Introduction to Web Programming

This foundational course introduces learners to the essential concepts, tools, and technologies used in web programming. Participants will explore how websites are created, learning to build dynamic, user-friendly web pages while gaining the skills necessary to advance to more complex web development projects

Key Learning Areas

1. Understanding the Web
   1. Basics of how the internet and websites work
   2. Client-server interaction and the role of web browsers
2. HTML Basics
   1. Structure and create the backbone of web pages using HTML
   2. Introduction to tags, attributes, and semantic markup
3. CSS Fundamentals
   1. Styling web pages with colors, fonts, and layouts
   2. Understanding selectors, properties, and responsive design principles
4. Introduction to JavaScript
   1. Adding interactivity to web pages with basic JavaScript
   2. Understanding variables, functions, and events
5. Building Static Web Pages
   1. Combining HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create simple, functional websites
   2. Exploring basic navigation and linking between pages
6. Introduction to Web Development Tools
   1. Setting up code editors like Visual Studio Code
   2. Using developer tools in browsers for debugging
7. Deploying a Website
   1. Overview of hosting and deploying websites using free platforms like GitHub Pages or Netlify

Skills Gained

1. Website Creation: Build basic websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
2. Styling and Layout: Create visually appealing and responsive designs
3. Interactivity Basics: Add simple interactive elements to web pages
4. Web Development Tools: Gain confidence using tools and environments for programming
5. Problem Solving: Learn to debug and troubleshoot issues in code
6. Foundational Knowledge: Understand the structure and behavior of web applications

Outcome

By the end of this course, participants will

1. Be capable of building and styling static websites from scratch
2. Understand the foundational concepts of web programming and how web pages function
3. Develop simple interactive features using JavaScript
4. Gain the confidence to explore more advanced web programming topics like back-end development or frameworks
5. Have a basic portfolio website to showcase their learning and skills

This course equips beginners with a solid foundation in web programming, serving as a stepping stone to further exploration in web development and related fields