Your first HTML fileĬreate a new folder on your desktop and name it lab1. WinSCP is anĪpplication you can use for file transferring purposes on a PC. If you are on a PC, you may use any text editor you choose such as Notepad++. On your own Mac computer, if not done yet, download a free copy of Atom and Cyberduck, so you are set up to do homework there. If not, look for it in the Spotlight (magnifying glass icon on the top right of your screen). Students on the lab computers, you should see the icons for both Atom and Cyberduck on your mac's dock. An FTP ( File Transfer Protocol) program we will be using.Your web browser, like Safari, Firefox or Gloogle Chrome.

This course revolves around three important software programs: If you don't yet have your own account, we have guest accounts you can use in today's lab. If you have not yet requested a cs account, do so by filling out the account request form. Practice uploading web files to your account, on the cs server, and viewing web pages in a browser.Begin learning HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), the language for structuring web pages.Practice using basic web development applications, including a code editor (Atom) and an FTP program (Cyberduck).Your account on the cs server, transfer your file there, and view the page over the web. If you double click a file it will open and allow you to view / edit the text or code.In this lab you will write your first web page, and view it locally. You will then see your files / folders listed, you can click them to navigate. Your settings are now saved, click the Connect button, and click your new connection to open it.Default is 30 (for 30 seconds).Īfter entering your settings, click the Close button. This is how long it will try to connect before giving up. Below is an example of the settings, for more information see our Getting Started guide on FTP. Now enter your FTP information, you will need to enter your specific credentials.In the Adding profile menu, enter a name for this FTP connection and click the OK button.In the Profile Settings window, click Add new.Click the Settings button, then click the Profile Settings option. The NppFTP window will now be displayed.In the top menu, click Plugins -> NppFTP -> Show NppFTP Window.

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