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 Camp
How did you first get into programming?
Previously a school director and teacher
AutoHotkey
How did you get into JavaScript?
Focused on the problem of learning the code
Free Code Camp was his main focus as a programmer
The importance of accessibility
Free Code Camp curriculum
New update launching soon
Build projects in order to get a certificate
6 certificates in total
What is the work breakdown with Free Code Camp?
Editorial staff now
Free Code Camp YouTube Channel
Writes on Medium
Loves the fact that he gets to help others and positively affect their lives
What else are you working on now?
Beta.freeCodeCamp.org
Expanding Free Code Camp Directory
And much, much more!

Links:

Free Code Camp
AutoHotkey
JavaScript
Free Code Camp YouTube Channel
Quincy’s Medium
Beta.freeCodeCamp.org
@Ossia
Free Code Camp Medium

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