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Front end web development basics course

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Welcome to our comprehensive course on Front End Web Development! In this course, we will guide you through the essentials of building engaging and interactive web applications.
We'll begin by covering the fundamentals of Front End Web Development, including essential concepts and principles. From there, we'll explore Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to learn how to style and design web pages effectively. You'll also dive into JavaScript, gaining a solid understanding of its basics and how it's used for web development. Additionally, we'll introduce React, a popular JavaScript library for building dynamic user interfaces.
Throughout the course, you'll engage in practical tutorials and hands-on exercises, where you'll apply your knowledge to create HTML pages, style them with CSS, and add interactivity with JavaScript. You'll learn essential HTML tags and CSS properties, as well as advanced techniques for styling and layout.
To reinforce your learning, you'll have the opportunity to test your understanding with quizzes covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Front End Web Development. These quizzes will help solidify your knowledge and ensure you're grasping the material effectively.
By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to create professional-quality web applications using Front End Web Development technologies. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this course will equip you with the tools you need to succeed in the exciting field of web development. Let's get started!
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What is Frontend
The frontend is the part of the webstore that users interact with directly. It includes:
User Interface (UI): This includes the layout, design, and overall appearance of the website. It involves HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
User Experience (UX): Ensures the webstore is easy to navigate and use.
Client-Side Interactions: These include product searches, adding items to a cart, filtering products, etc., often handled with JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Backend
The backend is the server-side part of the webstore that handles the business logic and database interactions.
It includes:
Server-Side Logic: Handles the logic of the webstore, such as processing orders, managing user accounts, etc. This can be implemented using languages and frameworks like Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails, or Java.
Database Management: Stores all the data related to the webstore, such as product details, user information, orders, and inventory. Common databases include MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
APIs: Facilitate communication between the frontend and backend, often using RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
Authentication and Authorization: Manages user authentication (login, signup) and authorization (access control).
Integration
Payment Gateways: Integrating payment services like Stripe, PayPal, or other payment processors.
Third-Party Services: Such as shipping services, email notifications, and analytics tools.
In summary, an online webstore requires both backend and frontend components to function effectively, with each part playing a crucial role in the overall operation of the webstore.
What does it mean Hosting to a website
Hosting a website means storing your website's files on a special computer called a server, so people can access your site on the internet.
Here's a simple explanation of how it's done:
Create Your Website: First, you need to create your website. This can be done using website builders like WordPress, Wix, or by coding it yourself with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Choose a Hosting Provider: A hosting provider is a company that offers servers and technology to store your website. Some popular hosting providers are Bluehost, HostGator, and SiteGround.
Select a Hosting Plan: Hosting providers offer different plans based on your needs:
Shared Hosting: Your website shares a server with other websites. It's the cheapest option and good for small sites.
VPS Hosting: Your website shares a server but has its own dedicated portion of resources.
Dedicated Hosting: Your website gets an entire server to itself.
Register a Domain Name: This is your website's address (like www.yourwebsite.com). You can register a domain through your hosting provider or through a separate domain registrar like GoDaddy.
Upload Your Website Files: Once you have hosting and a domain, you need to upload your website files to the server. This can be done using:
File Transfer Protocol (FTP): A method to transfer files from your computer to the server. Programs like FileZilla help with this.
Hosting Control Panel: Most hosting providers offer a control panel (like cPanel) where you can upload files directly.
Configure Your Domain: Link your domain name to your hosting account by updating the Domain Name System (DNS) settings. This tells the internet where to find your website.
Launch Your Website: Once everything is uploaded and configured, your website will be live on the internet. Visitors can now access it using your domain name.
In summary, hosting a website involves creating your site, choosing a hosting provider and plan, registering a domain, uploading your site files, and configuring settings so your site is accessible online.
What is Front-End Web Development?
Front-end web development refers to the practice of producing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a website or web application so that a user can see and interact with them directly. It's all about what users experience in their browsers, including the layout, design, and interactivity of the website.
Key Components of Front-End Web Development : HTML (HyperText Markup Language), CSS, Javascript

Course Quiz

Course: Front End Development Basics Course

1. What is the primary programming language used for front-end web development?

2. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used front-end framework/library?

3. What does CSS stand for?

4. Which of the following is used to create responsive layouts in web design?

5. What does HTML stand for?

6. Which CSS property is used to change the font size of text?

7. Which HTML tag is used to create a hyperlink?

8. Which of the following is NOT a semantic HTML element?

9. Which of the following is NOT a valid CSS selector?

10. Which JavaScript method is used to add or remove one or more classes from an element?