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
This session, designed for the beginner programmer, will assume no previous coding knowledge. Come along and get started with coding.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Explore the programming languages that power the web and write your first line of code.
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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
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
In this workshop we’ll tackle the barebones of how to quickly develop a web site, and get it live on the Web.
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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
In this class you will see more applications of CSS and learn how robust this language really is.
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
Learn coding basics in this free class with General Assembly at the Tech Museum in San Jose!
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
Navigate today’s coding landscape with help from local programming pros.
#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
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
Start from scratch - get an intro to web development.
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.