Web Development Course Summary
Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to web development, covering both front-end and back-end technologies. Students will learn how to build responsive and interactive websites using modern tools and frameworks. The course balances theory with hands-on practice through projects and coding exercises.
Modules Covered:
1. Introduction to Web Development
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Overview of web development
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Client-side vs. server-side
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Web browsers and how the web works (HTTP, DNS, hosting)
2. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
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Structure of a web page
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HTML elements and attributes
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Forms, tables, media, semantic tags
3. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
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Styling basics (colors, fonts, spacing)
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Box model, positioning, and layout
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Flexbox and Grid
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Responsive design with media queries
4. JavaScript (JS)
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Variables, data types, and operators
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Functions and events
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DOM manipulation
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ES6+ features (arrow functions, let/const, promises)
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Introduction to APIs and JSON
5. Version Control with Git
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Git basics and commands
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Working with GitHub
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Collaboration and pull requests
6. Front-End Frameworks (Optional/Intermediate)
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Introduction to frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular)
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Components and state management
7. Back-End Development
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Introduction to server-side programming (Node.js or Python Flask/Django)
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Working with databases (SQL/NoSQL)
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RESTful APIs and CRUD operations
8. Deployment & Hosting
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Hosting static and dynamic websites
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Domain names and DNS
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Deployment using platforms (e.g., GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, Heroku)
9. Final Project
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Full-stack web application or dynamic website
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Emphasizing responsive design, functionality, and clean code
Skills Gained:
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Building and styling web pages
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Creating interactive web applications
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Understanding of client-server architecture
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Using Git for version control
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Deploying and maintaining web applications
Tools & Technologies:
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HTML, CSS, JavaScript
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Git & GitHub
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Chrome DevTools
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VS Code
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Frameworks: Bootstrap, React (optional)
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Backend: Node.js/Express or Flask/Django (optional)