Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

This course is a part of Cloud Application Development Foundations, a 4-course Specialization series from Coursera.

Want to take the first steps to become a Web Developer? This course will help you discover the languages, frameworks, and tools that you will need to create interactive and engaging websites right from the beginning. You will begin by learning about the roles of front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers and how they work together on development projects. Through this, you will also become familiar with the terminology and skills needed in your career as a web developer. Next, you will explore the languages needed for developing websites or applications. You will gain a thorough understanding of HTML and CSS and learn how a combination of both technologies can help developers create the structure and style of their websites. Finally, you will learn how JavaScript can make your webpages dynamic with features that include interactive forms, dynamic content modification, and sophisticated menu systems. By learning the fundamentals of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript you will be able to combine them to: - create the basic structure of a website - create format and layout for web applications - enhance your website and create rich, interactive applications - increase user interactivity and enhance user experience - give your website a real wow factor! In this course you will practice what you learn with numerous hands-on labs. Lastly, you will complete a final project where you will create a webpage to showcase your skills and have a great addition to your portfolio!