Summer Web Development Boot Camp

This summer, a web development boot camp for select CSSs will be hosted by Devnuts LLC, a Philadelphia-based web development company owned in part by Science Leadership Academy CSS Chris Alfano. All CSSs are eligible to apply for the program by submitting a brief project proposal via email to calfano@cisphl.org no later than Friday, June 11.

Selected CSSs will receive hands-on training in a full stack of open-source web development technologies at Devnuts' studio in Northern Liberties while taking their ideas from design to reality. We are looking to accept 2–3 CSSs this summer.

What is web development?

Web development is the design and programming of computer systems hosted on online servers and accessible over the internet via browsers on client devices such as computers and smartphones. There are many competing tools and technologies in use by web developers today; those used at Devnuts include the best that the free software movement has to offer:

  • PHP — Web scripting language
  • MySQL — Relational database management system
  • Apache — Web server
  • Linux — Server operating system
  • Android — Mobile operating system and development framework

What can be done with web development?

With web development, you can harness all the power of the global information network to manage data and connect people. Some example applications include:

  • Building an online presence for yourself, a business, a club, or an organization
  • Replace paper forms and processes
  • Store, organize, and report on information
  • Connect people, ideas, and needs
  • Collect and disseminate resources and know-how
  • Monitor conditions and alert humans as needed

What makes web development an amazing field?

The internet makes information on nearly every topic imaginable freely available, but web development is especially accessible because the industry's evolution is happening entirely in the open online. This means that:

  • You can learn it as well as the best professionals without paying anyone tuition
  • Once you get started, there's no limit to how far you can advance your skills
  • Top-paying jobs do not require college degrees — your body of work can speak for itself
  • Anyone can create the next big thing just by addressing a need
  • There's a wealth of work to be done and the industry is still growing
  • It's a level playing field — a dedicated team of amateurs can compete with even the biggest corporations
  • Exciting new technologies are constantly arriving, opening the door to previously unimaginable innovations

About Devnuts

Devnuts designs and builds custom websites and information systems for SMBs in Philadelphia and beyond. In additional to built-to-order systems, Devnuts also develops many in-house projects and ventures including SIS and LMS applications being piloted at Science Leadership Academy. Recently launched productions include educon22.org, aptsny.com, indiemart.com, and deviantjeans.com.