Web Wizardry: From Zero to
Hero
Module 1: Introduction to Web
Development
What is Web Development?
• Web development involves building and
maintaining websites.
• It consists of Front-end (UI/UX), Back-end
(server, database), and Full-stack (both).
• Essential technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
frameworks, databases, and deployment
tools.
Roles in Web Development
• Front-end Developer: Focuses on user
interface (UI) and experience.
• Back-end Developer: Works with servers,
databases, and APIs.
• Full-stack Developer: Combines both front-end
and back-end skills.
• DevOps Engineer: Ensures smooth
deployment and maintenance of applications.
Essential Tools & Technologies
• Code Editor: VS Code, Sublime Text
• Version Control: Git & GitHub
• Browser Developer Tools: Inspect and debug
web pages
• Frameworks & Libraries: React, Angular, Vue,
Node.js, Django
• Hosting & Deployment: Netlify, Vercel, GitHub
Pages, AWS
Setting Up Your Environment
• Install VS Code for coding.
• Set up Git and GitHub for version control.
• Learn to use browser developer tools.
• Configure your local development
environment.
Version Control with Git & GitHub
• Git tracks changes in your code and helps with
collaboration.
• GitHub allows sharing and managing projects
online.
• Basic Commands: git init, git add, git commit,
git push, git pull.
Summary & Next Steps
• Web development consists of front-end, back-
end, and full-stack roles.
• Learn essential tools like VS Code, Git, and
GitHub.
• Set up your development environment.
• Next module: HTML Basics!
