Web and App Development Basics

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in web and mobile app development. It covers essential tools, technologies, and workflows used in the industry. Learners will gain practical experience by building projects, understanding how front-end and back-end technologies work together, and getting hands-on with app development tools. Ideal for beginners aiming to step into full-stack or app development.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

  • HTML: Structure of web pages
  • CSS: Styling elements
  • Basics of responsive design
  • Introduction to browser behavior and developer tools

Module 2: JavaScript Essentials

  • Syntax and variables
  • Functions, loops, conditionals
  • DOM manipulation
  • Event handling and form validation

Module 3: Frontend Framework (React Basics)

  • Introduction to React: Why use a frontend framework
  • JSX: Writing HTML in JavaScript
  • Components and Props: Reusable UI elements
  • State Management: Managing data in components
  • Creating simple interactive UI using React

Module 4: Backend Development Basics

  • Node.js Introduction: Setting up a simple server
  • Express.js: Creating API endpoints
  • Routing & Middleware: Handling requests/responses
  • Database Integration: MongoDB or SQLite basics
  • Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)

Module 5: Mobile App Development Overview

  • Native vs Hybrid Apps: Understanding the difference
  • Introduction to Flutter or React Native
  • UI Components: Buttons, forms, navigation bars
  • Navigation and Routing: Switching between screens
  • Testing apps using emulator or simulator

Capstone Project & Deployment

  • Project Planning: Choose between a web or app-based project
  • Frontend & Backend Integration
  • Version Control: Using Git & GitHub
  • Deployment: Hosting web app (Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages)
  • Introduction to building APKs or iOS apps for testing

Assessment and Certification

Assessments

Assessment is conducted through quizzes after each module, hands-on coding tasks and mini-projects, and a final evaluation based on the capstone project’s presentation and functionality.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all modules and the capstone project, learners will receive a certificate recognizing their proficiency in foundational web and app development skills.