Web Development Basics
Master the Core Technologies Behind Modern Web Applications
Welcome to the Web Development Basics course, a pivotal component of our "Mastering Software Development" series. This course serves as your gateway to understanding and mastering the essential technologies and frameworks that power today's modern web applications.
The web development landscape is diverse and constantly evolving, featuring a robust ecosystem of cutting-edge tools, powerful libraries, and industry-proven best practices. This carefully crafted course provides a solid foundation, empowering you with a thorough understanding of the critical building blocks that form the backbone of the web.
You'll dive deep into HTML, the structural markup language that forms the skeleton of web pages, and CSS, the sophisticated styling language that transforms basic content into visually stunning designs. Throughout the course, you'll also harness the power of JavaScript, the versatile programming language that breathes life into websites through dynamic interactions and advanced functionality.
What You'll Learn
  • Introduction to HTML and CSS
    Establish a strong foundation in web development by mastering HTML for content structure and CSS for sophisticated styling. Discover how these complementary technologies seamlessly integrate to create visually compelling and professionally designed websites.
  • Building Responsive Web Pages with Bootstrap
    Develop mobile-optimized websites using Bootstrap's industry-leading framework, leveraging its intuitive grid system, pre-built components, and flexible utilities to create layouts that adapt flawlessly across all devices.
  • Client-side Scripting with JavaScript
    Harness the full potential of JavaScript by mastering its syntax, DOM manipulation techniques, and event handling systems to create rich, interactive web experiences that engage and delight users.
  • Front-end Frameworks Overview
    Unlock the power of modern web development through React and Angular, exploring their component-based architecture and discovering how they revolutionize the creation of dynamic single-page applications for today's demanding web environment.
What’s Included
  • Engaging step-by-step audio deep dives and text tutorials breaking down key concepts and coding examples
  • Coaching Session: Web Development Basics Workshop - A Practical Guide
  • Hands-on coding challenges in each course to reinforce learning
  • Downloadable Study Guide including Quick-reference syntax guides and best practices
  • Mini-projects to apply each concept in real-world situations
Who This Course Is For
  • Beginners new to web development or coding logic
  • Self-taught developers wanting a structured foundation
  • Students studying computer science or related fields
  • Professionals entering a technical role who want to understand how web applications are built
Requirements
  • No programming experience required
  • A computer with any basic code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Replit, etc.)
  • Curiosity and willingness to experiment and troubleshoot
Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion to showcase your mastery of core web development concepts and your readiness to tackle more advanced development challenges.
Part of the Mastering Software Development Learning Path
This course is part of a comprehensive program designed to equip you with essential software development knowledge and skills:
Introduction to Software Development
Fundamentals of Programming
Version Control with Git
Web Development Basics
Backend Development
Software Testing
Deployment and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Software Architecture and Design Patterns
Agile Software Development
Emerging Technologies and Trends
Each course builds upon the previous one, providing you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. By completing this learning path, you'll not only understand software development principles but also be able to implement transformative workflows that dramatically improve software delivery in any organization.
Start Building the Web Today
This is where modern web development begins. Learn to structure, style, and script dynamic websites, and take your first steps into the exciting world of web development.