Web Development Masterclass - Online Certification Course

Master Web Development: From Foundations to Advanced Technologies

This comprehensive web development course equips you with the skills to build dynamic and engaging web applications, suitable for beginners to experienced developers. Learn the entire web development lifecycle, from local development environments to robust production deployments.

What You'll Learn:

• Foundations:

  • Web Server Setup: Master local development with WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and MAMP (Mac, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
  • The Internet & Web Protocols: Understand how the internet works, including data packet transmission, HTTP and HTTPS protocols, and DNS lookups. Learn about SMTP and IMAP for email exchange, and the role of network ports and firewalls.
  • Web Development Process: Gain a deep understanding of the entire web development workflow, from planning to deployment.
  • Web Hosting: Explore various hosting options – Shared, VPS, Dedicated, and Cloud Hosting – and understand their pros and cons. Learn about server scalability and the advantages of cloud hosting using providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Linode, and Digital Ocean.
  • Domain Names: Register domain names, understand TLDs (Top-Level Domains) and ccTLDs, and manage domain settings like privacy, auto-renewal, and forwarding.
  • Testing Environments: Configure local testing servers using WAMP (Windows) or MAMP (Mac).

• Production Deployment:

  • Cloud Server Configuration: Securely configure live production environments on Linode and other cloud platforms.
  • Linux Server Management: Gain expertise in managing Linux servers, including file/directory commands, SSH authentication, file permissions, and remote desktop connections (Tight VNC, RealVNC).
  • Server Maintenance: Learn how to scale servers, manage root passwords, DNS zones, and create backups.
  • FTP Setup: Utilize FTP (File Transfer Protocol) clients like FileZilla for efficient file uploads and management.

• Front-End Development:

  • HTML Development: Build robust web page structures using HTML, covering elements like text formatting, lists, images, videos, links, tables, and forms.
  • CSS Development: Create stylish and responsive web layouts with CSS, including CSS classes, DIVs, IDs, margins, padding, fonts, backgrounds, and positioning.
  • Document Object Model (DOM): Understand the DOM and its role in manipulating HTML and CSS elements, a crucial foundation for JavaScript.
  • JavaScript Development: Add interactivity to web pages using JavaScript, covering variables, operators, objects, functions, arrays, conditional statements, loops, and events.
  • jQuery Library: Enhance web pages with jQuery for animations, effects, and streamlined DOM manipulation.
  • Bootstrap Framework: Develop responsive, mobile-first front-ends using the popular Bootstrap framework. Learn the grid system, components (typography, tables, buttons, modals, carousels, etc.), and cross-browser compatibility.

• Back-End Development:

  • PHP Development: Create dynamic web applications using PHP, including variable declaration, data output, objects, conditional statements, loops, functions, arrays, and form validation.
  • MySQL Database Integration: Integrate with MySQL databases to store and manage data. Learn database creation, table management, user management, SQL statements, and PHP script execution.
  • XML & AJAX: Implement dynamic content updates without page reloads using XML and AJAX. Build interactive websites with database integration, registration forms, user authentication, and contact forms.

• Business Tools:

  • Google Apps for Work: Create and manage customized business email addresses with Google Apps for Work, including alias creation and email administration.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring web developers
• Individuals looking to launch a web application
• Web development enthusiasts
• Developers of all skill levels

Key Features:

• Hands-on Projects: Reinforce your learning with practical projects that demonstrate real-world application of concepts.
• Live Demonstrations: Follow along with live demonstrations of server setup, deployment, and code implementation.
• Scalable Cloud Infrastructure: Understand the importance of scalable cloud hosting for building applications of any size.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From fundamental concepts to advanced technologies, this course provides a complete web development education.