Responsive Web Design

This course teaches students how to build websites that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and optimized for multiple screen sizes. Students will learn the principles of responsive design, the technical tools to implement it, and how to ensure that websites provide a seamless experience on different devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of responsive web design.
  • Utilize HTML, CSS to create responsive layouts.
  • Implement CSS media queries for different screen sizes.
  • Use responsive frameworks like Bootstrap.
  • Optimize images and assets for better performance on mobile devices.
  • Design fluid and flexible layouts using grid and flexbox techniques.
  • Test and debug responsive designs across multiple devices.
  • Create a fully responsive website from scratch as a final project.

Prerequisites:

Basic computer skills is necessary. No prior programming experience is necessary. Familiarity with the how to browse the internet will be beneficial. This course is ideal for those looking to build beautiful and functional websites.

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Syllabus

    Week 1: Introduction to Responsive Web Design

  • Overview:

    • What is Responsive Web Design?
    • Importance of responsive design in modern web development
    • Difference between responsive, adaptive, and fluid design
    • Understanding mobile-first design principles
    • What is HTML?
    • What is CSS?
    • Setting up a basic HTML5 webpage with mobile-friendly meta tags
    • Understanding HTML5 structure and semantic elements
    • Understanding CSS3 properties for layout and styling

    Exercises:

    • Creating a simple HTML5 layout with responsive meta tags
    • Styling a webpage using basic CSS3

Time Table

Week 1: Introduction to Responsive Web Design

Overview:

  • What is Responsive Web Design?
  • Importance of responsive design in modern web development
  • Difference between responsive, adaptive, and fluid design
  • Understanding mobile-first design principles
  • What is HTML?
  • What is CSS?
  • Setting up a basic HTML5 webpage with mobile-friendly meta tags
  • Understanding HTML5 structure and semantic elements
  • Understanding CSS3 properties for layout and styling

Exercises:

  • Creating a simple HTML5 layout with responsive meta tags
  • Styling a webpage using basic CSS3
Week 2: CSS Flexbox

Overview:

  • Introduction to Flexbox and its properties
  • Creating flexible grids using Flexbox
  • Horizontal and vertical alignment techniques with Flexbox
  • Implementing responsive navigation menus with Flexbox
Week 3: Exercises
  • Build a multi-column layout using Flexbox
  • More Practice on building web pages using HTML5 and CSS3
Week 4:Media Queries and Breakpoints

Overview:

  • CSS Media Queries: Syntax and usage
  • Defining common breakpoints (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Adjusting typography, layout, and elements for different screen sizes

Exercises:

  • Build a responsive web page with breakpoints for mobile, tablet, and desktop
  • Experiment with different layouts using media queries
Week 5:CSS Grid for Responsive Layouts

Overview:

  • Introduction to CSS Grid Layout
  • Differences between Grid and Flexbox for layout
  • Building responsive grid-based layouts with CSS Grid
  • Combining Grid and Flexbox for complex responsive designs

Exercises:

  • Build a grid-based photo gallery that adapts to different screen sizes
  • Combine Flexbox and Grid in a web layout
Week 6:More practice.
Week 7:Using Responsive CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap)

Overview:

  • Introduction to Bootstrap and responsive design frameworks
  • Setting up a project with Bootstrap
  • Creating responsive navigation, grids, and components with Bootstrap
  • Customizing Bootstrap themes and components

Exercises:

  • Build a responsive website using Bootstrap framework
  • Modify and customize Bootstrap components for a unique look
Week 8:More Practice
Week 9:Optimizing Images, Fonts, and Performance for Mobile

Overview:

  • Image optimization for responsive web design (srcset, sizes)
  • Using responsive typography (viewport-based font scaling)
  • Lazy loading images for performance optimization

Exercises:

  • Optimize images using srcset for different screen resolutions
  • Implement lazy loading for media assets
  • More Practice
Week 10:Version Control (Git & Github) Fundamentals

Introduction to Version Control and Git Basics:

  • What is Version Control and Why it is Important
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub
  • Installing Git and Setting Up GitHub Account
  • Setting up user identity (git config)
  • Configuring aliases
  • Basic Git Workflow with VS Code
  • Branching and Merging

Introduction to GitHub

  • Understanding GitHub Repositories
  • Creating and cloning a GitHub repository
  • Pushing to a remote repository (git push)
  • Setting up a GitHub Pages site
  • Introduction to GitHub Pages
  • Exercise
Week 11 - 12:Capstone Project

Overview:

  • Build a fully responsive website from scratch using the skills acquired throughout the course. This project will include creating layouts, using media queries, Flexbox, CSS Grid, and responsive frameworks, as well as optimizing the site for performance and mobile devices.

Assessment Criteria:

  • Responsive design across multiple screen sizes
  • Use of Flexbox, Grid, and/or Bootstrap framework
  • Performance optimization techniques
  • Overall design aesthetics and user experience

Standard

Entry level features. Sufficient for most users.

$40 USD/mo
  • Access to Core Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of essential tech skills
  • Lifetime Access: Permanent access to course materials and updates.
  • Community Access: Join a basic forum or group for peer support and networking.
  • Completion Certificate: Official certificate upon finishing the course.
  • Personalized Feedback: One-on-one feedback on assignments and projects.
  • Monthly Reviews: Your progress will be reviewed monthly and you'll be assisted where needed
  • Unlimited Mentorship: Ongoing access to one-on-one mentorship sessions.
  • Priority Support: Fast-track responses to inquiries and technical support.
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Premium

Everything In Standard with upgraded features

$50 USD/mo
  • Access to Core Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of essential tech skills
  • Lifetime Access: Permanent access to course materials and updates.
  • Community Access: Join a basic forum or group for peer support and networking.
  • Completion Certificate: Official certificate upon finishing the course.
  • Personalized Feedback: One-on-one feedback on assignments and projects.
  • Monthly Reviews: Your progress will be reviewed monthly and you'll be assisted where needed
  • Unlimited Mentorship: Ongoing access to one-on-one mentorship sessions.
  • Priority Support: Fast-track responses to inquiries and technical support.

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$60 USD/mo
  • Access to Core Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of essential tech skills
  • Lifetime Access: Permanent access to course materials and updates.
  • Community Access: Join a basic forum or group for peer support and networking.
  • Completion Certificate: Official certificate upon finishing the course.
  • Personalized Feedback: One-on-one feedback on assignments and projects.
  • Monthly Reviews: Your progress will be reviewed monthly and you'll be assisted where needed
  • Unlimited Mentorship: Ongoing access to one-on-one mentorship sessions.
  • Priority Support: Fast-track responses to inquiries and technical support.

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