Progress Report

Last update: 2026-02-16

This page does not include the progress that I made prior with FCC and TOP before I created this page. At the time of creation I had already completed all of the FCC HTML course and have begun working through the CSS course. I orginally obtained my FCC Responsive Web Design Certifcation in October 2020, however, I spent 5 years away from coding and wanted to start fresh, even if that meant starting over.

February 2026

2026-02-14

  • Updated Elderwood.dev with a parking lot page
  • Created a Progress page to track learning and support accountability
  • Completed the Design a Cafe Menu workshop on FCC

2026-02-15

  • TOP-Foundations - Prerequisites - How Does The Web Work
  • TOP-Foundations - Prerequisites - Installation Overview
  • TOP-Foundations - Prerequisites - Installations
  • TOP-Foundations - Prerequisites - Text Editors
  • TOP-Foundations - Prerequisites - Command Line Basics
  • TOP-Foundations - Prerequisites - Setting up Git
  • Updated Elderwood.dev Progress Page

2026-02-15

  • FCC - CSS - Basic CSS - Build a Business Card (Lab)
  • FCC - CSS-Basic CSS - CSS Specificity, the Cascade Algorithm, and Inheritance
    • What Is CSS Specificity, and the Specificity for Inline, Internal, and External CSS?
    • What Is the Universal Selector, and What Is Its Specificity?
    • What Is the Specificity for Type Selectors?
    • What Is the Specificity for Class Selectors?
    • What Is the Specificity for ID Selectors?
    • What Is the important Keyword, and What Are the Best Practices for Using It?
    • How Does the Cascade Algorithm Work at a High Level?
    • How Does Inheritance Work with CSS at a High Level?
  • FCC - CSS - Basic CSS - CSS Fundamentals Review (Review)
  • FCC - CSS - Basic CSS - CSS Fundamentals Quiz (18/20 Corect)
  • TOP - Foundations - Git Basics - Introduction to Git
    • Read chapters 1.1 through 1.4 from the Getting Started section of Pro Git to learn the differences between local, centralized, and distributed version control systems.
    • Watch “What is Git?” explained in 2 minutes - a video about what Git is and how it can improve the workflow of both an individual and a team of developers.
    • Read “About GitHub and Git” for a brief introduction of what GitHub is and how Git and GitHub work together. You can skip the “Where do I start?” section at the end.
    • Complete set up Git lesson (completed 2026-02-15)
    • Took a look at The Odin Project’s GitHub repository. This is where all the lessons are stored! While you’re there, look at all our contributors to gain an appreciation for how Git records all collaborative efforts and how GitHub visually represents this.