Welcome to Web Development 10

Shape of the Day

Intro Activity
What is this class and why are you here?
What do you want to learn?
What do you already know?

Site of the day: http://tenyearsago.io/

What you will learn in this class:
• Let’s start by watching this great intro video
• How to write/understand/manipulate code to create websites: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, (And possibly jQuery)
• What it takes to make a website from scratch
• Learn about WordPress and how to use it (one of the most popular website platforms in the world)
• Manipulation of images for webpages and making simple graphics (tools and graphic design techniques)
• What are mobile-friendly websites and how to make them
•Using a text editor like Brackets to edit and preview your code
• What developer tools are, and how to use them in browsers like Chrome and Firefox
• The difference between websites and apps, and how to design/create apps
• What are Web Hosts and how do we choose the good ones – also registering a domain name
• What is website traffic and how is it measured
• There are tons of web development tools and resources out there – where you can access them and how to utilize them
• Doing this all at home with your own computer

Do you have any questions?

How do you feel about the first day of school?