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I can explain how the new keyword changes the way a function behaves. 2

I can explain the implicit steps that happen in my function when I use the new keyword. 2

I can explain the difference between an object's prototype and the prototype property on the constructor function. 2

I understand how to place method on a prototype.

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I can explain the difference between function declarations and function expressions. 3

I can explain what the value of this is in a normal function. 3

I can explain what the value of this is when called from the context of an object. 3

I can explain how to explicitly set the value of this in a function. 2

I can explain the difference between call and apply. 3

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Array Prototype Methods

I understand that functions in JavaScript can take any number of arguments. 3

I can describe the similarity between blocks in Ruby and anonymous functions in JavaScript. 2

Where are the methods available to all arrays (e.g. forEach, map, etc.) defined? Array.prototype

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Evaluators: Mimi Schatz, Adam Jensen, Mary Beth Burch

Evaluated Project URL:

• http://earforked.herokuapp.com/

Strengths:

• Admin dashboard is super clean and easy to read.
• Straightforward navigation and easy to find info with the graphs and progress bars throughout.
• Nothing extra on pages, even though there is lots of info. There were no places where we were unsure of what to do.

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• http://knightfoundation.org/features/civictech/
• https://nextcity.org/topic/tech
• http://www.sfcta.org/modeling-and-travel-forecasting/cycletracks-iphone-and-android
• http://www.codeforamerica.org/
• http://techcrunch.com/2015/04/29/civic-tech-is-ready-for-investment/#.q76ega:j9ZH
• http://sunlightfoundation.com/tools/
• https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/new-ways-of-counting-pedestrians-could-change-city-planning-forever
• http://www.smartcitiesweek.com/
• https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/how-human-is-big-datas-newest-city-planning-tool
• https://www.livingcities.org/

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• Don't worry... I'll shrink it down. Got too excited about just researching, so I'll focus it more.

Purpose and Background

• I started thinking about this talk as a way for me to look into how technology is connected to other things I'm passionate about in my life. I was curious about places that are using data for the good of communities and the public, and I started to think about how it can guide the kind of work I hope to do eventually.
• I'll focus on some interesting points about smart cities and civic tech.

Look into some definitions:

Smart Cities:

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Setup

Make connections and start thinking about leadership:

• What roles you tend to fill in groups
• What you do when things get hard
• Your decision making process
• What you value in others and what drives you crazy

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