Course Description

This course covers essential aspects of web development including database design, scalability, security, and enhancing user experience. Through practical projects, students will gain hands-on experience in writing and utilizing APIs, creating interactive user interfaces, and adopting cloud services such as GitHub and Heroku. By the end of the course, participants will have a substantial understanding and ability to design and deploy robust applications over the web.

What Students Will Learn

• HTML, CSS - the foundation of web page structure and styling.
• Git - essential for version control and managing code changes.
• Python - a versatile programming language for back-end development.
• Django - a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development.
• SQL, Models, and Migrations - for database handling and structuring.
• JavaScript - for creating dynamic and interactive effects within web browsers.
• User Interfaces - design principles for creating intuitive and functional UIs.
• Testing, CI/CD - for ensuring code functions as intended before and after deployment.
• Scalability and Security - vital for developing applications that are safe and can grow.

Prerequisites

Participants should have completed CS50 or have prior programming experience in any language to comfortably progress with the course materials.

Course Outline

• Database Design and Development
• Scalability Techniques
• Security Measures in Web Applications
• User Experience Design
• Writing and Using APIs
• Interactive User Interfaces
• Leveraging Cloud Services

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for intermediate learners in computer science who wish to advance in web development, focusing on both front-end and back-end technologies.

Real-World Application

Skills acquired from this course can be applied in various areas including developing web applications for business, creating personal projects, or contributing to open source projects. Effective handling of databases, understanding server-side scripting, client-side scripting, and deploying applications are pivotal in many IT and web development roles.