Course Title: Web Programming
Course Overview:
The Web Programming course introduces students to the fundamentals of developing dynamic and interactive websites. Students will learn about front-end and back-end web technologies, client-server communication, database integration, and responsive design. The course emphasizes hands-on practice through projects and assignments.
Course Objectives:
Understand the architecture and components of web applications.
Learn front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating user interfaces.
Explore back-end technologies like server-side scripting languages, databases, and APIs.
Gain practical experience in web development through project-based learning.
Develop skills in web application security and performance optimization.
Learn about responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Web Development
Overview of web technologies and standards
Client-server architecture
Introduction to HTTP and web protocols
Front-End Development
HTML5 fundamentals
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for styling web pages
JavaScript programming for interactivity and dynamic content
Responsive Web Design
Design principles for mobile-friendly websites
Media queries and flexible layouts
Frameworks like Bootstrap for responsive design
Client-Side Scripting
JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js)
DOM manipulation and event handling
AJAX and asynchronous programming
Back-End Development
Server-side scripting languages (e.g., Node.js, PHP, Python)
Database integration (SQL and NoSQL databases)
Server-side frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Django, Flask)
Web APIs and Services
RESTful APIs and JSON data format
Consuming third-party APIs
Building and deploying APIs
Web Application Security
Common security threats (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL injection)
Authentication and authorization techniques
HTTPS and secure coding practices
Performance Optimization
Web performance metrics and analysis
Optimizing front-end and back-end performance
Caching strategies and content delivery networks (CDNs)
Testing and Debugging
Unit testing and integration testing for web applications
Debugging tools and techniques
Cross-browser testing and compatibility
Project Work
Developing a complete web application from scratch
Implementing features like user authentication, data storage, and API integration
Project presentations and demonstrations
Assessment Methods:
Web development projects and assignments.
Coding exercises and quizzes.
Testing and debugging assessments.
Participation in discussions and code reviews.
Textbook:
“Learning Web Design: A Beginner’s Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Graphics” by Jennifer Niederst Robbins
References:
“Eloquent JavaScript” by Marijn Haverbeke
Online documentation and tutorials for specific web development tools and frameworks
Admission Open for this course
Contact Number: 03307615544