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Web Development: A Primer
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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33 lessons
1 project
5h
Created by Educative
What's included
- 33 lessons across 9 modules
- 21 quizzes with instant feedback
- 1 project in preconfigured environments
- AI Tutor on every lesson
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What You'll Learn
- Explain how web communication works across network layers between clients and servers
- Trace a web request using IP, DNS resolution, ports, packets, TCP, HTTP, and HTTPS
- Differentiate static vs dynamic sites and choose SQL vs NoSQL databases for common web needs
- Apply web caching concepts and tools to reduce database latency and improve responsiveness
- Build basic front-end pages using HTML structure, CSS styling, and JavaScript interactivity
- Compare client-side and server-side roles, including NodeJS and microservice architecture basics
- Use CLI and Git to manage repos, commits, branches, pull requests, and merges with remote hosting
Learning Roadmap
2.
Networks
Networks
Discover the logic behind web communication, TCP/IP, packet transmission, and DNS resolution.
3.
Databases
Databases
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Master the steps to efficiently use SQL and NoSQL databases, plus web caching.
4.
The Front End
The Front End
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Find out about front-end web development, HTML structuring, CSS styling, and JavaScript interactivity.
5.
The Back End
The Back End
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Deepen your knowledge of servers, microservices, back-end programming, and Node.js for scalable web applications.
6.
Web Development Frameworks
Web Development Frameworks
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Follow the process of understanding web frameworks, from front-end to back-end, including isomorphic frameworks and software stacks.
7.
Version Control with Git
Version Control with Git
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Practice using the command line, Git, and GitHub for effective version control.
8.
Principles of Software Engineering
Principles of Software Engineering
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Break down key software engineering principles, models, and methodologies for effective web development.
9.
Conclusion
Conclusion
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Look at your journey in web development and explore future learning opportunities.
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Anthony Walker
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Evan Dunbar
ML Engineer
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Software Developer
Carlos Matias La Borde
S
Souvik Kundu
Front-end Developer
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Vinay Krishnaiah
Software Developer
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