18-24 Sept, 2023
#UgandaCodeWeek
CodeWeek Uganda 2023 has concluded!
Wow, that was fun! 😎🥳🎉
In case you missed out, here’s what was each day’s Coding Challenge
Welcome to CodeWeek Day 01,
Where your first coding challenge is the “5-Minute Website” 😎💻
Yep, you read that right! Create your first website in just 5 minutes. We have even added a wild surprise in the Bonus section.
Intrigued? Dive in and uncover the magic.✨⭐
Craft your first JavaScript program in a guaranteed 10 minutes.
For your Day 02 coding challenge you’re about to create something cool that will make decisions for us. Your A.I. engine (JavaScript function ) will be the ultimate party host, deciding who gets to join the coding celebration.
Our goal for today is simple: write your first JavaScript program.
We’ve got your back with step-by-step instructions, so you’ll be a coding pro in no time. Are you excited? Because we definitely are! 🥳
Introduction to HTML
Project 01 – Training 01
Today, we kick things off Day 03 by mastering the essentials of HTML in our first lesson.
The world of web development is yours to conquer! 
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💻Introduction to HTML
Project 01 – Training 02
In this session on Day 04, we’re all about you!
We’re going to explore and learn how to use HTML elements to build your profile section.🧙♂️✨
Share your interests, hobbies, and anything else you’d like the world to know!
Add Some Style
Project 01 – Training 03
Today’s Challenge: Let’s make your webpage visually stunning by applying CSS styling. You’ll learn how to bring life to your content with colours, positioning, and more! 🎨✨
Get ready to dive into the world of CSS and give your webpage a unique look. It’s time to unleash your inner designer and make your coding creation truly shine!
Wrapping things up
Project 01 – Training 04
In today’s session, we’re combining everything you’ve learned to create the finishing touch – the footer of your landing page.
You will have then completed Project 01. 😎🎉
It’s incredible to see how far you’ve come in just a few days!
Project: Stopwatch
Have you ever wondered how a stopwatch works, and thinking: “Could I actually build that?”
Well, hold onto your coding hat because today, we’re going to wield the magic of code to freeze time – metaphorically, that is! ⏰✨
You’ll build a functioning stopwatch using HTML and JavaScript, proving that coding truly lets you control time itself!
Make you own game with Kaboom.js
Get ready for an exciting 5-part project that will introduce you to the world of game development. 🎮✨
You’ll start with the initial setup, learn how to create your game environment. Then, you’ll dive into game design, customizing your character, choosing enemies to challenge your skills, and adding levels. 🎯🕹️
Let’s see if you can level up your coding skills while having a blast building and advancing through your very own game!
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What is CodeWeek in Uganda
We believe learning to code is the future, and it should be available to everyone learn how to do so for FREE.
Our aim is to make the first steps of learning of how to code a fun and exciting process, and to make it available to ALL schools and youth of Uganda.
Our approach is simple: Challenge students to do just 10 minutes of coding everyday for 7 days during our annual CodeWeek event.
Uganda CodeWeek was launched as a way to help schools, teachers, parents and volunteers to be able to easily teach computer science using our online and offline curriculum.
The Uganda CodeWeek event will take place each year, and in addition we will help organize and host competitions, setting up coding clubs/communities/forums, empowering coding coaches, and more.
