08 Wireframe To Web Code

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What is a Wireframe and Why is it Important?

A wireframe is a simple line diagram representing the skeleton of a website or an application's user interface (UI) and core functionality. It shows where components should be in relation to each other and what, roughly, they should do. A wireframe is a crucial tool for web developers, as it helps to visualize the layout and structure of a website before starting to code.

Taking a Wireframe to Web Code: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Identify Components on the Wireframe

Websites are made up of regular, repeating component pieces, so before you start coding, identify each component on the wireframe and write that out as your skeleton. This will help you to understand the layout and structure of the website and make it easier to translate it into web code.

Step 2: Create a New Branch for the Project

To start working on the project, you need to create a new branch for it. This branch should be based on the main branch, and it should not contain any commits from other projects. You can use the following command to create a new branch:

git branch feature/wireframe

Step 3: Make Regular Small Commits

As you work on the project, make regular small commits with clear messages. This will help you to keep track of your progress and make it easier to review your code.

Step 4: Open a PR to the CYF Repo

When you are ready, open a PR to the CYF repo, following the instructions in the PR template. This will help you to get feedback from your peers and mentors and make it easier to review your code.

Step 5: Review and Refactor

Once you have opened a PR, ask for review from a classmate or mentor. Make changes based on their feedback and review and refactor again once the coursework solutions are released.

Tips and Tricks

  • A really good habit to get into is to look at existing web pages and turn them into wireframe sketches. You can do this with pen and paper. You don't have to be good at drawing: it's just lines and boxes.
  • Start to look at the internet like an engineer: break it down and understand how it was made.
  • A good place to start is YouTube. What components make up those views? Can you sketch them? What about GitHub? Somebody made everything you see.

How to Get Help

  • Share your blockers in your class channel. Use the opportunity to refine your skill in asking questions like a developer.
  • You can also open draft PRs and link to the actual code you are working on.

How to Submit

  1. Fork Module-Onboarding to your Github account.
  2. Check you are in the branch main.
  3. Make a branch for this project called feature/wireframe.
  4. Make regular small commits in this new branch with clear messages.
  5. When you are ready, open a PR to the CYF repo, following the instructions in the PR template.

Maximum Time in Hours

3 hours

How to Review

  1. Complete your PR template.
  2. Ask for review from a classmate or mentor.
  3. Make changes based on their feedback.
  4. Review and refactor again once the coursework solutions are released.

Additional Resources

Git Graph

gitGraph
    commit id: "start"
    branch feature/wireframe
    commit id: "skeleton page code"
    commit id: "What is Git"
    commit id: "Why do developers need Git?"
    commit id: "What is a branch in Git?"
    checkout main
    merge feature/wireframe

[!WARNING] Check you are in the branch main before you make your new branch or any changes

Q: What is a wireframe and why is it important?

A: A wireframe is a simple line diagram representing the skeleton of a website or an application's user interface (UI) and core functionality. It shows where components should be in relation to each other and what, roughly, they should do. A wireframe is a crucial tool for web developers, as it helps to visualize the layout and structure of a website before starting to code.

Q: How do I identify components on a wireframe?

A: Websites are made up of regular, repeating component pieces, so before you start coding, identify each component on the wireframe and write that out as your skeleton. This will help you to understand the layout and structure of the website and make it easier to translate it into web code.

Q: What is the difference between a wireframe and a design?

A: A wireframe is a simple line diagram that shows the layout and structure of a website, while a design is a more detailed and visually appealing representation of the website. A wireframe is used to plan and organize the layout of a website, while a design is used to create a visually appealing and engaging user experience.

Q: How do I create a new branch for a project?

A: To create a new branch for a project, you need to use the following command:

git branch feature/wireframe

This will create a new branch called feature/wireframe based on the main branch.

Q: What is the purpose of making regular small commits?

A: Making regular small commits helps you to keep track of your progress and make it easier to review your code. It also helps you to avoid making large commits that are difficult to review and debug.

Q: How do I open a PR to the CYF repo?

A: To open a PR to the CYF repo, you need to follow the instructions in the PR template. This will help you to get feedback from your peers and mentors and make it easier to review your code.

Q: What is the purpose of reviewing and refactoring code?

A: Reviewing and refactoring code helps you to identify and fix errors, improve the performance and efficiency of your code, and make it more maintainable and scalable.

Q: How do I get help if I'm stuck?

A: If you're stuck, you can share your blockers in your class channel and use the opportunity to refine your skill in asking questions like a developer. You can also open draft PRs and link to the actual code you are working on.

Q: What is the maximum time allowed for this project?

A: The maximum time allowed for this project is 3 hours.

Q: How do I review and refactor my code?

A: To review and refactor your code, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Complete your PR template.
  2. Ask for review from a classmate or mentor.
  3. Make changes based on their feedback.
  4. Review and refactor again once the coursework solutions are released.

Q: What are additional resources that can help me with this project?

A: Some additional resources that can help you with this project include:

Q: What is the Git graph and how does it work?

A: The Git graph is a visual representation of the commit history of a repository. It shows the relationships between commits and branches, and can be used to visualize the evolution of a project over time.

gitGraph
    commit id: "start"
    branch feature/wireframe
    commit id: "skeleton page code"
    commit id: "What is Git"
    commit id: "Why do developers need Git?"
    commit id: "What is a branch in Git?"
    checkout main
    merge feature/wireframe

[!WARNING] Check you are in the branch main before you make your new branch or any changes

There are several projects in this repo. Make a new branch based on main for each project (each branch should not contain the commits for the other projects). The best way to do this is to check you are in main before you make any branch. This might feel challenging at first, so this is a good problem to bring to class to work on in groups with mentors.