Course

Introduction to Web Development

University of California, Davis

This course is a gateway to the world of web development and design, offering a comprehensive understanding of the internet and essential internet skills. Through a series of engaging modules, participants will delve into the structure and functionality of the world wide web, create dynamic web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and gain experience in web hosting and publishing. The course empowers learners to develop a working model for creating personal or business websites, setting them on a path towards more advanced web development or design courses.

Key topics covered in this course include:

  • Understanding web hosting, website structure, and control panel management
  • Basic and advanced HTML, including links, formatting, images, and tables
  • Essential programming concepts using JavaScript, including dynamic webpage modification and user input processing
  • Exploring CSS properties, colors, fonts, and webpage layout control
  • Creating and validating HTML forms, and enhancing web applications

Enrolling in this course will equip individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills required to embark on a career in web development and design, making it an ideal starting point for those with minimal technical knowledge or experience in the field.

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Introduction to Web Development
Course Modules

This course is structured into six modules, offering a comprehensive journey through web development essentials, including web hosting, HTML basics, JavaScript programming, CSS properties, HTML forms, and web application creation.

Course Overview and Website Structure and Hosting

Module 1 provides an in-depth understanding of web hosting, website structure, and the process of selecting a web hosting company. Participants will also gain practical experience in website control panel management, web development tools, and file management.

Designing Your Own Website: HTML Basics

Module 2 delves into the foundational aspects of HTML, covering the components and structure of a website, creating HTML templates, working with links, images, tables, and basic webpage styling. Participants will also explore the process of putting HTML content on the internet and testing HTML pages.

Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript

Module 3 introduces participants to JavaScript programming, exploring the distinction between static and dynamic webpages, fundamental JavaScript syntax, working with alerts, prompts, and events, and dynamically modifying HTML content. The module also includes practical exercises and testing JavaScript programs.

Websites with Style: CSS Properties, Colors and Fonts

Module 4 focuses on CSS properties, colors, fonts, and webpage layout control, guiding participants through the process of enhancing webpages with external CSS, setting colors, controlling page layout, and testing website styles. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice CSS and explore its integration with HTML and JavaScript.

Creating HTML Forms

Module 5 offers an in-depth exploration of creating HTML forms, covering user input, form elements, JavaScript-based form validation, processing, and additional features. Participants will engage in practical exercises to reinforce their understanding of HTML forms.

Creating Web Applications

Module 6 concludes the course with a focus on creating web applications, including client-side versus server-side development, features in web applications, and guided practice with HTML form validation. Participants will gain hands-on experience in validating HTML forms and creating complete web applications.

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