Coding United - CS Career Skill Explorer

A tool by John Swindell at Coding United to help you explore Computer Science career paths, identify your current skills, and see our club's project tech focus.

📋 Foundational CS Skills & Interests

These skills are valuable across many areas of Computer Science.

Version Control (e.g., Git, GitHub)
Basic Data Structures & Algorithms
Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
Teamwork & Communication
Operating System Basics
Networking Fundamentals
Database Basics (SQL/NoSQL concepts)

🚀 Our Club's Flagship Project & Tech Stack

This term, Coding United is embarking on building a comprehensive full-stack web application from scratch! This project is designed to give members hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle, guided by project-based learning principles. We'll emphasize collaboration and a gradual learning curve.

Key Learning Phases & Technologies:

Environment & Tooling: Docker, Docker Compose, Git, GitHub.
Backend Foundation: Python, Django (MVT Architecture), `manage.py`, SQLite.
Modern Frontend: HTML, CSS, TailwindCSS (via npm), JavaScript, Alpine.js, HTMX.
Development Process: Page development (Models, Views, Templates), UI/UX styling, responsive design.
Deployment & DevOps Basics: `collectstatic`, production settings, PaaS deployment concepts.

This project offers a balanced learning experience, with an emphasis on backend development using Django, but providing valuable skills across the full stack. For a complete phase-by-phase breakdown, check out our detailed Club Project Guide Website .