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Course Title: Fundamentals of Web Development Introduction and Learning Objectives Course Overview: This course introduces the core concepts of web development, covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for beginners, as well as providing tips for advanced learners. The course guides learners through building a basic website from scratch, focusing on front-end development fundamentals. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Understand how websites are structured and styled using HTML and CSS. Use JavaScript to add interactivity to web pages. Build a responsive, multi-page website. Gain knowledge of best practices in web development. Course Modules: Module 1: Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics Module 2: Styling with CSS Module 3: Introduction to JavaScript Module 4: Building a Responsive Multi-Page Website Module 5: Debugging, Optimization, and Best Practices Module 1: Introduction to Web Development and HTML Basics Theory Overview of Web Development: Explanation of front-end, back-end, and full-stack roles. Introduction to HTML: Basics of HyperText Markup Language (HTML), elements, tags, and structure. Practical Examples Write a basic HTML document with headings, paragraphs, and lists. Create an HTML page with a title, header, footer, and body content. Exercises Build a simple webpage with a title, heading, and a paragraph describing yourself. Create a list of your favorite movies or books in HTML. Summary HTML Basics Recap: Tags, elements, and basic structure. Importance of HTML in Web Development Quiz What does HTML stand for? Which tag is used to create a list in HTML? Module 2: Styling with CSS Theory What is CSS? Cascading Style Sheets, purpose, and syntax. CSS Selectors: Different types (element, class, ID) and how to use them. Styling Basics: Colors, fonts, spacing, borders, and layouts. Practical Examples Style an HTML document to include colors, font changes, and spacing adjustments. Create a class for a button and style it with padding, background color, and hover effects. Exercises Build a styled webpage using colors, borders, and text alignment. Create a “card” layout with an image, title, and description styled with CSS. Summary CSS Basics Recap: Selectors, properties, and common styling techniques. Why CSS is crucial for visual appeal in web design. Quiz What does CSS stand for? How do you select an element with the ID #main in CSS? Module 3: Introduction to JavaScript Theory What is JavaScript? JavaScript’s role in web development. JavaScript Basics: Variables, data types, functions, and events. Practical Examples Write a JavaScript function to display an alert message. Create a button that, when clicked, changes the color of the page background. Exercises Build a webpage with a button that displays a greeting message when clicked. Create a JavaScript function that calculates the area of a rectangle based on user input. Summary JavaScript Basics Recap: Variables, functions, and event handling. How JavaScript brings interactivity to web pages. Quiz What is the purpose of JavaScript in web development? Write a JavaScript snippet to display "Hello, World!" in an alert box. Module 4: Building a Responsive Multi-Page Website Theory Responsive Design Basics: Importance of mobile-friendly design, using media queries. Multi-Page Websites: Linking between pages and structuring a navigation bar. Practical Examples Create a multi-page site with a navigation bar. Use media queries to make the website mobile-friendly. Exercises Build a two-page site (Home and About pages) with links and a simple navigation bar. Use CSS media queries to adjust text size and layout for mobile devices. Summary Responsive Design Recap: Media queries and mobile-friendly layouts. Benefits of building multi-page, responsive websites. Quiz What is a media query in CSS? How do you create a link between two pages? Module 5: Debugging, Optimization, and Best Practices Theory Debugging Basics: Common web development issues and debugging tools (e.g., browser developer tools). Code Optimization: Minimizing CSS and JavaScript, improving load times. Best Practices: Accessibility, SEO, and code readability. Practical Examples Use Chrome DevTools to identify and fix a CSS issue. Compress CSS and JavaScript to optimize page speed. Exercises Inspect and debug a sample webpage with errors using Chrome DevTools. Optimize the loading time of a webpage by compressing images and minifying CSS. Summary Debugging and Optimization Recap: Tools and techniques. Why accessibility and SEO are essential for user experience and visibility. Quiz Name one tool you can use to debug web pages. Why is it important to optimize a website for accessibility? Course Summary In this course, we explored the fundamentals of web development, starting with HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity. We applied responsive design principles, built a multi-page website, and discussed best practices in debugging and optimization. Learners now have the foundational skills to create their own websites and are ready for more advanced topics in web development. Further Resources Books: HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites by Jon Duckett JavaScript and JQuery by Jon Duckett Eloquent JavaScript by Marijn Haverbeke Websites: MDN Web Docs – Great for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript documentation. W3Schools – Useful tutorials and examples. freeCodeCamp – Practice coding with free courses and exercises. Tools: CodePen – Online platform for experimenting with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Visual Studio Code – Popular code editor for web development. Chrome DevTools – Built-in tool for debugging and testing web pages. This course provides a structured, practical approach to web development, giving beginners a solid foundation and opportunities for further study and skill development. Advanced tips and resources guide learners ready to take their skills further into intermediate and professional web development areas.