It is going to be interesting to see how this idea works out:
The Free Pascal Tutorial Series is changing its emphasis to completing full programs. The next group of tutorials creates a simple but practical application from start to finish. The application will quiz students on reading an analogue clock.
Anyone can take the code, modify the code, and then distribute the modified application. Built applications / programs, or anything else, in the Downloads Section, are not available for your distribution. You can link to the downloads page, but please do not distribute these applications.
For students looking to get jobs in the computer field. You can use your new application to build a web portfolio or website. Even if you do not choose to use Free Pascal and Lazarus, you can translate the logic to another programming language.
Having a nice portfolio can make a lasting impression on your interviewers. Setting up your website as a business can show that you have business sense and management skills. Many sites start as a hobby and can start making some nice money. SchoolFreeware created a page about starting a web content business. The page includes explanations of Google Adsense, affiliates programs, advertising and blogs and gives examples on how to use them. Note: There is no guarantee that any money will be generated.
SchoolFreeware’s blog article of what it takes to start a web business:
Making Money with AdSense, Affiliate Programs, Blogs, and Websites.
The agenda for the Quick Clock Quizzer application is as follows:
Tutorial 25 - Canvas drawing with pen, brush, and colors
Tutorial 26 - Randomizing clock hands
Tutorial 27 - User input and tabs
Tutorial 30 - Changing cursors and muting sound
Tutorial 32 - Wrap up and program properties
The tutorials on how to create installers are found here:
Windows:
Creating Custom Installers For Your Programs With Inno Setup
Mac:
Creating a dmg (Disk Image) for Distributing Programs and Files
The code for Quick Clock Quizzer can be download on the Tutorial 32 page
Video: Free Pascal Tutorial 24 - Quick Clock Quizzer Overview - Lazarus