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.