HTML Learning Syllabus.
- Introduction to Web Development:
- Overview of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Setting up the development environment (code editor, browser).
- Basic HTML Structure:
- Understanding the structure of an HTML document (
<!DOCTYPE html>
,<html>
,<head>
,<body>
). - Common HTML tags: headings (
<h1> - <h6>
), paragraphs (<p>
), links (<a>
), images (<img>
), lists (<ul>
,<ol>
,<li>
).
- Understanding the structure of an HTML document (
- HTML Forms:
- Creating forms with form elements (
<form>
,<input>
,<textarea>
,<button>
,<select>
,<option>
). - Understanding form attributes and validation.
- Creating forms with form elements (
- HTML Semantics and Accessibility:
- Using semantic elements (
<header>
,<footer>
,<article>
,<section>
) for better structure. - Introduction to accessibility best practices to create inclusive web content.
- Using semantic elements (
- Project:
- Build a simple personal profile page using HTML, incorporating all learned elements.
- Introduction to CSS:
- Understanding the different ways to apply CSS (inline, internal, external).
- CSS selectors and properties (class, ID, element selectors).
- Text Styling and Layout:
- Working with text properties (
font-family
,font-size
,text-align
,color
). - Understanding the CSS box model (
margin
,padding
,border
,width
,height
).
- Working with text properties (
- CSS Positioning and Flexbox:
- Introduction to different positioning methods (
static
,relative
,absolute
,fixed
,sticky
). - Basics of Flexbox for layout design (
display: flex
,justify-content
,align-items
).
- Introduction to different positioning methods (
- CSS Grid Layout:
- Introduction to CSS Grid for creating complex layouts.
- Understanding grid properties (
grid-template-columns
,grid-template-rows
,grid-area
).
- Project:
- Style the personal profile page created in Week 1 using CSS, focusing on layout and design.
- Advanced CSS Features:
- Working with transitions, animations, and transformations for dynamic effects.
- Using pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements for advanced styling.
- Responsive Design Principles:
- Introduction to responsive design and mobile-first development.
- Using media queries to create layouts that adapt to different screen sizes.
- Mobile-First Design:
- Designing and implementing layouts starting with mobile devices.
- Utilizing responsive units (
em
,rem
,%
,vw
,vh
) and responsive images.
- CSS Preprocessors:
- Introduction to SASS/SCSS for more powerful and maintainable CSS.
- Working with variables, nesting, and mixins in SASS/SCSS.
- Project:
- Make the personal profile page responsive, ensuring it works well on both mobile and desktop devices.
- Basics of JavaScript:
- Introduction to JavaScript syntax and basic programming concepts.
- Understanding variables (
var
,let
,const
), data types, and operators.
- Control Flow and Functions:
- Working with conditional statements (
if
,else
,switch
) and loops (for
,while
,do...while
). - Understanding functions, function scope, and best practices for writing clean code.
- Working with conditional statements (
- DOM Manipulation:
- Introduction to the Document Object Model (DOM).
- Selecting and modifying DOM elements using JavaScript.
- Handling user events (clicks, keypresses, etc.) and updating the DOM in response.
- Introduction to JSON and Fetch API:
- Understanding JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and its use in data exchange.
- Using the Fetch API to make HTTP requests and handle responses.
- Project:
- Add interactivity to the personal profile page using JavaScript, such as form validation and dynamic content updates.
- Advanced JavaScript Concepts:
- Exploring closures and their use cases in JavaScript.
- Working with asynchronous JavaScript, including
setTimeout
,Promises
, andasync/await
.
- JavaScript ES6+ Features:
- Introduction to modern JavaScript features like arrow functions, template literals, and destructuring assignments.
- Version Control with Git:
- Introduction to Git and version control best practices.
- Working with Git commands (
git init
,git add
,git commit
,git push
) and understanding branching and merging.
- Build Tools and Task Runners:
- Introduction to npm and package management.
- Setting up basic build tools like Webpack for bundling JavaScript files.
- Project:
- Build a small JavaScript-based web application (e.g., a to-do list app) that incorporates ES6+ features and version control with Git.
- Final Project Planning:
- Define the final project requirements based on the cumulative knowledge from previous weeks.
- Plan and design the final project, focusing on real-world application.
- Project Development:
- Develop the final project, applying HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills.
- Implement responsive design, interactivity, and clean code practices.
- Project Presentation and Feedback:
- Present the final project to the cohort, demonstrating key features and the development process.
- Participate in peer review, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
- Course Review and Wrap-Up:
- Review all key concepts covered in the course.
- Discuss next steps, additional resources for continued learning, and career development tips.
This plan ensures a comprehensive learning experience over six weeks, with hands-on projects that reinforce theoretical knowledge.