Have you ever wondered how websites are built or how the internet really works? Web development is the foundation of our digital world, and now is the perfect time to dive in and explore it. Join GDG on Campus RCPIT for an engaging 2-hour online session designed specifically for beginners who are eager to learn the basics of web development. Whether you’ve never written a line of code before or are just looking to solidify your understanding of the fundamentals, this session has something for you.

What Is Web Development?

Web development refers to the process of creating websites and web applications that run on the internet. At its core, it involves three primary technologies:

1. HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The backbone of every website. HTML structures your content and gives it meaning.

2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): The magic that makes websites beautiful. CSS is used to style your HTML content—think colors, fonts, layouts, and animations.

3. JavaScript: The scripting language that brings your website to life. JavaScript adds interactivity and dynamic functionality to static web pages.

This session will guide you through these essential technologies, breaking them down into easy-to-understand steps.

Why Should You Attend?

• Start with the Basics: Many aspiring developers find web development intimidating because they don’t know where to start. This session eliminates that confusion by introducing you to the fundamentals in a beginner-friendly way.

• Hands-On Learning: We believe in learning by doing. During the session, you’ll get hands-on practice and build something tangible to solidify your understanding.

• Interactive and Fun: This isn’t just a lecture! We’ll keep the session interactive, encouraging questions and discussions to ensure everyone stays engaged.

• Build Confidence: By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how web pages are structured, styled, and made interactive.

What You’ll Learn

Here’s a breakdown of what we’ll cover during the session:

1. HTML – Structuring Your Web Page

• What is HTML and why is it important?

• Understanding HTML tags, elements, and attributes.

• Creating the basic structure of a webpage (headings, paragraphs, lists, and links).

• Adding images and media to your page.

• Organizing content with divs and semantic elements.

By the end of this section, you’ll know how to create a fully structured HTML page.

2. CSS – Styling Your Web Page

• Introduction to CSS: What it does and how it works with HTML.

• Adding colors, fonts, and backgrounds.

• Creating layouts with CSS (box model, margins, padding, and borders).

• Styling buttons and links to make them visually appealing.

• Introduction to Flexbox for responsive design.

You’ll learn how to transform a plain HTML page into something visually engaging and aesthetically pleasing.

3. JavaScript – Adding Interactivity

• What is JavaScript, and how does it make your website dynamic?

• Writing your first JavaScript code.

• Understanding variables, functions, and events.

• Creating simple interactivity (e.g., showing alerts, toggling menus, and changing content).

By the end of this section, you’ll understand how to add functionality to your web pages.

Session Format

1. Introduction (10 Minutes): Meet the instructor and learn what to expect.

2. HTML Basics (30 Minutes): Build the foundation of your web page.

3. CSS Basics (30 Minutes): Add style and flair to your HTML content.

4. JavaScript Basics (30 Minutes): Bring your web page to life with interactivity.

5. Q&A and Practice (20 Minutes): Ask questions and get guidance as you practice.

What You’ll Need

• A laptop or desktop computer.

• A stable internet connection.

• A web browser (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox recommended).

• A text editor (we recommend Visual Studio Code, but any editor will do).

What You’ll Take Away

By the end of the session, you’ll have:

• A solid understanding of the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• The confidence to start experimenting and building simple web pages on your own.

• Resources and tools to continue your learning journey in web development.