class-04.md

Learn HTML -Creating Hyperlinks

• To create a basic link, we wrap text or other content inside what element?

The href attribute contains what information? The web address What are some ways we can ensure links on our pages are accessible to all readers? * Use concise and meaningful text for links * Do not capitalize all letters in links * Avoid using URLs for link text * Do not use the word "link" as part of the link text * Do not use tooltips/screentips to add additional information http://www.nysed.gov/webaccess/create-accessible-hypertext-links

CSS Layout: Normal Flow CSS Layout: Positioning

What is meant by “normal flow”?

• The default layout for CSS elements What are a few differences between block-level and inline elements?
• Block level elements span the width of their parent element.
• Inline element sit on the same line along with adjacent text nodes.

https://thoughtbot.com/blog/positioning ___ positioning is the default for every html element.

• Static

Name a few advantages to using absolute positioning on an element.

• An absolutely positioned element no longer exists in the normal document flow. Instead, it sits on its own layer separate from everything else. This is very useful: it means that we can create isolated UI features that don't interfere with the layout of other elements on the page. For example, popup information boxes, control menus, rollover panels, UI features that can be dragged and dropped anywhere on the page, and so on.

What is a key difference between fixed positioning and absolute positioning?

• whereas absolute positioning fixes an element in place relative to its nearest positioned ancestor (the initial containing block if there isn't one), fixed positioning usually fixes an element in place relative to the visible portion of the viewport.
• https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/CSS/CSS_layout/Positioning#fixed_positioning

Learn JS- Functions – Reusable Blocks of Code

Describe the difference between a function declaration and a function invocation.

• the function name, can be omitted in function expressions to create anonymous functions.

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

• The values that are declared within a function when the function is called are known as an argument. Whereas, the variables that are defined when the function is declared are known as a parameter.

Miscellaneous

6 Reasons for Pair

1. Greater efficiency
2. Engaged collaboration
3. Learning from fellow students
4. Social skills
5. Job interview readiness
6. Work environment readiness

• Pick 2 benefits to pair programming and reflect on how these benefits could help you on your coding journey.

1. Learning from fellow Student: As we are learning all the language and terminology, we can help support and bolster each other's strong suits.
2. Job interview readiness: The best thing we will get out of this is a job? Either way, nailing the job interview is crucial, and developing the soft skills needed to do so takes time and effort.