Unit 883: Foundations of Modern Web Development

1. Introduction to HTML

1.1 Overview of HTML

• What is HTML?
• Role of HTML in web development

1.2 Structure of HTML Documents

• Basic HTML document structure (<!DOCTYPE html>, <html>, <head>, <body>)
• Understanding elements, tags, and attributes

1.3 Common HTML Elements

• Headings (<h1> to <h6>)
• Paragraphs (<p>)
• Lists (ordered <ol>, unordered <ul>, and list items <li>)
• Links (<a href>)
• Images (<img src alt>)

2. Introduction to CSS

2.1 What is CSS?

• Purpose and benefits of CSS
• How CSS integrates with HTML

2.2 CSS Syntax

• Selectors, properties, and values
• Inline, internal, and external CSS

2.3 Styling HTML Elements

• Colors, fonts, text formatting
• Box model: margins, borders, padding
• Positioning: static, relative, absolute, fixed

3. Responsive Web Design

3.1 Principles of Responsive Design

• Why responsiveness matters
• Mobile-first approach

3.2 Media Queries

• Syntax and usage
• Applying different styles for various screen sizes

3.3 Flexible Grids and Fluid Layouts

• Percentage widths
• CSS Grid and Flexbox basics

4. Introduction to JavaScript

4.1 JavaScript Overview

• Role of JavaScript in web development
• Embedding JavaScript in HTML

4.2 Basic Programming Concepts

• Variables and data types
• Operators and expressions
• Control structures (if-else, switch, loops)

4.3 Functions

• Function declaration and invocation
• Parameters and return values

4.4 Event Handling

• Introduction to events
• Common event types (click, input, load)
• Attaching event listeners

5. DOM Manipulation

5.1 Understanding the DOM

• What is the Document Object Model?
• Node types and tree structure

5.2 Accessing Elements

• Methods: getElementById, getElementsByClassName, querySelector

5.3 Modifying Elements

• Changing content (innerHTML, textContent)
• Changing attributes and styles

5.4 Handling User Interactions

• Responding to events dynamically
• Creating interactive elements

6. Introduction to Version Control (Git)

6.1 Version Control Concepts

• Importance of version control
• Basic terminology: repository, commit, branch

6.2 Using Git

• Initializing repositories
• Adding and committing changes
• Branching and merging basics

6.3 Collaboration Using Git

• Remote repositories (GitHub, GitLab)
• Pull, push, and clone operations

7. Web Development Tools and Environment Setup

7.1 Text Editors and IDEs

• Popular editors (VS Code, Sublime Text)
• Features and extensions

7.2 Browsers and Developer Tools

• Inspecting elements
• Debugging JavaScript

7.3 Local Development Environment

• Setting up local servers (e.g., Live Server)
• File structure best practices

8. Web Accessibility and Best Practices

8.1 Importance of Accessibility

• Understanding diverse user needs
• Legal and ethical considerations

8.2 WCAG Guidelines Overview

• Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust (POUR)

8.3 Implementing Accessibility

• Semantic HTML
• ARIA roles and attributes
• Keyboard navigation

8.4 SEO and Usability

• Basic SEO principles
• Optimizing page load and readability

9. Introduction to Front-End Frameworks

9.1 Overview of Front-End Frameworks

• Purpose and benefits

9.2 Bootstrap

• Grid system and responsive utilities
• Common components (buttons, navbars, modals)

9.3 React Basics

• Components and JSX
• State and props overview
• Creating simple interactive UI