1. Introduction to Web Development

Explore the fundamentals of web development, including how websites are built, hosted, and maintained.
Content:

  • Overview of frontend, backend, and full-stack development
  • Understanding how the web works (HTTP, domains, hosting)
  • Tools of the trade: IDEs, version control (Git), and browsers

2. Frontend Development Essentials

Master the building blocks of modern web design: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Content:

  • Structuring webpages with HTML5
  • Styling with CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid, responsive design)
  • Adding interactivity with JavaScript basics
  • Hands-on project: Building a static website

3. Advanced Frontend Development

Dive deeper into advanced frontend frameworks and libraries for modern, dynamic web applications.
Content:

  • Introduction to React.js or Angular for single-page applications
  • State management with Redux or Context API
  • Building reusable components and modular code
  • Integrating APIs into frontend applications

4. Backend Development with Node.js

Learn to build server-side applications and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
Content:

  • Introduction to server-side development and RESTful APIs
  • Handling database operations with MongoDB
  • Authentication and session management (JWT, OAuth)
  • Hands-on project: Building a basic API with Node.js

5. Database Management

Understand how to store and manage data for web applications.
Content:

  • Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) vs. NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Writing and optimizing SQL queries
  • Connecting databases to backend servers
  • Data security and encryption basics

6. Full-Stack Development

Integrate frontend and backend technologies to create seamless, full-stack applications.
Content:

  • Connecting the frontend with backend APIs
  • Managing state across the stack
  • Deployment of full-stack applications to platforms like Heroku or AWS
  • Hands-on project: Building a full-stack application

7. Responsive and Adaptive Design

Learn to create web applications that work seamlessly across all devices and screen sizes.
Content:

  • Media queries and responsive layouts
  • Mobile-first design principles
  • Testing for cross-browser and cross-device compatibility

8. Version Control and Collaboration

Master Git and GitHub to manage codebases and collaborate effectively on projects.
Content:

  • Understanding Git basics: commit, branch, merge
  • Hosting and managing repositories on GitHub
  • Collaborative workflows (pull requests, code reviews)
  • Resolving merge conflicts

9. Deployment and Hosting

Learn how to deploy and host your web applications to make them accessible online.
Content:

  • Hosting static websites on platforms like Netlify
  • Deploying full-stack applications to cloud services (AWS, Heroku)
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
  • Domain name registration and DNS management

10. Capstone Project: Build and Launch a Live Website

Apply everything you’ve learned by building a fully functional website from scratch.
Content:

  • Designing, coding, and testing a responsive website
  • Deploying the website and monitoring its performance
  • Incorporating user feedback for iterative improvements