Coding in HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Introduction to Web Development
Coding in HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Introduction to Web Development
Welcome to the exciting world of web development! In this course, you'll learn the three core technologies that power the modern web: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Let's start our journey by understanding what each of these does and how they work together.
The Trinity of Web Development
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
- The skeleton of web pages
- Defines the structure and content of web documents
- Uses tags to mark up different types of content
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- The style and layout of web pages
- Controls how HTML elements are displayed
- Handles colors, fonts, positioning, and more
JavaScript
- The behavior and interactivity of web pages
- Allows you to create dynamic, responsive web applications
- Handles user interactions and updates content in real-time
Together, these technologies allow you to create anything from simple web pages to complex web applications.
Your First Web Page
Let's dive right in with a simple example that combines all three technologies. Don't worry if you don't understand everything yet – we'll break it down piece by piece in upcoming lessons.
HTML/CSS/JavaScript Code:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Hello World Example</title>
<style>
body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; }
h1 { color: #0066cc; }
button { background-color: #4CAF50; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello, World!</h1>
<button onclick="changeText()">Click me!</button>
<script>
function changeText() {
document.querySelector('h1').textContent = 'Hello, Web Developer!';
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Result:
In this example, you can see:
- HTML providing the structure (the heading and button)
- CSS styling the elements (colors and layout)
- JavaScript adding interactivity (changing text when the button is clicked)
What You'll Learn
Throughout this course, you'll learn how to:
- Create structured content with HTML
- Style your pages with CSS to make them visually appealing
- Add interactivity and dynamic behavior with JavaScript
- Combine these technologies to build responsive, interactive web pages
How We'll Proceed
Each lesson will include explanations of key concepts. We'll also look at runnable code snippets for hands-on practice. And finally, we'll complete exercises to reinforce your learning.
See Your Code in Action
You'll be able to see your code in action immediately and modify it to experiment with different outcomes. Feel free to copy the code from our snippets and try them out in your own environment or online IDEs like OnlineGDB.
Why Web Development?
Web development is an incredibly rewarding field. It's creative. You're building things people can see and interact with. It's in high demand. Websites and web apps are crucial for businesses and organizations. It's always evolving: There's always something new to learn. And it's empowering: You can bring your ideas to life and share them with the world.
Your Web Development Journey Starts Now
Remember, every expert web developer started exactly where you are now. With each lesson, you'll build your skills and confidence. Before you know it, you'll be creating your own web projects and possibly even starting a career in web development!
Are you ready to start your web development journey? Let's dive in and start coding!
Our Next Lesson
In our next lesson, we'll take a closer look at HTML and start building the structure of web pages. Get ready to create your first complete HTML document!
Image: Richard from Pixabay
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