SOFT6008 Initialising variables

Code that is in a function inside the head is executed only when the function is called.

Code that is in the head but not in a function is executed once before the page loads. So you can initialise variables this way. But you cannot modify the DOM in there because it doesn't exist yet.

Code that is in the body is executed once as the page is loaded.

So the money variable can be initialised in the body or in the head (outside the function). But it can only be displayed on the page inside the function.

SOFT6008 Class 03.1 B

I asked students to add money to the slot machine. Most have that done, but a few joined the module late or left their previous work at home.

A set of students had solutions so similar that they would be considered to have infringed the regulations if it were an assignment . I advised them to not work together in future in order to avoid the risks.

SOFT6007 Class 03.1

I gave a speech about attendance.

We did a quick review of tables in HTML and then I explained colspan and rowspan.

I gave students an exercise to complete in class in groups.

SOFT6008 Class 03.1 & 03.2 A

I reminded students that it's important to turn up to class.

I asked student to add money to the slot machine. Most completed this, but a few are still catching up.

SOFT6007 Class 02.4 W

I briefly talked about HTML entities.

I explained how tables are specified in HTML and asked students to code their class timetables in HTML

SOFT6007 Tables

This is a video about HTML tables.

For simplicity the image tags in this video don't have their alt width & height tags.

SOFT6007 Class 03.2 & 03.3 & 03.4

03.2
Students worked on getting the nested list exercise finished. This is tricky, but worthwhile.

Students who were completed and had their work checked by me went for a coffee break.

03.3

I talked about ASCII, code pages, and HTML entities.

I asked student who were finished their nested lists to take a look at the tables video.

03.4

We looked at tables. I talked students through sample page 3

I asked student to code their timetables in HTML. Not all finished that today.

SOFT6007 Class 02.2 & 02.3

Students worked on the nested list exercise. That took a bit longer than I expected. This is a tricky exercise, but it illustrates the structure of HTML very well.

Some students missed class before and so I referred them to an online video on lists.

SOFT6007 Lists tutorial

If you missed the class on lists or need a recap this video might help.

SOFT6008 Class 02.2 & 02.3

I asked student to add money to their slot machines.

Most made good progress, but some have fallen behind already.

Attendance was poor -- only 7 students.

SOFT6008 Next up ..

Next up in the labs I would like you to add money your slot machine. And have a think about the appropriate level of rewards so that the game doesn't end too quickly nor last forever.

SOFT6008 Class 02.4

I spoke a little bit about how it's important to work though the examples rather than just finding one online and considering yourself done.

We looked at number inputs and range inputs in HTM5. And how to use onchange.

Everything we discussed is encapsulated in the phone cost calculator v3.

The issue of number v. string types in JavaScript came up again and we kind of concluded that I worry about that more than I should.

SOFT6008 Extra class

OK. So that didn't work out. I was late because I couldn't find the room. And then when I did find it there was no computer there. And I was missing a cable for mine. Just one of those days.

Apologies to those of you who took the time and effort to come along.

We will make up the time later in the semester.

SOFT6008 Class 02.3 A

I asked students to complete the slot machine and then to take a look at the call cost calculator in advance of class.

I appreciate that many of you were already done, but I keep to keep the various lab groups in sync for the moment.

I was a bit distracted today and didn't give you all the attention you deserved. Sorry about that.

SOFT6008 Class 02.2 & 02.3 W

I asked students to complete the slot machine and then to take a look at the call cost calculator in advance of class.

I appreciate that many of you were already done, but I keep to keep the various lab groups in sync for the moment.

I was a bit distracted today and didn't give you all the attention you deserved. Sorry about that.

SOFT6008 Extra lecture this week

Hi Guys

I have to be somewhere else on Wednesday 30 September at 1300 and so I can't make class.  So we will have an extra class this Wednesday at 1200 in A123L.

We will have class as usual following this at 1300 in C214.

We will have no lecture on Wednesday 30 September. But we will have all the lab classes as usual.

Interesting Videos about GIFs

Animated GIFs

GIF or JIF

SOFT6008 Class 02.1 W

I asked students to code a slot machines using the coins and dice examples as a model. It should give prizes for three of a kind and two of a kind. We will continue with this in the labs on Wednesday. But it should be completed by noon on Wednesday.

SOFT6008 Class 02.1 B

I asked student to finish off the slot machine by giving different winner messages for three of a kind and tow of a kind.

When students were finished they look at the call cost calculator.

SOFT6007 Class 02.1

I talked about how the origins of the Internet have an impact on how it works today.

I explained that http is just one of many protocols.

We followed the steps involved from clicking on a link to displaying a webpage.

I gave out a  handout on HTML entities. But we didn't discuss it.