Introduction to Web Development: Build Sites with HTML and CSS

Every website and web application you use today is built on a foundation of HTML and CSS. Understanding these core technologies is the essential first step for anyone looking to enter the world of web development. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confidently structuring and styling your own web pages. You will transition from reading about the web to writing clean, standards-compliant code that looks great on both desktop and mobile screens. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental terminology, architecture, and lifecycle of a modern web page. - Structure web content using semantic HTML tags for improved accessibility and search engine optimization. - Apply modern CSS techniques, including Flexbox, Grid, and CSS variables, to create responsive layouts. - Implement mobile-first design practices to ensure your sites look flawless on any screen size. - Deploy and optimize your web pages using current hosting and performance best practices. You will start by exploring how the web works and mastering basic HTML syntax, before moving on to styling with CSS and designing flexible, responsive layouts. Through clear written explanations and practical code examples, you will build a solid foundation in modern web standards. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior coding experience or web development background. Start your web development journey today and learn the essential skills to build your first website.