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In the context of web development, what primarily constitutes a 'Webpage'?
In the context of web development, what primarily constitutes a 'Webpage'?
- A software application used to design website layouts.
- A collection of interconnected websites hosted on the same server.
- A programming language used for creating dynamic web content.
- A document that can be displayed in a web browser. (correct)
A website designed to adapt its layout to different screen sizes is utilizing what?
A website designed to adapt its layout to different screen sizes is utilizing what?
- Client-side scripting
- Server-side scripting
- Back-end server processing
- Responsive front-end design (correct)
Which of the following roles is primarily responsible for the visual aspects of a website, including layouts and logos?
Which of the following roles is primarily responsible for the visual aspects of a website, including layouts and logos?
- Web Analyst
- Web Developer
- Web Administrator
- Web Designer (correct)
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a 'Web Server'?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a 'Web Server'?
Which term best describes the role responsible for maintaining a website's functionality, content, and performance?
Which term best describes the role responsible for maintaining a website's functionality, content, and performance?
What is the primary function of a Web Analyst?
What is the primary function of a Web Analyst?
In web development, what does UI design primarily focus on?
In web development, what does UI design primarily focus on?
What is the role of UX design?
What is the role of UX design?
Which of the following best describes a 'Wireframe' in the context of web development?
Which of the following best describes a 'Wireframe' in the context of web development?
A web developer who can handle both front-end and back-end tasks is known as what?
A web developer who can handle both front-end and back-end tasks is known as what?
What role does JavaScript play in how web pages are processed in a browser?
What role does JavaScript play in how web pages are processed in a browser?
In the context of processing web pages, what is the role of server-side scripts?
In the context of processing web pages, what is the role of server-side scripts?
Which of the following programming languages is commonly associated with back-end web development?
Which of the following programming languages is commonly associated with back-end web development?
What is the primary purpose of HTML in web development?
What is the primary purpose of HTML in web development?
What is the role of CSS in web development?
What is the role of CSS in web development?
Which of the following is NOT a typical task of a Web Administrator?
Which of the following is NOT a typical task of a Web Administrator?
What is a key responsibility of front-end developers?
What is a key responsibility of front-end developers?
Which of the following professionals would typically use software Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDraw?
Which of the following professionals would typically use software Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDraw?
If a website is described as a collection of web pages grouped together, what is it usually called?
If a website is described as a collection of web pages grouped together, what is it usually called?
What is the meaning of the acronym UI/UX in website design?
What is the meaning of the acronym UI/UX in website design?
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What is a webpage?
What is a webpage?
A document that can be displayed in a web browser.
What is a website?
What is a website?
A collection of related web pages, grouped and connected.
What is a web server?
What is a web server?
A computer hosting a website on the Internet.
Who are Web Designers?
Who are Web Designers?
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What is UI design?
What is UI design?
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What is UX design?
What is UX design?
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Who are Web Developers?
Who are Web Developers?
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What is a Front-end Developer?
What is a Front-end Developer?
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What is a Back-end Developer?
What is a Back-end Developer?
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What is a Full-stack Developer?
What is a Full-stack Developer?
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Who is a Web Administrator?
Who is a Web Administrator?
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Who is a Web Analyst?
Who is a Web Analyst?
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What is a Wireframe?
What is a Wireframe?
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Study Notes
Web Authoring - Lecture 5
- Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Mohamed Ismail Badawi
- Instructors: Eng. Mohamed Ahmed Taha, Eng. Maher Habashy, Eng. Angy Saleh, Eng. Yasser Abd El Aziz, Eng. Reham Refaat, Eng. Nehal Essam
Chapter Topics
- Webpages, Websites, Web Servers
- Web Community includes Web Designers, Web Developers, Web Administrators, and Web Analysts
- Web Development includes Coding in HTML, Web editing Applications, and processing of static web pages
- Web Publishing includes Domain names and Hosting (Free and Payable)
- Web Designing Features include Microsoft Expression Web, Dynamic Web Templates, Hyperlink Hotspots, Working with Layers, Events, Event Procedures, and Behavior
Learning Objectives
- Define Webpage, Website, and Web Server
- Understand the people who make up a web community
- Differentiate between web designers and web developers
- Differentiate between Front-end and Back-end Developers
- Learn the structure of HTML coding
- Understand how to publish a website
- Investigate the features of Expression web for Dynamic Web Templates, hotspots, layers, and behavior
Web Terminology
- Webpage: A document displayed in browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Internet Explorer/Edge, or Apple's Safari, often with .html or .htm file extensions
- Website: A collection of interconnected webpages, often referred to as a "site"
- Web Server: A computer that hosts a website on the Internet
Webpage Processing
- A site loads in a browser from the server
- Client-side scripts run in the browser and process requests without server callbacks
- JavaScript and AJAX send requests to the backend when a database call is required
- Backend server-side scripts process the request, retrieve needed data, and send it back
- Server-side scripts process data and update the site with dropdown menus, product loading, user profile updates, etc.
- Responsive front-end design allows a site to adapt to the user's device
- Everything a user sees in the browser is a mix of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Web Community Roles
- Web Designers are responsible for the look, layouts, information flow, templates, logos, illustrations, buttons, and other design elements
- UI design: Focuses on designing user interfaces, creating the visual appearance of web pages for user interaction
- UX design: Provides a positive user experience and user satisfaction while interacting with a web product, used to create structural guidelines via wireframes
- Wireframe: A page-by-page process to visualize the system as complete and smoothly operating
- Web designers typically possess skills with software like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and CorelDraw
- Skills and expertise in software/programming languages like HTML and CSS are important for web designers
- Web Developer is responsible for designing, coding, and modifying websites, according to client's specifications
- Front-end Developer: Focuses on producing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery for user interaction on a website
- Back-end Developer: Uses server-side languages like PHP, Python, and SQL to build complicated programs
- Full-stack Developer: Understands both front-end and back-end strategies, able to oversee the entire process and build an entire website
- Web Administrator manages and maintains websites, considering functionality, appearance, content, and performance
- Web Administrators perform website infrastructure management, performance monitoring, technical support, page creation/updates, and structure/content evaluations
- Web Analyst analyzes visitor behavior on a website to attract more visitors and customers, and increase customer spending
- Web Analyst responsibilities include managing complex systems, managing software, and recording web log files
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