Web Development Courses -

Course Title: Web Development

Course Overview: This course covers the essential concepts, technologies, and skills required for building modern web applications. Students will learn front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end development using popular frameworks and tools such as Node.js, Express.js, and databases like MongoDB.

Course Duration: 16 weeks (3 hours per week)

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

Overview of web development concepts and technologies
Client-side vs. server-side programming
Introduction to front-end and back-end development
Setting up a development environment (text editor, browser, etc.)
Introduction to version control using Git and GitHub

Module 2: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

Understanding the structure of HTML documents
HTML elements, tags, and attributes
Creating and organizing content with HTML
Semantic HTML and best practices
Introduction to HTML5 features (e.g., audio, video, canvas)

Module 3: CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

Introduction to CSS and its role in web development
CSS syntax, selectors, and properties
Styling text, backgrounds, and borders with CSS
Layout techniques using CSS (floats, flexbox, grid)
Responsive web design and media queries

Module 4: JavaScript Fundamentals

Introduction to JavaScript programming language
JavaScript syntax, variables, and data types
Control flow and conditional statements
Functions and scope in JavaScript
Handling events and DOM manipulation

Module 5: Advanced JavaScript

Object-oriented programming in JavaScript
Prototype-based inheritance
Asynchronous JavaScript and callbacks
Promises and async/await for handling asynchronous operations
Error handling and debugging techniques

Module 6: Front-End Frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js)

Introduction to front-end frameworks and libraries
Setting up and configuring a front-end framework (e.g., React, Vue.js)
Component-based architecture
State management and routing in front-end applications
Building reusable UI components

Module 7: Introduction to Node.js

Overview of Node.js and its role in server-side development
Setting up a Node.js development environment
Understanding Node.js modules and npm (Node Package Manager)
Writing and running basic Node.js applications
Introduction to Express.js framework for building web servers

Module 8: Express.js and RESTful APIs

Introduction to Express.js framework
Handling HTTP requests and responses with Express
Routing and middleware in Express applications
Building RESTful APIs with Express.js
Testing and debugging Express.js applications

Module 9: Database Fundamentals

Introduction to databases and database management systems (DBMS)
Relational vs. non-relational databases
Overview of SQL (Structured Query Language)
Introduction to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) with databases

Module 10: Working with Databases in Node.js

Connecting to databases from Node.js applications
Executing database queries using Node.js
Handling database errors and transactions
Integrating database operations with Express.js applications
Securing databases and preventing common vulnerabilities

Module 11: Authentication and Authorization

Understanding authentication and authorization concepts
Implementing user authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Password hashing and encryption techniques
Role-based access control (RBAC) and permissions
Implementing authentication and authorization in Express.js applications

Module 12: Building Full-Stack Web Applications

Integrating front-end and back-end components
Implementing CRUD operations in a full-stack application
Building user interfaces for web applications
Handling form submissions and validation
Deploying web applications to hosting platforms (e.g., Heroku, Netlify)

Module 13: Web Application Security

Common web security threats and vulnerabilities
Best practices for securing web applications
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) prevention
Implementing HTTPS and secure communication
Security testing and auditing of web applications

Module 14: Web APIs and Microservices

Introduction to web APIs and microservices architecture
Designing and implementing web APIs
Consuming external APIs in web applications
Introduction to microservices and their benefits
Building microservices with Node.js and Express.js

Module 15: Performance Optimization and Scalability

Techniques for optimizing web application performance
Minification and compression of static assets (CSS, JavaScript)
Caching strategies for improving performance
Load balancing and scaling web applications
Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics

Module 16: Capstone Project

Students will work on a capstone project to apply the skills learned throughout the course
Project topics may include building a full-stack web application, RESTful API, or implementing specific features using web development technologies

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