Introduction to Web Development

In this live session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of web development fundamentals, how websites function, and the key differences between frontend and backend development. By the end of the session, you will have a solid foundation to start building your own websites and web applications.

1. Introduction to Web Development

• Understanding what web development is and its real-world applications.
• Difference between websites and web applications.
• Overview of the roles in web development: Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Full-Stack Developer.

2. How Websites Work

• The basic working of the internet and how web pages are delivered to users.
• Understanding the client-server model and how browsers request and receive information.
• HTTP & HTTPS protocols and their role in web communication.
• How domain names, web hosting, and DNS (Domain Name System) work.
• The role of browsers in rendering a website (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript processing).

3. Frontend Development (Client-Side)

• HTML Basics: Structure of a webpage, elements, and tags.
• CSS Basics: Styling a webpage, layout techniques, and responsiveness.
• JavaScript Fundamentals: Adding interactivity to web pages.
• Overview of modern frontend frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.
• Importance of UI/UX design in frontend development.

4. Backend Development (Server-Side)

• What happens behind the scenes when a user interacts with a website.
• Introduction to server-side programming languages (Node.js, Python, PHP, etc.).
• Understanding databases (SQL & NoSQL) and how data is stored and retrieved.
• How APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allow frontend and backend communication.
• Basics of user authentication, security, and data protection.

5. Full-Stack Development Overview

• How frontend and backend work together to build a complete web application.
• Overview of popular full-stack technologies (MERN, MEAN, LAMP stacks).
• Basics of web hosting, deployment, and cloud services like AWS, Netlify, and Vercel.

6. Tools & Technologies You Will Use

• Code Editors & IDEs: Working with VS Code, WebStorm, or Sublime Text.
• Version Control Systems: Introduction to Git and GitHub for managing and sharing code.
• Browser Developer Tools: Debugging and inspecting web pages with Chrome DevTools.
• Package Managers: Understanding npm (Node Package Manager) and yarn.

By the end of this live session, you will have a strong foundational understanding of web development, how websites operate, and the essential skills required to start your journey as a web developer.