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Introduction to The World Wide Web

Module Description

This module aims to introduce students to The World Wide Web conceptually, focusing on its building blocks, history, and related technologies without involving any coding.

What You’ll Learn?

History of the web.
How the web works.
The roles of HTML, CSS, and Programming Languages in the web.
Eras of the web i.e Web 1, Web 2 and Web 3.
Emerging trends and future of the web

This course is designed to help learners have a basic introduction of the web. This foundational knowledge is essential for building web-based applications, and ensures they can create high-quality software through understanding standards, security, and accessibility.

Module Curriculum

Lesson 1: History of the Web

Origins of the Web
Evolution of the Web (Web 1.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0)

Lesson 2: How the Web Works

The Client-Server Model
HTTP and HTTPS Protocols

Lesson 3: What is HTML?

Structure of HTML Documents
Importance of Semantic HTML

Lesson 4: What is CSS?

The Box Model
CSS Selectors and Properties

Lesson 5: What is JavaScript?

JavaScript’s Role in Interactivity
Overview of JavaScript Engines

Lesson 6: Web Standards and W3C

Importance of Web Standards
Role of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Lesson 7: Web 1, Web 2, Web 3

Characteristics of Each Era
Impact on Web Development

Lesson 8: Web Security Basics

Common Web Threats
The Dark Web

Lesson 9: Web Accessibility

Principles of Web Accessibility
Tools for Evaluating Accessibility

Lesson 10: Servers and Databases

Role of Web Servers
Basics of Databases

Lesson 11: Future of the Web

Emerging Technologies
Potential Challenges

Lesson 12: Impact of the Web

The Web’s Influence on Society
The Web’s Role in Business and Communication

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