An Introduction to Modern Web Development Concepts and Tools (Professional Practice)

Modern web development is not about memorizing code; it is about understanding the system you build for and mastering the tools of the trade. This course focuses on the non-negotiable foundations: how the web functions, how professionals think, and how to operate the tools that matter in real-world environments. The skills taught here are not theoretical; they are used daily in every technical role. A command of the terminal, a properly configured editor, and version control are what separate efficient professionals from struggling amateurs. This is a practical knowledge required to contribute to projects and pass technical interviews. You will be able to explain the lifecycle of a web request from a URL to a rendered page. You will configure a professional development environment in VS Code, manage your file system from the command line, and use Git and GitHub to track and share your work. This course is built for aspiring developers and computer science students seeking to build a professional foundation. It is also essential for product managers, designers, and technical writers who need to understand development workflows to collaborate effectively with technical teams. No prior coding experience is required.

7 hrs

Enrolment valid for 12 months
This course is also part of the following learning track. You may join the track to gain comprehensive knowledge across related courses.
Modern Web Development Foundations - From Zero to Your First Interactive Website
Modern Web Development Foundations - From Zero to Your First Interactive Website
This is the direct path to building professional-grade web development skills. This learning track is a comprehensive programme covering the entire modern front-end stack, engineered to take you from zero knowledge to possessing a practical, portfolio-worthy skillset. It moves logically from foundational web concepts and professional tools, through structuring content with HTML5, styling with modern CSS, and finally, building dynamic user experiences with JavaScript. This programme is built for individuals starting a career in technology with no prior coding experience. It is the essential curriculum for aspiring front-end developers, full-stack engineers, and computer science students. It also serves professionals in adjacent roles - such as UI/UX designers and product managers - who require a practical understanding of web technologies to excel in their careers. By the end of this learning track, you will have the ability to build, style, and launch a fully interactive, responsive website from a blank file. You will master the professional developer's toolkit - Git, the command line, and an AI-assisted editor - and write clean, semantic code. This track provides the foundational project and technical skills to confidently begin your career path toward junior developer roles and to build robust personal or business projects.

This is the direct path to building professional-grade web development skills. This learning track is a comprehensive programme covering the entire modern front-end stack, engineered to take you from zero knowledge to possessing a practical, portfolio-worthy skillset. It moves logically from foundational web concepts and professional tools, through structuring content with HTML5, styling with modern CSS, and finally, building dynamic user experiences with JavaScript. This programme is built for individuals starting a career in technology with no prior coding experience. It is the essential curriculum for aspiring front-end developers, full-stack engineers, and computer science students. It also serves professionals in adjacent roles - such as UI/UX designers and product managers - who require a practical understanding of web technologies to excel in their careers. By the end of this learning track, you will have the ability to build, style, and launch a fully interactive, responsive website from a blank file. You will master the professional developer's toolkit - Git, the command line, and an AI-assisted editor - and write clean, semantic code. This track provides the foundational project and technical skills to confidently begin your career path toward junior developer roles and to build robust personal or business projects.

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Course Chapters

1. Introduction
3
This chapter establishes the course's core philosophy. We define the modern developer's mindset, outline our practical, tool-centric teaching approach, and address the role of AI in professional workflows. This is the strategic overview for the entire course. You will grasp the course structure, its practical, tool-focused philosophy, and the professional's approach to using AI in modern development.
Concept Overviews
3 Lessons
26:34
2. How the Web Works
5
To build for the web, you must understand its architecture. This chapter explains the sequence of events that delivers a website to a browser, covering the key components, protocols, and addressing systems that make it work. This knowledge is non-negotiable for any technical professional. By the end, you will be able to: explain the client-server request-response model, define the roles of HTTP and DNS in communication, and trace the journey of a URL from keyboard to a page rendering on screen.
Concept Overviews
5 Lessons
1:15:24
3. The Command Line
6
Graphical interfaces are for consumption; the command line is for production. This chapter introduces the command-line interface (CLI), the tool developers use to navigate systems and manage files with superior speed and control. Proficiency here is a non-negotiable professional competency. You will master the essential commands for file system management. This includes orienting yourself within the terminal, navigating directories, and performing all core creation, manipulation, and deletion operations on files and folders.
Concept Overviews
6 Lessons
1:11:15
4. Code Editing with VS Code
5
Your editor is an active development tool, not just a place for typing. This chapter focuses on configuring Visual Studio Code for professional efficiency, transforming it from a default program into a powerful environment that automates tasks and accelerates your workflow. By the end of the chapter, you will: install and set up the editor, use the integrated terminal for a seamless workflow, automate code formatting for consistency, and leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot to improve productivity.
Concept Overviews
5 Lessons
1:08:16
5. Git and GitHub
7
Version control is the professional standard for managing software projects. This chapter covers Git for tracking local history and GitHub for remote collaboration and backup. Proficiency with these tools is a non-negotiable industry requirement for any developer. You will master the core version control workflow. This includes creating a local Git repository, saving snapshots of your work using the stage-and-commit process, and synchronizing that history with a remote GitHub repository.
Concept Overviews
7 Lessons
1:35:18
6. Your Path Forward
3
This concluding chapter consolidates your achievements and directs you to the next stage. We will review the foundational skills you have mastered, place them within a professional context, and provide a clear path forward to ensure your learning momentum continues. By the end of the chapter, you will: review the core web concepts and the professional toolkit; understand how advanced tools build upon this foundation; and identify the HTML5 course as your immediate next step.
Concept Overviews
3 Lessons
9:57