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Delve into web development fundamentals, exploring HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and version control. Gain insights into essential web technologies to confidently pursue further learning and projects.

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If you're interested in getting into web development, this course is the perfect place to start -- whether you're a high-schooler looking to learn a new skill, or an entrepreneur who wants to build their own website. The course encompasses everything from the basics of networks to the principles of front-end web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. After taking this course, not only will you be comfortable learning any web technology, but you'll also have a better idea of what different technologies are out there and what you'll want to learn. You'll also become familiar with version control systems, which are a global industry standard.

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33 Lessons21 Quizzes

Introduction

1 Lessons

Get familiar with essential web development concepts for learners with basic programming knowledge.

Who This Course is for?

Networks

4 Lessons

Discover the logic behind web communication, TCP/IP, packet transmission, and DNS resolution.

What is the Web?

How Does It Work?

How Data Finds its Way?

Life of a Packet

Databases

4 Lessons

Master the steps to efficiently use SQL and NoSQL databases, plus web caching.

Databases in Web Development

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Web Caching

The Front End

4 Lessons

Find out about front-end web development, HTML structuring, CSS styling, and JavaScript interactivity.

The Server-side and The Client-side

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

The Back End

4 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of servers, microservices, back-end programming, and Node.js for scalable web applications.

What is the Back End?

Microservice Architecture

Back-end programming

NodeJS

Web Development Frameworks

5 Lessons

Follow the process of understanding web frameworks, from front-end to back-end, including isomorphic frameworks and software stacks.

What are the Frameworks?

Front-end Frameworks

Back-end Frameworks

Isomorphic Frameworks

Software Stacks

Version Control with Git

4 Lessons

Practice using the command line, Git, and GitHub for effective version control.

The Command Line Interface

What is Git and Why Use it?

Using Git Locally

Repo Hosting

Creating an Online CV with HTML and CSS

Project

Principles of Software Engineering

5 Lessons

Break down key software engineering principles, models, and methodologies for effective web development.

Software Process Models

The Waterfall Model

Incremental Development

Reuse-oriented Software Engineering

Test Driven Development

Conclusion

2 Lessons

Look at your journey in web development and explore future learning opportunities.

Final Words

Where to go from here?

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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