
Websites 101
Online Course: Building a Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Detailed outline:
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Introduction to Web Development: Explain what web development is, its importance, and the basic technologies involved (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
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Overview of HTML: Provide a brief history of HTML, its role in web development, and basic structure (elements, tags, attributes).
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Setting Up the Development Environment: Guide on choosing and setting up a code editor (e.g., VS Code), and installing necessary tools (e.g., browsers, live server extensions).
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Writing HTML: Teach the basics of writing HTML, including creating a basic HTML document, using common tags (headings, paragraphs, links, images), and structuring content with semantic elements (header, nav, main, footer).
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Introduction to CSS: Explain what CSS is, its role in web development, and how to link CSS to HTML.
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Writing CSS: Teach the basics of writing CSS, including selectors, properties, and values. Cover common styling techniques (colors, fonts, layout, box model).
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Advanced CSS: Introduce advanced CSS concepts such as Flexbox, Grid, and responsive design. Provide examples and exercises for practice.
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Introduction to JavaScript: Explain what JavaScript is, its role in web development, and how to link JavaScript to HTML.
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Writing JavaScript: Teach the basics of writing JavaScript, including variables, data types, functions, and events. Provide examples and exercises for practice.
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DOM Manipulation: Explain the Document Object Model (DOM) and how to manipulate it using JavaScript. Provide examples and exercises for practice.
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Building a Simple Website: Guide students through building a simple website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Provide step-by-step instructions and code examples.
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Hosting the Website: Explain what web hosting is and the different types of hosting available. Guide students through hosting their website on a free hosting service (e.g., GitHub Pages, Netlify).
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Testing and Debugging: Teach students how to test their website for errors and debug common issues. Provide tips and tools for effective debugging.
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Conclusion: Summarize the key points covered in the course, encourage students to continue learning and experimenting, and provide additional resources for further learning (e.g., online tutorials, web development books).
14 Lessons
Introduction to Web Development
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