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Week 0 – Introduction of Web Development
Welcome to the start of your journey! In this introductory week, we lay the foundation for everything you will build throughout this course. We will demystify how the internet actually works and explore the core roles that define modern development. In this section, we will cover: The Big Picture: Understanding the difference between Front-end, Back-end, and Full-stack development. How the Web Works: A high-level look at browsers, servers, and the HTTP protocol. The Developer Ecosystem: Introducing the essential tools of the trade, from Code Editors (IDE) to Version Control. Setting the Roadmap: Defining the goals for the upcoming weeks and preparing your local environment for coding. Goal: By the end of this week, you’ll have a clear mental map of the web development landscape and your workstation ready for action.
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The Digital Landscape: How the Web Works
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Environment Setup & Course Readiness Survey
Web Foundations: Testing Your Digital Knowledge
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Full Stack Website Development 14 Week Program + AI { LIVE}

Welcome to your first official lesson! Before we write our first line of code, we need to understand the environment we are working in. Think of this as learning the rules of the road before you start driving.

1. The Client-Server Model

Every time you visit a website, a conversation happens between two parties:

  • The Client: This is you! Or rather, your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari). The client “requests” data.

  • The Server: A powerful computer located somewhere else that “serves” the data back to you.

2. The Languages of the Web

To build a modern website, we use three core technologies that work together like a building:

  • HTML (The Skeleton): Defines the structure and content (headings, paragraphs, images).

  • CSS (The Paint): Controls the styling, colors, and layout.

  • JavaScript (The Electricity): Adds interactivity, such as pop-up alerts or data updates.

3. What is an IP Address & DNS?

  • IP Address: Every device on the internet has a unique numerical address (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

  • DNS (Domain Name System): Since humans are bad at remembering numbers, DNS acts like a “Phonebook.” It translates www.google.com into the correct IP address so your browser knows where to go.

4. Your Developer Toolkit

To succeed in this course, we will be setting up the following “Must-Haves”:

  1. Code Editor: We recommend Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

  2. Web Browser: We will use Google Chrome for its excellent Developer Tools.

  3. Terminal/Command Line: Where you’ll run commands to manage your projects.

Key Takeaway: Web development isn’t just about coding; it’s about solving problems and understanding how data travels across the globe in milliseconds.

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