Coding 101 (Video)

Join Father Robert Ballecer and Lou Maresca on Coding 101, a weekly instructional, project-oriented programming show with appeal for beginning to intermediate programmers. Using a combination of classroom-style teaching, guest programmers, and special interest segments, Coding 101 offers beginner, intermediate, and "applied" programming topics within several interchangeable modules. Learn programming languages such as Java, C++, Visual Basic, PHP, Perl, and more! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.

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C101 97: Arduino PWM - PWM with Arduino

Building Arduino with PWM. Pulse Width Modulation is a technique for getting analog results with digital means. Parts List Arduino Uno ($3.61) Breadboard and Jumper Wires ($7.48) PixelStick ($3.25) RTFPixel Circle ($10) Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 lynda.com/c101...

Dec 22, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 97

C101 96: Killing Wall-E - Padre and Lou build on last week's project.

Wall-E had to die as Lou's new baby was born. Make sure to download the code for this episode on our website! Parts: Arduino Uno HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor PixelStick Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: casper.com/c101 promo code: C101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Dec 14, 2015•50 min•Ep. 96

C101 95: WS2812 - FastLED sample project

To make FastLED work with an array of WS2812 LEDs, there are five basic pieces that Padre discusses with Mark "Smitty" Smith Quick Notes: The power regulator on an Arduino can provide ~500ma if you're giving it at least 7v of power If you're powering it from USB, it's closer to 400ma Each LED can pull UP TO 60ma (20ma per color) If you're going to power a long strand of LEDs, you want to use an external power source. Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Guest: Mark Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 au...

Dec 08, 2015•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 95

C101 94: Wildcard with Patrick Delahanty and Mark "Smitty" Smith - Gig Economy, aka "freelancing", "outsourcing", "seasonal", etc.

The fastest growing segment of employment within the "developed" world is for those involved in the Gig Economy, where jobs are limited to a certain period of time or set of project goals. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guests: Patrick Delahanty and Mark Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 lynda....

Dec 01, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 94

C101 93: Powershell 4 of 4 - Module walkthrough with Sadukie and Adam Bertram

PowerShell cmdlets for the RasPi, when to use Powershell modules, Powershell support for Visual Studio Code, and more! Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guests: Sarah Dutkiewicz and Adam Bertram Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Nov 24, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 93

C101 92: Powershell 3 of 4 - Free Books, and Powershell with Sarah and Adam

Back to Powershell with Sarah Dutkiewicz, and Adam Bertram joins in too! Plus, there are some free coding books worth checking out! Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guests: Sarah Dutkiewicz and Adam Bertram Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 lynda.com/c101...

Nov 16, 2015•51 min•Ep. 92

C101 91: Streaming with the TWiT API - Star Wars code, iOS hackers get one million, and TWiT API

Building a galaxy with code, hackers claim $1 million bounty on iOS, and new TWiT API features with Patrick Delahanty. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Patrick Delahanty Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Nov 14, 2015•45 min•Ep. 91

C101 90: Best of the Microsoft MVPs - New and old faces alike in this packed episode of MVPs

The MVP gathering brings very significant minds in the Microsoft community together at the company's Redmond, WA campus. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guests: Sarah Dutkiewicz , Adam Bertram , Jeremy Clark , June Blender , Stephen Owen , and Jeff Wouters Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: braintreepayments.com/coding lynda.com/c101...

Nov 03, 2015•59 min•Ep. 90

C101 89: Adam Bertram is NOT in a Bubble - Today's Wildcard guest is a Microsoft Powershell MVP

Adam Bertram is an independent thinker, consultant, and entrepreneur. He has become a Microsoft Powershell MVP, a 2015 powershell.org PowerShell hero, Pluralsight and Udemy training course author, presenter, trainer, and technology writer for both print and online tech publications. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Adam Bertram Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is p...

Oct 27, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 89

C101 88: Wildcard with Ryan Clarke - Today's Wildcard guest is the creator of the Hardware Hacking Village

Ryan Clarke, aka "LostboY", aka "LosT", aka "1o57", is a Polymath and a Crypto researcher and has long been a part of DEF CON. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Ryan Clarke Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 lynda.com/c101...

Oct 20, 2015•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 88

C101 87: Powershell 2 of 4 - CrossOver from CodeWeavers, OneGet and DSC for Powershell 5.0, and Sarah Dutkiewicz

Sarah Dutkiewicz is back to teach everyone how to start scripting with Powershell, and encourages viewers to bring questions for next time! Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Sarah Dutkiewicz Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: casper.com/c101 promo code: C101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Oct 12, 2015•56 min•Ep. 87

C101 86: Powershell 1 of 4 - The Martian, Mutation Testing, and Powershell

Sarah Dutkiewicz returns on Coding 101 to explain Powershell, a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Sarah Dutkiewicz Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: braintreepayments.com/coding lynda.com/c101...

Oct 05, 2015•1 hr•Ep. 86

C101 85: Wildcard with Noah Addy - Today's Wildcard guest is the founder of Digital Fio

UX expert Noah Addy talks to us about how he fell into computer science, as well as his startup Digital Fio, which helps to build websites for various people. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Noah Addy Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Sep 29, 2015•53 min•Ep. 85

C101 84: Wildcard with Sarah Dutkiewicz - Today's Wildcard guest is the owner of Cleveland Tech Events

Today we talk with Sarah Dutkiewicz, a manager, site owner, MVP, programmer, and a jack of many trades in the technical sector. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Sarah Dutkiewicz Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsor: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Sep 22, 2015•52 min•Ep. 84

C101 83: TWIT API - 4 of 4 - David Diers explains how to account for expanding the TWiT API with new versions.

David Diers closes out his explanation of the TWiT API, plus we discuss Pixar in a Box, developing Android games with Kilobolt, and Unity vs. Unreal Engine 4 Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guests: Patrick Delahanty and David Diers Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 braintreepayments.com/coding...

Sep 14, 2015•58 min•Ep. 83

C101 82: TWIT API - 3 of 4 - David Diers talks about the creation of the TWiT API

Personal assistants can come in handy when developing, but how much user information do they need to access, and why? Plus, David Diers from Four Kitchens talks to us about the creation of the TWiT API. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guests: Patrick Delahanty and David Diers Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo co...

Aug 31, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 82

C101 81: TWIT API - 2 of 4 - Patrick Delahanty joins Fr. Robert and Louis to discuss the relative popularity of programming languages as seen by GitHub.

GitHub released data that shows the comparative popularities of programming languages of projects that were posted to the platform between 2008-2015 Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Patrick Delahanty Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: casper.com/c101 - promo code: C101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Aug 25, 2015•56 min•Ep. 81

C101 80: TWiT API - 1 of 4 - Bug bounties and a first look at TWiT's new API.

Bug Bounties and a first look at TWiT's new API. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Patrick Delahanty Technical Director: Anthony Nielsen Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 lynda.com/c101...

Aug 17, 2015•1 hr•Ep. 80

C101 79: Wildcard - Building a Coding Career - A wildcard discussion on finding work in the software industry.

A wildcard discussion about finding work in the software industry - Creating a portfolio, building a resume, applying and interviewing for job, contracting vs. a full time job, and more. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Patrick Delahanty Technical Director: Bryan Burnett Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo c...

Aug 10, 2015•1 hr•Ep. 79

C101 78: Steve Gibson's Entropy Harvester - Steve Gibson talks about SQRL (Secure, Quick, Reliable Login).

Security Now host Steve Gibson talks about SQRL (Secure, Quick, Reliable Login), a highly secure, comprehensive, and easy-to-use replacement for usernames, passwords, reminders, one-time-code authenticators. Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Guest: Steve Gibson Technical Director: Alex Gumpel Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 digitalocean.com...

Aug 03, 2015•58 min•Ep. 78

C101 77: Wildcard with Scott Hanselman - Scott Hanselman from Hanselminutes Podcasts.

Today we talk with Scott Hanselman about his 20+ year career in programming from his current role at Microsoft, Hanselminutes Podcast, and to his philosophies on programming and problem solving. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Scott Hanselman Technical Director: Zachary Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: braintreepayments.co...

Jul 27, 2015•1 hr•Ep. 77

C101 76: iOS Note Taking App Completed - Social Media Apps tracking you via your conversations and Todd Perkins comes back to finish our iOS App.

Social media apps are following you, when to collect PII (personal identifiable information), and Todd Perkins comes back to finish our iOS note taking app. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Todd Perkins Technical Director: Zachary Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 lynda.com/c101...

Jul 20, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 76

C101 75: Your iOS Note-Taking App - Arduino for Visual Studio, modern code editors, and Todd Perkins.

Arduino for Visual Studio, modern code editors, and then Todd Perkins joins us to show us how to build our own simple note-taking app. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Todd Perkins Technical Director: Zachary Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 braintreepayments.com/coding...

Jul 13, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 75

C101 74: Sneak Peek of the TWiT API - Patrick Delahanty, robots, and the TWiT API.

Patrick Delahanty and Padre join us this week to talk about robotic algorithms, a Windows 10 password leak via Wi-Fi Sense, and then Patrick gives us a sneak peek of the TWiT API! Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Patrick Delahanty Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Jul 06, 2015•53 min•Ep. 74

C101 73: iOS User Interface Elements - Drones for knowledge and iOS for cash!

Hardware AND software development with the Eedu from Skyworks Aerial Systems, and then Todd Perkins takes us into part 2 of our iOS primer. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Todd Perkins Technical Director: Zachary Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsor: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Jun 29, 2015•56 min•Ep. 73

C101 72: On the Road to iOS - Want to develop apps for iOS? We're going to show you how!

7 Tips of highly-sucessful self-taught programmers! We welcome Todd Perkins back as our Code Warrior. He'll be starting our module on developing for iOS. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Todd Perkins Technical Director: Zachary Smith Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: braintreepayments.com/coding digitalocean.com - promo code: C101...

Jun 22, 2015•57 min•Ep. 72

C101 71: Wildcard! With Jeff Prosise - Jeff Prosise, Wintellect, and jets.

Jeff Prosise joins us to talk about his involvement with Wintellect, software development, and the secrets to become a coding master. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Jeff Prosise Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsor: www.digitalocean.com promo code: C101...

Jun 15, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 71

C101 70: Wildcard! With David Gatti - David Gatti, Co-Founder of NVdrones.

David Gatti software development for drones, and programming advice. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: David Gatti Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: digitalocean.com - promo code: C101 braintreepayments.com/windows...

Jun 08, 2015•57 min•Ep. 70

C101 69: Wildcard! With Peggy Fisher - Programmer, teacher, and STEM Guru Peggy Fisher.

From programmer to teacher, to STEM Guru, we welcome Peggy Fisher to Coding 101. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Louis Maresca Guest: Peggy Fisher Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/shows/coding-101 Follow @PadreSJ and @LouMM on Twitter. Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: www.digitalocean.com promo code: C101 lynda.com/c101...

Jun 02, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 69

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