Web Development Introduction Lecture

Jul 22, 2024

Web Development Introduction Lecture

Overview

  • The course focuses on web development.
  • Suitable for students of any stream (science, commerce, arts).
  • Potential to secure high-paying job offers (10-12 lakhs per annum).
  • Skills in web development can strengthen your CV.
  • Knowledge can help in launching and managing tech startups.

Course Structure

  • Lecture 0: Introduction to Web Development
    • What is web development?
    • Concepts: how the web works, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, front end, back end.

Front End Development

  • HTML
    • Approximately 2.5 hours of study required.
    • 4-5 lectures available, playlist provided in the description.
  • CSS
    • Approximately 3.5 hours of study required.
    • Content is animated and concise.
    • Additional lectures spanning 3-4 hours.
  • Frameworks
    • Focus on React.js
    • Extensive lectures, around 5-6 hours.

Back End Development

  • Additional 10 days of lectures will cover in-depth topics.
  • Emphasis on practicing concepts learned.

Instructors

  • Creators from commerce background, reinforcing that stream does not matter.
  • Highly experienced in the tech field.

Practical Applications

  • Differences between static and dynamic websites.
    • Static Websites: Fixed content, like a visiting card (e.g., landing pages, resumes).
    • Dynamic Websites: User-controlled content, includes database design and server-side languages.
  • Example exercise: Constructing a dynamic website with a payment gateway.

Key Components of a Website

  • HTML: Structure of the website (compared to a skeleton in human body).
  • CSS: Style and look of the website (compared to muscles, skin in human body).
  • JavaScript: Functionality and logic (compared to brain).
  • Database: Storage of data efficiently (compared to memory).
  • Server: Processor for data and hosting (provides the website its live status).
  • Domain Name: Unique identifier for the website.

Workflow of a Website

  • User navigates to a domain name -> Request sent to server -> Server processes and queries database -> Web browser receives response -> HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are rendered in the browser.

Recommendations Against Using Website Builders

  • Limitations in customizations and uniqueness.
  • Generally slower and less efficient.
  • Less likely to rank well in search engines (SEO).

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on the importance of learning to code for web development.
  • Encouragement to participate in the course for better career opportunities.