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LinkedIn Learning

Introduction to Web Design and Development

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn about core concepts, tools, and practices in this introductory course on web design and development.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Web design and development in the code and no-code era
1. Understanding the Web
  • Understanding clients and servers
  • Understanding the cloud vs. a website
  • Understanding native apps vs. web apps
  • Understanding web browsers
2. Planning and Prototyping
  • Understanding user experience (UX) and website planning
  • Understanding user interface (UI) design
  • Prototyping tools
  • Graphic design tools
3. Three Technologies of the Front End
  • Understanding HTML
  • Understanding CSS
  • Understanding JavaScript
  • What is a framework?
4. Writing Code
  • Introducing writing code using CodePen
  • Writing HTML
  • Writing CSS
  • Writing JavaScript
  • Challenge: Write HTML and CSS
  • Solution: Write HTML and CSS
5. Supporting Web Development Technologies
  • Choosing an editor for writing code
  • Keeping files organized with GitHub
  • Choosing a web host
  • Registering a domain name
6. Exploring No-Code Solutions
  • What is the no-code movement?
  • All-in-one solutions: Content management systems
  • Selling things online: Shopping cart solutions
  • Simple website builders for small sites
  • Complex website builders with fine-grained control
  • Dashboards and databases
  • Web app and native app development
Conclusion
  • Learn more with learning paths

Taught by

Jen Kramer

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