Basic Website Development Course

This course provides a foundational understanding of web development, guiding you through the essential technologies needed to build and launch your first website.

Module 1: Getting Started with Web Development

• Lesson 1: What is a Website?

  • Understanding the purpose and function of websites.

  • Difference between static and dynamic websites.

• Lesson 2: How the Web Works

  • Introduction to clients, servers, and browsers.

  • The role of HTTP/HTTPS and domain names.

• Lesson 3: Frontend vs. Backend

  • Defining frontend (what the user sees) and backend (the "behind the scenes" logic).

  • Overview of the core technologies for each.

• Lesson 4: Setting Up Your Tools

  • Choosing and installing a code editor (e.g., VS Code).

  • Using browser developer tools for inspection and debugging.

Module 2: HTML - Structuring the Web

• Lesson 1: Introduction to HTML

  • What is HTML (HyperText Markup Language)?

  • Understanding tags, elements, and attributes.

• Lesson 2: Your First HTML Page

  • The basic document structure: <!DOCTYPE>, <html>, <head>, <body>.

  • Creating headings (<h1> to <h6>), paragraphs (<p>), and links (<a>).

• Lesson 3: Working with Content

  • Adding images (<img>).

  • Creating ordered (<ol>) and unordered (<ul>) lists.

• Lesson 4: Semantic HTML

  • The importance of using meaningful tags.

  • Structuring pages with <header>, <footer>, <nav>, <main>, and <section>.

• Project: Build a simple, multi-page "About Me" website.

Module 3: CSS - Styling Your Website

• Lesson 1: Introduction to CSS

  • What is CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)?

  • Three ways to add CSS: inline, internal, and external.

• Lesson 2: Selectors and Properties

  • Targeting elements with selectors (type, class, and ID).

  • Styling text (color, font-size, font-family).

  • Changing backgrounds and colors.

• Lesson 3: The Box Model

  • Understanding margin, border, padding, and content.

  • Controlling the size and spacing of elements.

• Lesson 4: Basic Layout with Flexbox

  • A beginner's guide to creating flexible layouts.

  • Aligning and distributing items in a container.

• Project: Apply CSS to style your "About Me" website.

Module 4: JavaScript - Adding Interactivity

• Lesson 1: Introduction to JavaScript

  • What is JavaScript and what can it do?

  • Adding JavaScript to your HTML file.

• Lesson 2: JS Fundamentals

  • Variables (let, const), data types, and comments.

  • Introduction to functions.

• Lesson 3: The Document Object Model (DOM)

  • What is the DOM?

  • Selecting and modifying HTML elements with JavaScript.

• Lesson 4: Handling Events

  • Making things happen with user actions like clicks (onclick).

• Project: Add an interactive element to your website, like a button that reveals more information.

Module 5: Launching Your Website

• Lesson 1: Final Project

  • Combine your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills to build a simple one-page portfolio or business landing page.

• Lesson 2: Introduction to Web Hosting

  • What is web hosting?

  • Overview of simple hosting options (e.g., GitHub Pages, Netlify).

• Lesson 3: Next Steps

  • Where to go from here?

  • Introduction to responsive design, JavaScript frameworks (like React), and backend development.