Learn web development from beginner to advanced with this complete syllabus. Covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, SQL, Git, SEO, Security, Deployment, and more. Perfect for students, beginners, and professionals aiming to become full stack web developers.ย
Types of Web Development:
Frontend
Backend
Full Stack
How websites work (ClientโServer model)
Web development process overview
Internet, Domain, Hosting, and Browser basics
Understanding URLs, DNS, IP addresses
Setting up your development environment (VS Code, Git, Browser Dev Tools)
Introduction to HTML
Structure of an HTML Document
HTML Elements and Tags
Headings, Paragraphs, and Text Formatting
Links, Images, and Lists
Tables and Forms
HTML5 Semantic Elements: <header>, <footer>, <article>, <section>
Multimedia: <audio>, <video>, <canvas>
Meta Tags and SEO Basics
Accessibility in HTML
HTML Best Practices
Personal Portfolio Page
Resume in HTML
Simple Form-based Website
Introduction to CSS
Inline, Internal, and External CSS
CSS Selectors and Combinators
Colors, Backgrounds, and Borders
Fonts, Text, and Icons
Box Model and Display Property
CSS Positioning, Float, and Flexbox
CSS Grid Layout
Transitions, Animations, and Transformations
Responsive Web Design:
Media Queries
Mobile-first design
CSS Variables and Custom Properties
Introduction to Frameworks:
Bootstrap / Tailwind CSS
Responsive Landing Page
Blog Template
Product Card Grid
Introduction to JavaScript
Variables, Data Types, and Operators
Conditionals and Loops
Functions and Scope
Arrays and Objects
DOM Manipulation
Events and Event Handling
Form Validation
ES6+ Features:
Arrow Functions, Destructuring, Template Literals
Spread and Rest Operators
Modules and Imports
Fetch API and JSON
Async Programming:
Promises, async/await
Error Handling
LocalStorage and SessionStorage
Introduction to APIs and REST
To-Do List App
Image Slider
Weather App using API
Introduction to Git
Installing and Setting up Git
Basic Commands: init, add, commit, push, pull, clone
Branching and Merging
Handling Merge Conflicts
Working with GitHub
GitHub Pages (Deploying Static Sites)
Collaboration and Pull Requests
Host your portfolio on GitHub Pages
React Basics (Components, JSX, Props, State)
Conditional Rendering
Handling Events
Lists and Keys
Forms and Controlled Components
Lifecycle Methods / Hooks (useState, useEffect, etc.)
Context API
React Router
State Management (Redux / Zustand)
API Integration with React
Performance Optimization
React Portfolio Website
Movie Search App
E-commerce Frontend
Introduction to Server-Side Programming
Understanding Node.js
Setting up Express Server
Middleware and Routing
Handling Requests and Responses
Template Engines (EJS / Handlebars)
REST API Development
CRUD Operations
Authentication & Authorization (JWT, Cookies, Sessions)
File Uploads and Validation
Environment Variables and Configuration
Error Handling and Logging
RESTful Blog API
User Authentication System
Introduction to Databases
MySQL / PostgreSQL Basics
Tables, Records, and Keys
CRUD Operations with SQL
Joins, Relationships, and Constraints
Queries and Filtering
Introduction to MongoDB
Collections and Documents
Mongoose ODM
CRUD Operations in MongoDB
Aggregation and Indexing
Blog with Database Integration
Contact Form with Data Storage
Connecting Frontend with Backend
REST API Integration
Handling CORS
Fetch / Axios for API Calls
Authentication Flow (Login / Register / Logout)
Environment Variables in Full Stack Apps
MVC (Model-View-Controller) Pattern
Building a Complete MERN Stack Application
MERN Stack E-commerce Site
Task Manager App
Deployment Overview
Hosting Options:
Netlify, Vercel (Frontend)
Render, Railway, AWS, DigitalOcean (Backend)
Using GitHub Actions (CI/CD Basics)
Domain Linking & SSL
Environment Setup on Server
Docker Basics for Web Developers
Nginx / Reverse Proxy Concepts
Deploy Full Stack App to Cloud
HTTPS, SSL, and Certificates
Authentication vs Authorization
Hashing and Encryption (bcrypt)
SQL Injection and XSS
CORS and CSRF Protection
Secure API Practices
Session Management
Security Headers and Rate Limiting
On-page SEO Basics
Meta Tags, Sitemap, Robots.txt
Image Optimization and Lazy Loading
Page Speed Optimization
Core Web Vitals
Schema Markup (Structured Data)
Mobile SEO
Lighthouse Performance Testing
TypeScript for Large Applications
Next.js / Nuxt.js Frameworks
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
GraphQL APIs
WebSockets and Real-Time Apps
Firebase Integration
Payment Gateways (Stripe, Razorpay)
AI and Web Integration (Chatbots, APIs)
VS Code Extensions
Browser DevTools (Network, Elements, Console)
Postman / Thunder Client
NPM / Yarn
Figma (for UI design preview)
Webpack / Babel / Vite
Prettier / ESLint
Building a Professional Developer Portfolio
Writing a Technical Resume
Creating a GitHub Profile
Showcasing Projects
Freelancing & Job Preparation
Capstone Full Stack Project (Complete Web Application with Frontend + Backend + Database + Deployment)
Web Accessibility (WCAG Standards)
Web Animation (GSAP / Framer Motion)
UI/UX Principles for Developers
API Testing (Postman, Swagger)
Mobile App Development using React Native
After completing this syllabus, you will be able to:
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Build responsive and dynamic websites
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Create REST APIs and connect databases
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Deploy full-stack web apps
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Secure and optimize websites for SEO
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Work confidently as a Frontend, Backend, or Full Stack Developer