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Melody Serra

Software Engineer

Melody Serra is originally from Los Angeles and loves being an older sister - her youngest sister is 18 years younger than her! Melody was a high school teacher in both East Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a teacher she realized the power of technology and how it could be used as a creative outlet, so she decided to pursue web development. Melody has experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js. Ruby on Rails, and AngularJS.

Melody’s passion is teaching and empowering others by sharing what she has learned. She started a JavaScript class at the Boys and Girls Club of Visitacion Valley and also teaches at San Quentin State Prison. Melody hopes to inspire youth to explore and expand their creativity through web development.

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Coding Workshop for Beginners: HTML and CSS

Coding Workshop for Beginners: HTML and CSS

This session, designed for the beginner programmer, will assume no previous coding knowledge. Come along and get started with coding.

33 Times

The What & Why of APIs

The What & Why of APIs

From Twitter to Facebook to smartphones to ATMs, APIs power our digital lives. We will discuss the basics of APIs: what they are, how they work, and why they matter.

17 Times

Front-End Crash Course: HTML and CSS

Front-End Crash Course: HTML and CSS

Learn the basics of front-end coding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Write your own code and learn to build your own website.

16 Times

Intermediate HTML & CSS

Intermediate HTML & CSS

This class is the quickest way to dive deeper into Front-End Web Development and get a strong understanding of how to build websites with HTML & CSS.

14 Times

Talk Like A Programmer

Talk Like A Programmer

Students will learn basic tech terminology so that they no longer feel at a disadvantage when speaking with developers.

10 Times

Front-End Web Development

Front-End Web Development

Gain critical web development literacy to stand out in tech-driven fields in this 10-week evening course, on campus or online.

8 Times

Code in One Day: HTML & CSS Crash Course

Code in One Day: HTML & CSS Crash Course

Get into front-end web development quickly and easily. Dive head first into HTML & CSS, skill up with live coding exercises, and build a basic web page from scratch.

4 Times

Free Intro to Coding

Free Intro to Coding

Explore the programming languages that power the web and write your first line of code.

3 Times

Coding For Beginners: Ruby

Coding For Beginners: Ruby

A introduction to computer programming for complete beginners. Using Ruby, this class will give you a solid foundation to start programming for fun or for use in your career.

3 Times

Start Building Mobile Apps: An Intro to iOS Programming Using XCode and Swift

Start Building Mobile Apps: An Intro to iOS Programming Using XCode and Swift

Get an overview of the end-to-end iOS app development process. Get started with Xcode and Swift, with a live demo of how to program a basic working mobile app for iPhone.

3 Times

Introduction to HTML & CSS Workshop

Introduction to HTML & CSS Workshop

In this workshop we’ll tackle the barebones of how to quickly develop a web site, and get it live on the Web.

2 Times

Building Products with Ruby on Rails

Building Products with Ruby on Rails

This class will use case studies and a live coding demo to help you understand how companies leverage Rails to turn their visions into reality.

Mastering CSS: Advanced Tools and Techniques

Mastering CSS: Advanced Tools and Techniques

In this class you will see more applications of CSS and learn how robust this language really is.

Tech Semester

Tech Semester

16 weeks. 10 week of 4 courses, 6 weeks of internship. General Assembly’s unique program focuses on immersing students in both an industry and a culture.

GA + San Jose: Coding for Beginners

GA + San Jose: Coding for Beginners

Learn coding basics in this free class with General Assembly at the Tech Museum in San Jose!

Introduction to JavaScript Bootcamp

Introduction to JavaScript Bootcamp

Cover the basics of Javascript and jQuery to dynamically update the appearance and content of a web page.

Road to Code: Programming the next Chapter in Your Career

Road to Code: Programming the next Chapter in Your Career

Navigate today’s coding landscape with help from local programming pros.

#ilooklikeadeveloper

#ilooklikeadeveloper

Let’s break down the barriers for women in tech, one line of code at a time. Take part in strengthening the female programming community with a night of coding & empowerment.

Coding 101: HTML & CSS

Coding 101: HTML & CSS

In this hands-on introductory workshop, we’ll learn about the web development community and how the web works.

Get Started in Web Development: A Free Class

Get Started in Web Development: A Free Class

Start from scratch - get an intro to web development.

Understanding the Stack: A Non-Programmer's Guide to Web and Mobile Programming

Understanding the Stack: A Non-Programmer's Guide to Web and Mobile Programming

This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of how web applications work, delivered in language that people with non-technical backgrounds understand.

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