Website Development Bootcamp

Course Description:

The Website Development Bootcamp is an intensive and practical program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to build professional-quality websites. This boot camp covers fundamental concepts of web development, front-end and back-end technologies, responsive design principles, and best practices for creating dynamic and interactive websites. Through hands-on projects and guided tutorials, participants will gain proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular web development frameworks.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the basics of web development and the role of front-end and back-end technologies.
2. Gain proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building static and dynamic web pages.
3. Learn responsive design techniques to create websites that adapt to various screen sizes and devices.
4. Explore popular web development frameworks such as Bootstrap, React, or Angular.
5. Understand the principles of web accessibility and best practices for ensuring inclusive web design.
6. Develop practical skills through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
7. Learn about web hosting, domain management, and deployment strategies for launching websites.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

• Overview of web technologies
• Understanding front-end vs. back-end development
• Setting up development environment

Module 2: HTML Fundamentals

• Introduction to HTML5
• Structuring web pages with HTML elements
• Working with text, links, images, and multimedia

Module 3: CSS Fundamentals

• Introduction to CSS3
• Styling HTML elements with CSS
• Understanding selectors, properties, and values
• Implementing layout techniques

Module 4: Responsive Web Design

• Introduction to responsive design principles
• Creating media queries for different screen sizes
• Using Flexbox and Grid for layout flexibility

Module 5: JavaScript Basics

• Introduction to JavaScript
• Understanding variables, data types, and operators
• Control structures: loops and conditionals

Module 6: JavaScript DOM Manipulation

• Working with the Document Object Model (DOM)
• Handling events and user interactions
• Dynamic content manipulation with JavaScript

Module 7: Introduction to Web Development Frameworks

• Overview of popular frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, React, Angular)
• Setting up and working with a chosen framework

Module 8: Web Accessibility

• Understanding accessibility guidelines and standards
• Implementing accessible design practices
• Testing for accessibility compliance

Module 9: Introduction to Back-End Development

• Overview of back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP)
• Introduction to server-side scripting
• Handling form submissions and data processing

Module 10: Web Development Project

• Applying knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course
• Developing a complete website from scratch
• Incorporating responsive design, interactivity, and accessibility features

Module 11: Web Hosting and Deployment

• Overview of web hosting services
• Registering domain names and managing DNS settings
• Deploying websites using FTP, SSH, or cloud platforms

Module 12: Final Project Presentation and Portfolio Development

• Presenting the final project to peers and instructors
• Creating a portfolio showcasing completed projects and skills
• Career guidance and next steps in web development journey

Duration: 12 weeks (3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session)

Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with using the internet. No prior coding experience required, but a willingness to learn and problem-solving skills are essential.