This course is where things get real. This is your chance to put all those HTML, CSS, and responsive design skills to work on a project that simulates the real deal—a professional website for a client. Imagine you’re a freelance developer, hired to create a site from scratch. You’ll start by diving into client requirements, mapping out user stories, and building a structure that brings the client’s vision to life. From there, it’s all about rolling up your sleeves and making the magic happen with the tools and techniques you’ve mastered.
Guided Website Development Project
Guided Website Development Project
This course is part of Front-End Web Development for Beginners Specialization
Instructor: University of Washington Team
Access provided by New York State Department of Labor
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
This course isn’t just about building a website—it’s about discovering what you’re truly capable of as a front-end developer.
Skills you'll gain
- Semantic Web
- Information Architecture
- Browser Compatibility
- Software Testing
- Version Control
- GitHub
- Git (Version Control System)
- Responsive Web Design
- HTML and CSS
- Interactive Design
- Application Deployment
- Web Design and Development
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Debugging
- User Story
- Front-End Web Development
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Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Front-End Web Development for Beginners Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this first module, you will begin your capstone project by learning about the goals and expectations. You will study the steps involved in a web project, including how to define the purpose of your website using user stories and planning. You will examine the content, style guide, and assets provided by the client for the Archery website. This module focuses on careful planning before coding, ensuring you are ready to build an effective and user-friendly website.
What's included
9 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on setting up your development environment and starting to build your website. You will initialize your project with proper version control using Git and GitHub. You will build the basic HTML framework, including the header, navigation, hero section, and overall content layout. The emphasis is on using semantic HTML and organizing content effectively, based on your earlier planning.
What's included
13 readings
In this module, you will transform your HTML structure into a visually appealing and interactive website. You will apply styles from the provided style guide, use advanced CSS for layout and design, and enhance your site with custom fonts, icons, and images. You will also add interactive elements to improve user engagement and ensure your website is accessible to everyone, following best practices.
What's included
19 readings
The final module is dedicated to refining your website for a professional finish. You will test and debug your site across different browsers and devices to ensure it works correctly and performs well. You will finalize content and design decisions, possibly revisiting earlier choices based on testing results. You will deploy your website using GitHub Pages, making it live on the internet. Finally, you will reflect on your development journey, document your process, and identify areas for future growth.
What's included
2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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