Web Development 101: Building Websites from Scratch

1.1 Understanding the Basics of Web Development 1.2 Essential Web Development Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript 1.3 Overview of Web Development Tools and Technologies 1.4 Setting Up a Development Environment 1.5 Web Development Best Practices and Standards 2.1 Introduction to HTML: Structure and Syntax 2.2 HTML Elements and Tags 2.3 Creating Headings, Paragraphs, and Text Formatting 2.4 Working with Links and Images 2.5 Building Forms and Input Validation 3.1 Introduction to CSS: Selectors and Properties 3.2 Applying Styles to HTML Elements 3.3 Working with Colors, Backgrounds, and Borders 3.4 Layout and Positioning Techniques 3.5 Responsive Design and Media Queries 4.1 Introduction to JavaScript: Functions and Variables 4.2 JavaScript Data Types and Operators 4.3 Controlling Program Flow with Conditional Statements and Loops 4.4 DOM Manipulation and Event Handling 4.5 JavaScript Libraries and Frameworks 5.1 Understanding Responsive Web Design Principles 5.2 Creating Flexible Layouts with CSS Grid and Flexbox 5.3 Media Queries for Responsive Styling 5.4 Responsive Images and Media 5.5 Testing and Debugging Responsive Websites 6.1 Understanding Web Accessibility Standards and Guidelines 6.2 Semantic HTML and Proper Document Structure 6.3 Designing for Screen Readers and Assistive Technologies 6.4 Keyboard Accessibility and Focus Management 6.5 Testing and Auditing Web Accessibility 7.1 Introduction to Server-Side Programming Languages 7.2 Setting Up a Server Environment (e.g., Node.js, PHP) 7.3 Handling Form Submissions and Data Processing 7.4 Working with Databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) 7.5 Server-Side Frameworks and APIs 8.1 Introduction to Relational and Non-Relational Databases 8.2 Structuring and Designing Database Schemas 8.3 Querying and Manipulating Data with SQL 8.4 Database Security and User Authentication 8.5 Integrating Databases into Web Applications 9.1 Introduction to Content Management Systems 9.2 Exploring Popular CMS Platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) 9.3 Installing and Customizing CMS Themes 9.4 Managing Content and Media in a CMS 9.5 Extending Functionality with Plugins and Modules 10.1 Importance of Web Performance and Page Speed 10.2 Optimizing CSS and JavaScript Files 10.3 Minification and Compression Techniques 10.4 Caching and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) 10.5 Performance Testing and Optimization Tools 11.1 Understanding Common Web Security Threats 11.2 Securing Websites with HTTPS and SSL Certificates 11.3 Handling User Input and Form Validation 11.4 Protecting Against Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and SQL Injection 11.5 User Authentication and Authorization 12.1 Deploying Websites to a Web Server 12.2 Domain Registration and DNS Configuration 12.3 Website Backup and Version Control 12.4 Monitoring and Performance Tracking 12.5 Continuous Learning and Professional Development