Practice Tasks

VPS Debugging Lab

Scenario practice for DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, Nginx, release, permission, and certificate failures on a static site VPS.

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Linux Command Line Foundations for Makers

Create a small folder with two text files. Use pwd, ls -lah, head, and grep to answer where the files are and what each contains.

Nginx Static Site Basics for Makers

Sketch a release layout with releases/YYYYMMDDTHHMMSSZ and current. Explain how rollback would work.

DNS Records and SSL for Makers

Write the sequence you would use to connect a new domain to an existing VPS, including the command that proves each step.

Linux Files and Permissions for Makers

Build a test directory where only the parent execute bit is wrong. Use namei -l to identify the break.

Search Logs with grep, find, and tail

Given a failing service name, list three bounded commands you would run before opening a huge log.

Git Workflow for Small Projects

Change one line in a sample file, inspect it with git diff, stage it, and write a commit message that describes only that change.

Linux Disk Space and Logs for Makers

Write a five-command disk-full triage checklist and explain what each command proves.

SSH Keys and Known Hosts for Makers

Describe how you would tell apart a publickey failure from a changed host key warning.

Python Virtual Environments for Makers

Create a tiny venv, install one package, and prove which python and pip are active.

Godot First Playable Loop

Make a one-room prototype where a placeholder player reaches a goal and resets.

Microcontroller Wiring First Checks

Draw a three-wire sensor connection and mark power, ground, signal, expected voltage, and measurement point.

Hydraulic Schematic First Read

On a simple cylinder circuit drawing, mark pump, tank, valve, actuator, relief, extend path, and retract path.

Godot Input Actions First Pass

Create a small practice case for godot input actions first pass and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Godot Collision Debugging Basics

Create a small practice case for godot collision debugging basics and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Game Save System First Draft

Create a small practice case for game save system first draft and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Multimeter First Measurements

Create a small practice case for multimeter first measurements and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Read a Datasheet First Pass

Create a small practice case for read a datasheet first pass and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Motor Driver First Checks

Create a small practice case for motor driver first checks and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Stepper Motor Wiring First Checks

Create a small practice case for stepper motor wiring first checks and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

CAD Constraints First Sketch

Create a small practice case for cad constraints first sketch and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Measure Fastener Threads

Create a small practice case for measure fastener threads and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Welding First Safety Checklist

Create a small practice case for welding first safety checklist and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Hydraulic Cylinder Leak First Checks

Create a small practice case for hydraulic cylinder leak first checks and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Hydraulic Pressure vs Flow

Create a small practice case for hydraulic pressure vs flow and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Robot Drivetrain First Prototype

Create a small practice case for robot drivetrain first prototype and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Sensor Mounting First Pass

Create a small practice case for sensor mounting first pass and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Small Engine No-Start First Checks

Create a small practice case for small engine no-start first checks and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Make an Obsidian Project Note

Create a small practice case for make an obsidian project note and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Turn a Video into Flashcards

Create a small practice case for turn a video into flashcards and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.

Read a Project Error Message

Create a small practice case for read a project error message and write what each step proves before moving to the next one.