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What are the primary programming languages used in front-end web development?
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
How does CSS contribute to the front-end development process?
CSS is used to style HTML elements, defining attributes like font, color, size, and positioning.
What is the role of a web developer?
Web developers build and maintain websites.
In what type of environments do front-end developers typically work?
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What does web development encompass beyond creating simple static pages?
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Why might someone consider a career in web development?
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What can you expect when working with startups as a web developer?
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What are the three types of web developer specializations mentioned?
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What advantages do large tech companies offer to web developers?
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What role do content management systems (CMS) play in web development?
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What is the significance of understanding client needs in web development?
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What is the significance of ECMAScript 2015 in the evolution of JavaScript?
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How do larger organizations typically structure their web development teams?
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How can JavaScript interact with HTML elements?
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What is the focus of front-end developers in web development?
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Explain the role of the DOM in JavaScript.
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What is typically included in the field of web design?
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What method would you use to find an HTML element by its ID in JavaScript?
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What characterizes the work of back-end developers?
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What are the three common methods JavaScript uses to find HTML elements?
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Why has the web development industry experienced significant growth since the commercialization of the web?
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What keywords are used to declare variables in JavaScript?
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Describe a possible project task that utilizes JavaScript and HTML.
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What is an example of an action that can be performed using a method in the DOM?
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What are two main pros and cons of working at a startup compared to freelancing?
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What primary responsibility does a front-end developer have?
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Name two programming languages commonly used by back-end developers.
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What does HTML stand for, and what is its primary purpose?
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What is the significance of attributes in HTML elements?
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Describe the structure of a basic HTML document.
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What are the two parts of an HTML tag?
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How many HTML tags exist in total, according to the content provided?
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What distinguishes static websites from dynamic websites?
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What is the role of HTML tags such as title, body, and paragraph in a web page?
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Why are static websites considered less costly to host compared to dynamic websites?
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What types of content can be included in a website?
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Explain the concept of runtime in the context of dynamic websites.
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What types of server-side scripting languages are commonly used for dynamic websites?
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What is the significance of the heading tags in HTML?
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How do static websites react to user actions, despite their name?
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Study Notes
Javascript Updates
- ECMAScript 2009, also known as ES5, was the first major revision of Javascript.
- ECMAScript 2015 is also known as ES6 and ECMAScript 6.
- Javascript variables can be declared using
let
,const
, andvar
keywords.
Javascript-DOM (Document Object Model)
- With the DOM, Javascript can interact with and modify HTML elements in a web page.
- Javascript can change HTML elements, attributes, and CSS styles.
- Javascript can add and remove HTML elements and attributes.
- Javascript can respond to existing HTML events and create new events.
The HTML DOM Tree
- The DOM Programming Interface allows access to HTML elements using Javascript (and other programming languages).
- All HTML elements are represented as objects within the DOM.
- Each object has properties and methods that can be accessed.
- Properties are values that can be retrieved or set (e.g., changing element content).
- Methods are actions that can be performed (e.g., adding or deleting HTML elements).
Finding HTML Elements
-
document.getElementById(id)
: Find a specific HTML element by its id. -
document.getElementsByTagName(name)
: Find multiple HTML elements by their tag name. -
document.getElementsByClassName(name)
: Find multiple HTML elements by their class name.
Static vs. Dynamic Websites
- A website is a collection of web pages containing text, images, videos, and other multimedia content.
- A website is accessed through a URL (Uniform Resource Locator).
- A static website serves prebuilt web pages from the server using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
- There is no server-side processing of content in a static website.
- Static websites are fast and simple to create, but they do not offer user interaction or dynamic content.
- A dynamic website involves server-side processing of content using scripting languages like PHP, ASP.NET, or Node.js.
- Web pages are built during runtime based on user requests and database interactions.
- Dynamic websites are slower than static websites, but they allow for user interaction, dynamic content, and database integration.
Introduction to Web Development
- Web development is the process of creating and maintaining websites for the internet and intranets.
- Web development tasks include web engineering, design, content development, client liaison, scripting (client-side and server-side), server and network security configuration, and e-commerce development.
- Web development typically involves writing markup languages (like HTML), coding, and potentially using Content Management Systems (CMS) for easier content updates.
- Web development teams can be large or small depending on the size and complexity of the project.
- There are three main types of web development specializations: front-end development, back-end development, and full-stack development.
- Front-end developers create the visual user interface (UI) of a website using HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
- Back-end developers work on the server-side to handle data, logic, and security using languages like Python, Java, and PHP.
- Full-stack developers possess knowledge and skills for both front-end and back-end development.
- The web development industry has grown significantly since commercialization of the web.
Types of Web Developers
- Large tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon have very specific hiring requirements and offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities.
- Startups are often a fast-paced environment with variable salaries and benefits, but may offer equity opportunities.
- Freelancing allows for flexible schedules and the ability to work on your own projects, but requires self-management, client acquisition, and billing.
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
- HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages.
- It defines the content structure, allowing browsers to display text, images, links, and other elements correctly.
- HTML consists of elements and tags.
- Elements are defined by tags, which are keywords enclosed in angle brackets (e.g.,
<p>
,<img>
,<a>
). - Elements can have attributes to provide additional information (e.g.,
src
for images,href
for links). - A basic HTML document has a specific structure with head and body sections.
- The
<head>
section includes metadata about the document like the title. - The
<body>
section contains the visible content.
Basic HTML Tags
- Head Tag (
<head>
): Defines all metadata about the document. - Title Tag (
<title>
): Specifies the page title which is displayed in the browser's title bar. - Body Tag (
<body>
): Contains the web page's content. - Paragraph Tag (
<p>
): Creates a paragraph of text. - Heading Tags (
<h1>
to<h6>
): Define headings of different levels, from most important (h1) to least important (h6).
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This quiz covers key updates in JavaScript, focusing on ECMAScript versions ES5 and ES6, and their impact on variable declaration. Additionally, it explores how JavaScript interacts with the Document Object Model (DOM) to modify HTML elements, attributes, and styles, highlighting the programming interface and the structure of the DOM tree.