Web Development Foundations
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Web Development Foundations
This course is part of Full Stack Web Development Mastery - Novice to Expert Specialization
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of HTML5 and its core tags for web development.
Create responsive web designs using CSS, Flexbox, and CSS Grid.
Master Bootstrap 5 for building dynamic websites quickly.
Build a functional CRM tool without writing code, using no-code platforms.
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There are 7 modules in this course
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course will guide you from novice to expert in web development, covering key technologies like HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and more. You'll develop essential skills to create dynamic, responsive websites that perform seamlessly across devices. With practical projects and hands-on exercises, you will gain the confidence to build real-world applications. Throughout the course, you’ll start by understanding the fundamentals of web development and the critical difference between static and dynamic websites. From there, you'll delve into HTML5 essentials, learn about CSS for styling, and master tools like Bootstrap for responsive design. You'll also work on projects, including building a website using Bootstrap and creating a CRM tool using no-code AI tools. This course is perfect for beginners interested in web development. It’s designed for those who want to learn how to create websites from scratch with no prior coding experience. The course is hands-on and beginner-friendly, requiring no advanced technical skills. By the end of the course, you will be able to create responsive websites, apply CSS styles, utilize Flexbox and Grid for layouts, and build a web-based CRM tool using no-code platforms.
This module provides an overview of the course, highlighting the roadmap for mastering web development. It covers the importance of debugging, efficient search techniques, and how to ask the right questions to overcome coding challenges.
What's included
2 videos2 readings
2 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Introduction to the Specialization•1 minute
- Asking Great Questions and Debugging Your Code•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Web Development Foundations'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
In this module, you’ll be introduced to web development basics. You'll explore the differences between static and dynamic websites, followed by setting up your development environment using Visual Studio Code, one of the most popular tools for web development.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Introduction to Web Development•11 minutes
- Static Versus Dynamic Websites•4 minutes
- Visual Studio Code Installation•27 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Getting Started - Assessment•15 minutes
This module dives into HTML5, where you’ll learn the essential structure of websites, covering HTML tags such as anchor, image, video, and forms. You’ll also explore best practices, including using comments and semantic tags for SEO, making your code cleaner and more accessible.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videos•Total 147 minutes
- Basic Structure of a Website•11 minutes
- Comments and Best Practices•12 minutes
- All Basic HTML Tags•25 minutes
- Anchor, Image, Video, iframe Tags in HTML•25 minutes
- Lists and Tables in HTML•14 minutes
- Forms and Input Tags in HTML•26 minutes
- Block and Inline Elements in HTML•8 minutes
- HTML Entities•7 minutes
- SEO and Semantic Tags in HTML•18 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- HTML 5 (Zero to Hero) - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, you’ll dive deep into CSS3, learning how to style websites effectively using various properties like fonts, colors, borders, and backgrounds. You’ll also explore layout techniques like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive design, and learn about animations, transitions, and media queries for dynamic websites.
What's included
22 videos1 assignment
22 videos•Total 321 minutes
- Introduction to CSS•7 minutes
- Inline, Internal, and External•11 minutes
- CSS Selectors•19 minutes
- Web Development Tools•10 minutes
- Fonts in CSS•16 minutes
- Colors in CSS•12 minutes
- Borders and Background Property in CSS•23 minutes
- Understanding Box Model Concept in CSS•16 minutes
- Float and Clear Property in CSS•14 minutes
- Styling Buttons and Links•13 minutes
- Display Property in CSS•13 minutes
- Position Property in CSS•15 minutes
- Visibility and Z-Index Property in CSS•16 minutes
- Understanding Flexbox Concept in CSS•21 minutes
- Sizing and Units in CSS•13 minutes
- Responsive and Media Queries in CSS•15 minutes
- Box Shadow and Text Shadow in CSS•9 minutes
- Custom Properties and Variables•8 minutes
- All About Animation in CSS•20 minutes
- Transitions in CSS•10 minutes
- Transformations in CSS•10 minutes
- All About CSS Grids•29 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- CSS 3 (Zero to Hero) - Assessment•15 minutes
This module covers Bootstrap 5, a popular front-end framework that helps you design responsive and mobile-first websites. You’ll learn how to implement Bootstrap’s pre-built components and grid system to rapidly create visually appealing web pages.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 video•Total 49 minutes
- Bootstrap 101•49 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Bootstrap 5 (Zero to Hero) - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, you’ll apply your Bootstrap skills by building a responsive website step-by-step. This hands-on project will help you solidify your knowledge of Bootstrap’s grid system and components, ensuring your site works seamlessly across all devices.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 video•Total 69 minutes
- Bootstrap Project•69 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- #1 Project: Bootstrap Website - Assessment•15 minutes
This module introduces no-code platforms, where you’ll learn to build a profitable CRM tool using AI-powered tools. No programming required! You’ll understand how to utilize these platforms to create and manage web applications quickly and efficiently.
What's included
1 video1 reading3 assignments
1 video•Total 53 minutes
- Build Profitable CRM Tool with This No Code AI Tool•53 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Web Development Foundations'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- #2 Project: Build your own SAAS with No Code•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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This course provides an in-depth introduction to web development, covering essential concepts like HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap 5. You’ll learn how to build modern, responsive websites using HTML5 for structure, CSS3 for styling, and Bootstrap 5 for rapid development. The course also includes practical projects like creating a Bootstrap website and building a no-code SAAS tool.
This course is perfect for beginners who want to start a career in web development. It’s also great for anyone looking to strengthen their skills in building websites, from setting up your environment to creating responsive layouts and interactive elements. No prior experience is needed.
The course is approximately 11 hours long, designed to be concise yet comprehensive, giving you a solid foundation in web development.
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