactive with the user. They are useful because the can make your website easier to navigate and use. I would like to learn more commands involving event listeners and find the best placement for them.
- Why are you motivated? Why are you in this class? I am motivated because I no longer wish to be in the service industry and I am taking this class because I believe I can help people with the skills I am learning.
