Web Development Fundamentals

25 hours of content Beginner 5,200+ students 4.7/5 (520 reviews)

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Course Overview

Web Development Fundamentals is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in creating websites or beginning a career in web development. This comprehensive course introduces you to the core technologies that power the web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Through hands-on projects and practical exercises, you'll gain the essential skills needed to build interactive, responsive websites from scratch.

What You'll Learn

HTML5 structure, elements, and semantic markup
CSS3 styling, selectors, and layout techniques
Responsive design principles for mobile and desktop
JavaScript basics for adding interactivity
Working with forms and user input
Web accessibility fundamentals
Modern web design principles
Version control basics with Git
Web hosting and publishing your sites
Web development tools and workflows

Prerequisites

Absolutely no prerequisites! This course is designed specifically for complete beginners with no prior coding or design experience. Basic computer skills (like browsing the web and managing files) are all you need to get started.

Who This Course is For

Complete beginners interested in learning web development
Students considering a career in tech or web design
Professionals wanting to understand how websites work
Small business owners looking to create or maintain their own websites
Content creators wanting to customize their online presence
Anyone preparing for more advanced web development courses

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Introduction to Web Development

How the Web Works: Browsers, Servers, and HTTP
Web Development Overview: Frontend vs. Backend
Setting Up Your Development Environment
Text Editors and Development Tools
Understanding File Types and Organization
Project: Setting Up Your First Project

Section 2: HTML Essentials

HTML Document Structure and Syntax
Headings, Paragraphs, and Basic Text Formatting
Working with Links and Navigation
Adding Images and Media
Lists, Tables, and Structured Content
HTML5 Semantic Elements
Forms and Input Elements
Project: Personal Portfolio Page Structure

Section 3: CSS Fundamentals

CSS Syntax and Linking Stylesheets
Selectors and Specificity
Colors, Backgrounds, and Borders
Typography and Text Styling
The Box Model and Layout Basics
Margin, Padding, and Spacing
Display Properties and Positioning
Project: Styling Your Portfolio Page

Section 4: Responsive Design

Understanding Responsive Web Design
Mobile-First Approach
Media Queries and Breakpoints
Flexible Layouts with Flexbox
Introduction to CSS Grid
Responsive Images and Media
Project: Responsive Landing Page

Section 5: JavaScript Basics

Introduction to JavaScript
Variables, Data Types, and Operators
Control Flow: Conditionals and Loops
Functions and Basic DOM Manipulation
Working with Events
Changing HTML and CSS with JavaScript
Simple Form Validation
Project: Interactive Elements for Your Website

Section 6: Web Development Best Practices

Web Accessibility Basics
Performance Optimization Fundamentals
Browser Developer Tools
Introduction to Version Control with Git
Debugging Techniques
Web Hosting Options
Project: Publishing Your Website

Section 7: Final Project

Planning Your Website Project
Creating Wireframes and Mockups
Building the HTML Structure
Styling with CSS
Adding JavaScript Functionality
Testing and Debugging
Deploying Your Complete Website
Final Project: Complete Personal Website

Meet Your Instructor

Jessica Williams

Web Developer & Educator

25,000+ Students 4.7 Instructor Rating 12 Courses

Jessica is a passionate web developer and educator with over 8 years of experience in frontend development. She started her career as a self-taught developer and understands the challenges beginners face when learning to code. Jessica has worked with numerous startups and digital agencies, building responsive websites and applications for clients across various industries. Her teaching approach focuses on practical, hands-on learning with an emphasis on building real projects that reinforce core concepts. Jessica is known for her clear explanations and patient teaching style that makes complex topics accessible to beginners.

Student Reviews

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Carlos G.

Posted on July 10, 2023

I had zero coding experience before taking this course and was intimidated by the idea of building websites. Jessica's teaching style made everything so approachable and easy to understand. The step-by-step projects helped me build confidence, and I'm now comfortable creating my own websites from scratch. This course was exactly what I needed to start my journey into web development!

Laura M.

Posted on June 25, 2023

As a graphic designer, I wanted to understand how to implement my designs on the web. This course was perfect - it gave me all the fundamentals without overwhelming me with advanced topics. The sections on responsive design and CSS were particularly helpful for my work. I've already redesigned my portfolio website using the skills I learned here, and I've received great feedback on it!

Jason T.

Posted on May 18, 2023

This course provides a solid foundation in web development basics. Jessica explains concepts clearly and the projects are practical and engaging. I would have liked to see more content on CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, but I understand this is meant to be a fundamentals course. The JavaScript section was particularly well-done for beginners. Overall, this was an excellent starting point for my web development journey.