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A web developer is tasked with creating an interactive map feature on a website. Which combination of technologies would be MOST suitable for implementing this feature?
A web developer is tasked with creating an interactive map feature on a website. Which combination of technologies would be MOST suitable for implementing this feature?
- HTML for structure, JavaScript for interactivity, and CSS for styling. (correct)
- CSS for styling, Java for server-side logic, and MongoDB for data storage.
- PHP for server-side logic, HTML for structure, and Ruby for data processing.
- HTML for structure, Python for server-side logic, and MySQL for data storage.
A development team is using Git for version control. After creating a new feature branch and making several commits, they want to incorporate the changes into the main branch. What is the standard procedure for doing this?
A development team is using Git for version control. After creating a new feature branch and making several commits, they want to incorporate the changes into the main branch. What is the standard procedure for doing this?
- Force push the feature branch onto the main branch to overwrite the existing code.
- Submit a pull request to merge the feature branch into the main branch after review. (correct)
- Directly commit the changes to the main branch to avoid conflicts.
- Delete the feature branch and recreate it from the main branch.
Which of the following code snippets BEST represents the correct way to embed a responsive image in HTML that adapts to different screen sizes, while also providing alternative text for accessibility?
Which of the following code snippets BEST represents the correct way to embed a responsive image in HTML that adapts to different screen sizes, while also providing alternative text for accessibility?
- `<picture><source media="(max-width: 600px)" srcset="image-small.jpg"><img src="image.jpg" alt="A descriptive image"></picture>` (correct)
- `<img src="image.jpg" alt="A descriptive image" style="width:100%; height:auto;">`
- `<img src="image.jpg" alt="A descriptive image" width="500" height="300">`
- `<img src="image.jpg" description="A descriptive image">`
A web developer wants to improve the SEO of a website. Which of the following actions would be MOST effective in achieving this goal, using semantic HTML?
A web developer wants to improve the SEO of a website. Which of the following actions would be MOST effective in achieving this goal, using semantic HTML?
A data analyst needs to present a comparison of product sales across different regions on a website. Which HTML element is MOST appropriate for displaying this data in a structured and accessible manner?
A data analyst needs to present a comparison of product sales across different regions on a website. Which HTML element is MOST appropriate for displaying this data in a structured and accessible manner?
When designing a webpage, a developer wants to ensure that certain content remains fixed at the top of the viewport even when the user scrolls down the page. Which CSS property is MOST suitable for achieving this effect?
When designing a webpage, a developer wants to ensure that certain content remains fixed at the top of the viewport even when the user scrolls down the page. Which CSS property is MOST suitable for achieving this effect?
A web developer notices that a website's loading speed is slow, particularly when loading images. Which of the following strategies would be the MOST effective for improving image loading performance?
A web developer notices that a website's loading speed is slow, particularly when loading images. Which of the following strategies would be the MOST effective for improving image loading performance?
A website owner wants to track how users interact with their site, including which pages they visit, how long they stay on each page, and which links they click. Which approach is MOST suitable for collecting this information?
A website owner wants to track how users interact with their site, including which pages they visit, how long they stay on each page, and which links they click. Which approach is MOST suitable for collecting this information?
Flashcards
Web Development
Web Development
Building applications that run on the internet.
Web Analytics
Web Analytics
Collecting and analyzing website data to improve user experience and business goals.
Front-End Development
Front-End Development
Visual aspects and user interaction of a website.
Back-End Development
Back-End Development
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Git
Git
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GitHub
GitHub
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HTML
HTML
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Semantic HTML (HTML5)
Semantic HTML (HTML5)
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Study Notes
- Web development involves building applications that operate on the internet
- Web analytics means collecting and analyzing website data to improve user experience and business goals.
- There are around 2 billion websites worldwide, doubling from 2015 to 2022.
- Web developers and digital designers can expect 23% job growth from 2021-2031
- Approximately 21,800 job openings per year in web development and digital design
Front-End vs. Back-End Development
- Front-end development focuses on visual aspects and user interaction
- Front-end languages include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Front-end frameworks/libraries include React, Angular, and Bootstrap
- Front-end developers work with designers and UX/UI teams
- Back-end development focuses on site structure, data, and logic
- Back-end languages include Python, Java, PHP, and Ruby
- Back-end frameworks/libraries include Node.js, Django, and Express.js
- Back-end developers work with database administrators and security teams
Web Development Life Cycle
- Web development life cycle includes:
- Research and requirement gathering
- Strategy planning
- Design and layout
- Content creation
- Coding and development
- Testing and QA
- Maintenance and updates
Git & GitHub
- Git is a version control system (VCS) for tracking code changes on a local machine
- GitHub is an online service for remote repositories, facilitating collaboration
- A repository is project storage
- Master/Main refers to the central file
- Branching means copying and modifying code before merging updates
- A pull request submits changes for review
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
- HTML provides the structure of web pages
- CSS provides the styling
- JavaScript provides the functionality
- creates a paragraph
- to create headings
- creates links
- for images
- is a block-level element
- is an inline element
HTML vs. Other Languages
- Programming languages like Java, C++, and Python require a compiler
- Scripting languages like JavaScript, PHP, and Python run inside another program
- Markup languages like HTML and CSS define structure and appearance, and do not contain logic
HTML Tags & Structure
- The section contains meta tags, title, styles, and scripts
- The section contains the visible content
- defines responsive design, which is a type of meta tag, beneficial for SEO and mobile optimization.
Semantic HTML (HTML5)
- Semantic HTML improves readability and accessibility
- represents the top section
- represents navigation links
- represents a content group
- represents self-contained content
- represents the bottom section
Tables & Lists
- is for tables used for structured data
- is a table row
- is table data
- is a table header
- rowspan and colspan merge cells
- represents unordered lists with bullet points
- represents ordered lists with numbering
- represents a list item
Best Practices & Resources
- Block elements take the full width and start on a new line (e.g., , )
- Inline elements stay in the same line (e.g., , )
- Use alt attributes for images to improve accessibility and SEO
- Semantic HTML improves readability and ranking
- W3Schools.com is a helpful resource
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Description
Explore the difference between front-end and back-end web development. Front-end focuses on visual elements and user experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Back-end focuses on server-side logic, databases, and security, using languages like Python and Java.
