Full-Stack Web Development for Beginners

Description

This course introduces students to the world of web development, covering both front-end and back-end technologies. Learners will gain hands-on experience building websites and web applications from scratch. The course emphasizes practical skills, industry-standard tools, and frameworks, preparing students for careers as web developers or for further specialization in software development.

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy Familiarity with using a web browser and text editors No prior coding experience required

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development How the web works: HTTP, clients, servers, browsers Overview of front-end vs. back-end development Tools and environment setup (VS Code, browser dev tools) Module 2: HTML Fundamentals Structure of a webpage Headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, forms Semantic HTML elements Module 3: CSS and Styling CSS syntax and selectors Box model, positioning, and layouts Flexbox and Grid Responsive design and media queries Module 4: JavaScript Basics Variables, data types, and operators Functions, loops, and conditionals DOM manipulation and events Introduction to ES6 features Module 5: Front-End Frameworks (Optional) Introduction to React or Vue.js Components, props, and state management Building small interactive web apps Module 6: Back-End Development Server-side programming with Node.js or Python RESTful APIs and routing Handling forms and user input Module 7: Databases Introduction to SQL and NoSQL databases CRUD operations Connecting a database to a web application Module 8: Authentication and Security Basics User authentication (login/signup) Password hashing and session management Introduction to web security best practices Module 9: Deployment and Version Control Git and GitHub for version control Hosting on platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or Heroku Continuous integration basics Module 10: Capstone Project Build a full-stack web application Implement front-end, back-end, and database integration Present project with documentation Assessment Methods: Module quizzes Hands-on coding exercises Assignments (building pages, forms, mini-projects) Final full-stack web application project Suggested Resources / References: Textbooks: Eloquent JavaScript – Marijn Haverbeke HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites – Jon Duckett Learning React – Kirupa Chinnathambi Online platforms: freeCodeCamp, Codecademy, Udemy, Coursera Tools: VS Code, Chrome DevTools, Git/GitHub, Node.js, MongoDB