Websites - Application Development - Bachelor of Applied Science

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Coding tutorials, glossaries and other useful web links.

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Application Development Websites

These are some websites we think you'll find useful. They offer information about skills training and testing, technology news, and more.

Codecademy
"Learn to code interactively for free."
Khan Academy - Computer Programming
Introductions to various computer programming languages.
NetLingo.com
"The Internet dictionary." From technical terms to chat acronyms.
Object Oriented Analysis and Design Tutorial
Learn the basics of Object Oriented Analysis and design.
W3C Markup Validation Service
Check your html and more.
W3Schools.com
Many programming tutorials and information on building websites.
WhatIs.com
Glossary of IT terms.

Technical Writing Sites

Jargon to Avoid in Scientific and Technical Writing
If one word will do the work of two, let it. See this list of suggested phrases to streamline your writing.
Online Technical Writing: Common Grammar, Usage, and Spelling Problems
Free online textbook for technical writing
Tech Whirl
From educational and research content to the latest news, features, and commentary, TechWhirl offers something for everyone who needs to know about technical communication and content management.

Charts Generators, Clip Art, and More

Chart Go
ChartGo, the online chart maker. Create rich and colorful charts. To begin, click on 'create graph'. Or pick a graph from the carousel to use as a template. Visit the Guide or Video Demo page (right side of the screen) for more information.
Create A Graph
The page helps you chose the kind of graph you want, design it, add data and labels, and print, save, or email it.
Google Charts
Google Charts provides a way to visualize data on a website. From simple line charts to complex hierarchical tree maps, the chart gallery provides a large number of ready-to-use chart types.
20+ Useful Online Chart & Graph Generators
This webpage article lists "some of the best web services that allow you to create professional charts and graphs online".
Pics4Learning
Pics4Learning is a curated image library that is copyright safe and free for teachers and students. You can use the copyright-friendly photos and illustrations for classroom projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other projects in an educational setting.
Wikipedia:Public domain image resources
Clip art. A lengthy list of websites with public-domain (free to use) or Creative Commons (mostly free to use) clip art, photographs, and images. Very useful webpage.

Renton Technical College Program Page

Applications Development - Bachelor of Applied Science
This program prepares you for high-demand technology roles such as data analysis, software development, and project management. With ongoing enrollment and support from industry partners, our program is your gateway to a future in tech.