Getting Started with Web Development
A comprehensive guide to start your web development journey
Getting Started with Web Development
Welcome to the exciting world of web development! This guide will help you understand the fundamentals and get you started on your journey.
What is Web Development?
Web development is the process of creating websites and web applications. It involves:
- Frontend Development: Creating the user interface and user experience
- Backend Development: Building server-side logic and databases
- Full-Stack Development: Combining both frontend and backend skills
Essential Technologies
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
HTML is the foundation of web pages. It provides structure and content.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Page</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello World!</h1>
</body>
</html>
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
CSS is used for styling and layout.
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
h1 {
color: #333;
text-align: center;
}
JavaScript
JavaScript adds interactivity to web pages.
function greetUser(name) {
return `Hello, ${name}! Welcome to web development.`;
}
console.log(greetUser("Developer"));
Next Steps
- Practice HTML basics
- Learn CSS fundamentals
- Start with JavaScript
- Build your first project
- Learn a framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
Happy coding! š