Understanding Web Development: A Beginners Guide to the Web
Learn web development skills! Discover how websites work and build your future. In-demand skills for a rewarding career. Start your web development journey today!
Course Content
Understanding Web Development: A Beginners Guide to the Web is a beginner-level Skillshare course taught by Christopher Dodd. It runs 2h 49m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 352 reviews, with 22,241 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published March 2018.
Looking to break into the world of web development? Or simply curious about how the web works? You've come to the right place! Web development is a highly sought-after skill offering flexibility and excellent earning potential – a career path that has enabled me to work remotely and travel for the past two years since diving into it in 2015.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of web development, equipping you with the foundational knowledge needed to choose your specialization. You'll gain a solid understanding of the web development process and how you can actively participate in creating the online world.
Here's what we'll cover:
- Understanding the Web: Get a clear grasp of the underlying principles of how the internet functions.
- Front-End vs. Back-End Development: Learn the key differences between these two crucial areas of web development.
- Website Deployment: Discover how to deploy your own website and make it live on the internet.
We'll also explore essential web development tools and languages, including:
- HTML: The foundation of all web pages.
- CSS: Styling your web pages for visual appeal.
- Adding interactivity and dynamic behavior.
- PHP: A popular server-side scripting language.
- SQL: Managing and querying databases.
- Frameworks: Boost your productivity with tools like Bootstrap and jQuery.
My aim is for you to leave this course with a broad understanding of web development and a clear vision of how you can apply this valuable skill – whether for a new career, personal projects, or enhancing your existing skillset. Ready to start your web development journey? Click to begin!
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