Web By Charles
Course Overview:
This course is designed for beginners to intermediate learners who wish to understand the core principles of web development. It will cover the fundamentals of web design, front-end and back-end development, and introduce students to key web technologies used in building modern websites and web applications.
Module 1: Introduction to Web Development
Topics Covered:
What is Web Development?
Overview of the Web Development Process
Front-End vs. Back-End Development
Basic Overview of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Introduction to Web Servers and Browsers
Learning Objectives:
Understand the basic terminology and tools in web development.
Recognize the difference between front-end and back-end development.
Be familiar with the roles of web browsers and servers in the web ecosystem.
Module 2: HTML Fundamentals
Topics Covered:
Structure of a Web Page
HTML Elements: Tags, Attributes, and Values
Creating Text, Links, and Lists
Embedding Media (Images, Videos, Audio)
Forms and Input Elements
Semantic HTML and Accessibility
Learning Objectives:
Understand the basic structure of an HTML document.
Create web pages using common HTML elements.
Use forms and handle basic user input.
Module 3: CSS Fundamentals
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Styling with CSS
Understanding the Box Model
Text and Font Styling
Color Theory and Backgrounds
Layout Techniques: Flexbox and Grid
Responsive Design (Media Queries)
Best Practices for Organizing CSS
Learning Objectives:
Apply CSS styles to enhance the look and feel of web pages.
Master layout techniques using Flexbox and CSS Grid.
Create responsive websites that adapt to different screen sizes.
Module 4: JavaScript Basics
Topics Covered:
Introduction to JavaScript Syntax
Variables and Data Types
Control Structures (If/Else, Loops)
Functions and Events
DOM Manipulation
Basic JavaScript Debugging Techniques
Learning Objectives:
Write basic JavaScript code to add interactivity to web pages.
Manipulate DOM elements to change page content dynamically.
Understand the fundamentals of JavaScript programming.
Module 5: Advanced JavaScript and APIs
Topics Covered:
Asynchronous JavaScript (Promises, Async/Await)
Working with JSON Data
Introduction to APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
Fetch API and XMLHttpRequest
Handling Errors and Validation
Learning Objectives:
Understand and apply asynchronous JavaScript concepts.
Fetch and display data from external APIs.
Handle API responses and errors effectively.
Module 6: Introduction to Front-End Frameworks
Topics Covered:
What are Front-End Frameworks?
Overview of React.js (or Vue.js/Angular)
Basic Setup and Components in React
Handling State and Props
React Router for Navigation
Learning Objectives:
Gain an understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks.
Build a simple application using React.
Handle state management and routing in a React app.
Module 7: Back-End Development with Node.js
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Node.js and Express.js
Setting Up a Node.js Server
RESTful API Design
Connecting to Databases (MongoDB or SQL)
Authentication and Authorization
Learning Objectives:
Set up a basic server with Node.js and Express.
Create a RESTful API to serve data to clients.
Integrate a database to store and manage data.
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