Web Development

Discover how websites function end-to-end, from client and server roles to front-end, back-end, and full-stack paths. Learn the basics of domains, hosting, and HTTP/HTTPS, and discover how websites function end-to-end while identifying your ideal web development focus.

In this lesson, you'll begin your journey as a web developer by learning how HTML works and why it’s essential for creating websites.

Learn to design dynamic, accessible, and engaging webpages with user-friendly forms that enhance interactivity and usability.

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is what brings life and personality to your HTML pages. While HTML provides the structure, CSS is responsible for the presentation.

In this lesson, you’ll take your first steps into the world of JavaScript, starting with the fundamentals. From understanding variables and data types to writing functions and manipulating the DOM (Document Object Model), you’ll learn the core concepts needed to build dynamic, client-side features.

You'll learn how to set up and configure local servers for efficient development and testing, while also examining the scalability and performance benefits of cloud hosting for live deployments.

Version control is a critical component of modern software development, enabling teams to manage changes to their codebase efficiently and collaboratively.

Managing dependencies and automating tasks are essential for maintaining efficient workflows, especially in larger projects. Package managers and build tools simplify the process and ensure consistency across environments.

Modern web development relies on advanced JavaScript concepts and tools to create powerful, dynamic, and maintainable applications. Mastering these techniques allows developers to leverage the latest language features, optimize workflows, and build efficient, user-friendly applications.

Learn how to install and configure PHP using XAMPP or LAMP, master syntax basics like variables, loops, and conditionals, and handle user input through forms with GET/POST methods with input sanitization, empowering you to write secure, dynamic server-side logic.

We will explore what databases are, their importance, the differences between relational and non-relational databases, and real-world examples of how they are used in web applications.

Going Beyond database integration, this lesson explores PHP’s ability to generate dynamic content like PDFs and images, and power real-time applications such as chat systems and live notifications.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the skills to securely manage API credentials, handle errors, and integrate advanced features and extend your applications with powerful functionality.

WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS), powering over 40% of all websites. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to unlock the full potential of WordPress CMS to build, secure, and customize your site with ease.

From crafting responsive, mobile-first designs to iterating on wireframes and prototypes, you’ll gain the skills needed to create interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and engaging.

You’ll explore the tools that drive successful SEO campaigns, including Google Analytics and Search Console, and gain insights into local SEO techniques to boost visibility in your area.

You’ll learn how to optimize front-end performance with techniques like caching, minification, and image compression, and enhance server-side efficiency through database indexing and advanced caching strategies.

In this lesson, you’ll explore alternative programming languages like Python, C#, Ruby, Go, and Rust, each offering unique strengths for different types of projects. You’ll also dive into modern tools like Docker for containerization and Ansible for infrastructure automation, as well as CMS and CRM integrations.