MJS 053: Quincy Larson

Panel: Charles Max Wood Guest: Quincy Larson This week on My JavaScript Story, Charles speaks with Quincy Larson. Quincy created Free Code Camp, whose goal is to build a huge community of people who will then contribute to the project so that they can help more people learn code for free. Quincy first got into programming when he wanted to find a way to get teachers out from behind the computer and into the classrooms. This revealed to him how powerful technology was and really got him interested in learning more code. He feels very strongly about the importance of accessibility and strived to make his camp as accessible as he could so he could reach the most people with it.  In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Free Code CampHow did you first get into programming?Previously a school director and teacherAutoHotkeyHow did you get into JavaScript?Focused on the problem of learning the codeFree Code Camp was his main focus as a programmerThe importance of accessibilityFree Code Camp curriculumNew update launching soonBuild projects in order to get a certificate6 certificates in totalWhat is the work breakdown with Free Code Camp?Editorial staff nowFree Code Camp YouTube ChannelWrites on MediumLoves the fact that he gets to help others and positively affect their livesWhat else are you working on now?Beta.freeCodeCamp.orgExpanding Free Code Camp DirectoryAnd much, much more! Links: Free Code CampAutoHotkeyJavaScriptFree Code Camp YouTube ChannelQuincy’s MediumBeta.freeCodeCamp.org@OssiaFree Code Camp Medium Picks Charles VRBOMesquite, NevadaUpside.com Quincy The state of machine learning in JavaScriptTensor Fire