WD Course IN WEB DEVELOPMENT ( S-WD-101 )

Month 1: Basics of Web Development

Week 1: Introduction to Web Development and HTML

• Learn the basics of the web (HTTP, web browsers, and how the web works).
• Introduction to HTML: Structure of a web page.
  • Elements, attributes, tags.
  • Headings, paragraphs, links, images, forms, tables, and lists.
• Learn about semantic HTML (header, footer, section, article, etc.).
• Practice building simple static web pages with proper HTML structure.

Week 2: CSS Basics

• Introduction to CSS: Styling your web pages.
  • Selectors, properties, and values.
  • Text styling (fonts, size, alignment).
  • Backgrounds, borders, and margins.
  • Box model (padding, margin, border).
• Layout techniques (flexbox basics, grids).
• Basic responsive design: Using media queries.
• Practice styling simple HTML pages.

Week 3: Advanced CSS (Flexbox and Grid)

• Dive deeper into Flexbox:
  • Aligning items, creating layouts, and responsive design.
• Learn CSS Grid Layout for creating complex designs.
• Practice building responsive layouts.
• Introduction to CSS preprocessors (like SCSS).

Week 4: Bootstrap Framework

• Introduction to Bootstrap for faster development.
  • Grid system, containers, and responsiveness.
  • Predefined CSS classes (buttons, forms, alerts, etc.).
• Practice building responsive web pages using Bootstrap.
• Customizing Bootstrap: Modifying theme colors and components.

Month 2: JavaScript Basics

Week 5: Introduction to JavaScript (JS)

• Learn JavaScript fundamentals: variables, data types, operators.
• Functions, loops, conditionals, and arrays.
• Understanding the DOM (Document Object Model) and manipulating it with JS.
• Practice by creating simple interactive web pages.

Week 6: Intermediate JavaScript

• Objects and arrays in depth.
• ES6+ features: Arrow functions, template literals, destructuring, and spread operator.
• Working with events in JavaScript (click, hover, submit, etc.).
• Learn about error handling using try-catch.

Week 7: Advanced JavaScript Concepts

• Asynchronous JavaScript: Callbacks, promises, async/await.
• Learn about closures and scopes.
• Introduction to local storage and session storage.
• Practice building interactive applications with DOM manipulation.

Week 8: JavaScript Project

• Build a small JavaScript project (e.g., a to-do list, calculator, or weather app).
• Focus on applying all the JavaScript concepts learned so far.

Month 3: Introduction to React.js

Week 9: Getting Started with React.js

• Learn about the React ecosystem.
  • What is React and why is it popular?
  • Components, props, and state.
• Setup a React environment using Create React App.
• Build your first React component and render it on the web page.

Week 10: React.js Deep Dive

• React lifecycle methods and hooks (useState, useEffect).
• Handling events in React.
• Conditional rendering and lists.
• Forms and form validation in React.

Week 11: React Router and Advanced Concepts

• Learn React Router for building multi-page applications.
• Manage navigation between components.
• Introduction to React Context for state management.
• Understand component composition and props drilling.

Week 12: React.js Project

• Build a React project such as a blog or portfolio site.
• Focus on routing, state management, and using external APIs.
• Apply all React concepts learned so far.

Month 4: Introduction to Redux.js and Node.js

Week 13: State Management with Redux.js

• Introduction to Redux and its core concepts: Actions, Reducers, Store.
• Setting up Redux in a React application.
• Dispatching actions and updating state.
• Learn about middleware in Redux (redux-thunk for async actions).

Week 14: Backend Development with Node.js

• Introduction to Node.js and its ecosystem.
• Learn about modules, npm, and setting up a Node.js environment.
• Learn about Express.js framework: Setting up an Express server.
• Create simple APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Learn about routing, request-response cycle.

Week 15: Advanced Node.js and Middleware

• Learn about middleware in Express.js.
• Working with JSON and API routes.
• Introduction to authentication (JWT, cookies, sessions).
• Connect the backend to a database (MongoDB).

Week 16: Node.js and Redux Integration Project

• Build a full-stack application using React (frontend), Redux (state management), and Node.js (backend).
• Example project: A simple blog or e-commerce site with login/logout functionality.

Month 5: MongoDB, Git, and GitHub

Week 17: Introduction to MongoDB

• Learn about NoSQL databases.
• Understand the basics of MongoDB: Collections and documents.
• Use MongoDB with Node.js through Mongoose (ODM).
• Basic CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) in MongoDB.

Week 18: MongoDB and Express.js

• Set up a MongoDB database and connect it to your Express.js application.
• Learn about data validation and schemas with Mongoose.
• Implement CRUD operations in a backend API.
• Learn how to interact with MongoDB from a React frontend.

Week 19: Git and GitHub Basics

• Introduction to version control with Git.
• Learn about Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull, branch).
• Setting up GitHub: Create repositories and manage code.
• Collaborating with others using GitHub (pull requests, merging branches).

Week 20: Advanced Git and GitHub

• Resolve merge conflicts.
• Work with branches and manage multiple environments.
• Learn about Git workflows (Feature branching, Gitflow).
• Push and deploy projects using GitHub Pages or other services.

Month 6: Deployment and Final Project

Week 21: Deployment Basics

• Learn about deploying applications using Render or Railway.
• Set up a GitHub repository and deploy your frontend (React) application.
• Learn how to deploy the backend (Node.js/Express) to Render or Railway.
• Set up environment variables and configure production settings.

Week 22: Deployment and CI/CD

• Learn about Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Use GitHub Actions or other services to automate deployment.
• Automate testing during the deployment process.

Week 23: Final Full-Stack Project

• Build a full-stack application (frontend in React, backend with Node.js/Express, MongoDB for data storage).
• Implement user authentication, data management, and deployment.
• Focus on ensuring the app is responsive and well-tested.

Week 24: Final Project Refinement and Portfolio Building

• Refine and finalize your full-stack application.
• Add unit tests and improve code quality.
• Document your project and add it to your portfolio.
• Prepare a README for your project on GitHub and include deployment links.

Here are the key eligibility requirements for starting in web development:

1. Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with using a computer and internet navigation.
2. Knowledge of Web Basics: Understanding HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript for web page creation.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues that arise during development.
4. Access to Development Tools: Familiarity with code editors (e.g., Visual Studio Code) and version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub).