Website Designing with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Sass
Course Description:
This comprehensive course covers the complete process of designing and developing interactive and visually appealing websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Sass. Participants will learn essential front-end technologies and techniques, enabling them to create modern, responsive, and dynamic websites.
Understanding the role of front-end development.
Exploring the web development stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Basic syntax and variables
User-centered design principles and user experience (UX) considerations.
Introduction to HTML5 and its structure.
Semantic HTML elements: headings, paragraphs, lists, etc.
Hyperlinks and anchor tags.
Inserting multimedia: images, audio, video.
Introduction to CSS3 and its features.
Selectors, properties, values, and inheritance in CSS.
Box model: margins, borders, padding.
CSS layouts: positioning, float, Flexbox, CSS Grid.
CSS Transitions and Animations
Importance of responsive design in modern web development.
Media queries for different screen sizes.
Fluid grids and flexible images.
Mobile-first and progressive enhancement strategies.
Introduction to CSS preprocessors and Sass.
Variables, mixins, and nesting in Sass.
Partials and imports for modular styles.
Using Sass functions and operators.
Introduction to JavaScript: role and applications.
Variables, data types, operators, and control structures. Functions and scope.
Document Object Model (DOM) manipulation basics.
Event handling and listeners.
DOM manipulation for interactivity.
ES6 features: arrow functions, classes, destructuring, etc.
Asynchronous JavaScript: callbacks, promises, async/await.
Creating form validation using JavaScript.
Implementing interactive image sliders and carousels.
Adding smooth animations and transitions with CSS and JavaScript.
Applying HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Sass to build a complete single-page website.
Designing responsive layouts and interactive components.
Incorporating advanced styling techniques and interactivity.
Techniques for optimizing web assets.
Minification and compression of code.
Image optimization and lazy loading.
Browser developer tools for debugging and profiling.
Introduction to domain names and web hosting.
Deploying a website to a hosting platform.
Domain management and DNS settings.
CSS frameworks and libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS).
Introduction to front-end build tools (e.g., npm, Webpack).
Exploring future trends in web design and development.
Refining and enhancing the single-page website project.
Creating a personal portfolio to showcase completed projects.
Presentation of the final project to the class.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
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Master HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Sass for website development.
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Design responsive layouts that adapt to various screen sizes.
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Develop interactive web elements using JavaScript.
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Apply advanced styling techniques using CSS and Sass.
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Create a complete website project showcasing acquired skills.
