Course Description
This course introduces students to the essential technologies and tools required to build dynamic, responsive websites and web applications. The course covers front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), back-end development (Node.js, databases, APIs), and deployment strategies.
Module 1: Introduction to Web Development
- Overview of web technologies and the internet
- Web development career paths: Front-end, Back-end, Full-stack
- Setting up a development environment (VS Code, Git, Command Line)
- Introduction to version control with Git and GitHub
Module 2: HTML & CSS - Structuring the Web
- HTML5 syntax and elements
- CSS3 fundamentals: selectors, properties, box model
- Responsive design with Flexbox and Grid
- Introduction to Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS
- CSS animations and transitions
Module 3: JavaScript & Front-End Development
- JavaScript basics: variables, functions, loops, and events
- DOM manipulation and event handling
- ES6+ features (let/const, arrow functions, template literals)
- Introduction to APIs and Fetch API
- JavaScript frameworks: Overview of React, Vue.js, or Angular
Module 4: Advanced Front-End Development with React (Optional for advanced courses)
- React components, props, and state
- React hooks and context API
- Routing with React Router
- State management (Redux or Zustand)
Module 5: Back-End Development with Node.js & Express
- Introduction to server-side programming
- Setting up a Node.js server with Express
- Handling HTTP requests and responses
- RESTful API development
- Authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth)
Module 6: Databases & Data Management
- Introduction to SQL and NoSQL databases
- MySQL/PostgreSQL vs. MongoDB
- Connecting databases to a web application
- CRUD operations in a database
- Database security and optimization
Module 7: Full-Stack Development & Deployment
- Integrating front-end and back-end
- Using API calls to fetch and display data
- Authentication and user management
- Hosting websites with Netlify, Vercel, or Firebase
- Deploying full-stack apps with Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean
Module 8: Web Security & Performance Optimization
- Common security threats (XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection)
- Secure coding best practices
- Web performance optimization techniques
- Browser caching and lazy loading
Module 9: Building a Real-World Project
- Planning and designing a project
- Implementing features step by step
- Debugging and testing
- Deploying and maintaining the project
Module 10: Advanced Topics & Industry Trends (Optional for advanced courses)
- Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
- WebSockets & real-time applications
- GraphQL vs. REST APIs
- Introduction to DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
Course Syllabus
1: Introduction to Web Development
2: HTML & CSS - Structuring the Web
3: JavaScript & Front-End Development
4: Advanced Front-End Development with React (Optional for advanced courses)
5: Back-End Development with Node.js & Express
6: Databases & Data Management
7: Full-Stack Development & Deployment
8: Web Security & Performance Optimization
9: Building a Real-World Project
10: Advanced Topics & Industry Trends (Optional for advanced courses)