Web Development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

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Which of the following correctly describes the roles of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in web development?

  • HTML provides behavior, CSS provides structure, JavaScript provides styling.
  • HTML provides structure, CSS provides styling, JavaScript provides behavior. (correct)
  • HTML provides structure, CSS provides behavior, JavaScript provides styling.
  • HTML provides styling, CSS provides structure, JavaScript provides behavior.

Which HTML tag is used to define the structure and meta-information about an HTML document?

  • ``
  • ``
  • ``
  • `` (correct)

Which of the following is the correct way to link an external CSS file to an HTML document?

  • <style src="styles.css">
  • <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="styles.css"> (correct)
  • <css link="styles.css">
  • <style link="styles.css">

Given the following CSS rules, which color will the paragraph text be, assuming no other styles are applied?

p {
  color: blue !important;
}

p {
  color: red;

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What is the primary function of the Document Object Model (DOM) in web development?

<p>To provide a programming interface for HTML and XML documents. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which JavaScript method is used to select an HTML element by its unique ID?

<p>document.getElementById() (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using event listeners in JavaScript?

<p>To respond to specific events that occur in the browser. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a Content Management System (CMS)?

<p>Automated hardware maintenance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of CSS, what does specificity refer to?

<p>The rules that browsers follow to determine which CSS rule applies if multiple rules target the same element. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the following JavaScript code snippet, what will be the output in the alert box?

let x = 10;
function myFunction() {
  let x = 20;
  alert(x);
}
myFunction();

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Flashcards

What is HTML?

Standard markup language for creating web pages, providing structure and content.

What is CSS?

Defines how HTML elements are displayed (style, layout).

What is JavaScript?

Adds interactivity and dynamic behavior to websites.

What are HTML attributes?

Provides additional information about HTML elements (e.g., href, src, class).

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`` tag is used for?

Used to link external CSS files to HTML documents.

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What are CSS selectors?

Targets specific HTML elements to apply styles.

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What are Variables in JavaScript?

Stores data values in JavaScript.

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What are Control flow statements?

Control the execution of code in JavaScript.

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What is the DOM?

Programming interface for HTML and XML documents.

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What is a CMS?

Software to create, manage, and modify website content easily.

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Study Notes

  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are fundamental technologies for web development
  • These technologies are often used together to create interactive and visually appealing websites

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

  • HTML is the standard markup language for creating web pages
  • It provides the structure and content of a webpage
  • HTML uses elements, which are defined by start and end tags, to structure content
  • Elements can contain text, other elements, or attributes
  • Basic HTML structure includes <html>, <head>, and <body> tags
  • The <html> tag is the root element that encapsulates all other HTML elements
  • The <head> element contains meta-information about the HTML document, such as the title, character set, and linked stylesheets
  • The <body> element contains the visible page content
  • Common HTML elements include:
    • <p> for paragraphs
    • <h1> to <h6> for headings
    • <a> for hyperlinks
    • <img> for images
    • <ul> and <ol> for unordered and ordered lists, respectively
    • <li> for list items
    • <div> for division or section
    • <span> for inline container
  • Attributes provide additional information about HTML elements
  • Common attributes include:
    • href for hyperlinks, specifying the link destination
    • src for images, specifying the image source
    • class for assigning CSS classes to elements
    • id for uniquely identifying elements
    • style for inline CSS styling

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

  • CSS is a stylesheet language used to control the presentation and formatting of HTML elements
  • It defines how HTML elements should be displayed on screen, paper, or in other media
  • CSS can be included in HTML documents in three ways:
    • Inline styles: within HTML elements using the style attribute
    • Internal styles: within the <style> tag inside the <head> element
    • External styles: in separate .css files linked to the HTML document using the <link> tag
  • CSS rules consist of selectors and declarations
  • Selectors target specific HTML elements to which the styles should be applied
  • Declarations consist of property-value pairs that define the styles
  • Common CSS properties include:
    • color for text color
    • font-size for text size
    • font-family for text font
    • background-color for element background color
    • margin for element margin
    • padding for element padding
    • border for element border
    • width and height for element dimensions
  • CSS selectors include:
    • Element selectors (e.g., p, h1, div)
    • Class selectors (e.g., .my-class)
    • ID selectors (e.g., #my-id)
  • Specificity determines which CSS rule is applied if multiple rules target the same element
  • Inline styles have the highest specificity, followed by ID selectors, class selectors, and element selectors
  • The !important rule can be used to override specificity, but should be used sparingly

JavaScript

  • JavaScript is a scripting language primarily used to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to websites
  • It enables client-side scripting, meaning that the code is executed in the user's web browser
  • JavaScript can manipulate the DOM (Document Object Model) to modify the structure, content, and style of HTML elements
  • JavaScript code can be included in HTML documents within <script> tags, either inline or by linking to external .js files
  • Basic JavaScript concepts include:
    • Variables: used to store data values
    • Data types: such as numbers, strings, booleans, arrays, and objects
    • Operators: used to perform operations on data values (e.g., +, -, *, /, =, ==, !=)
    • Control flow statements: such as if, else if, else, for, while, and switch to control the execution of code
    • Functions: reusable blocks of code that perform specific tasks
    • Events: actions or occurrences that happen in the browser, such as button clicks, page loads, and mouse movements
  • JavaScript can respond to events using event listeners
  • Event listeners are attached to HTML elements and execute a specific function when the event occurs
  • Common JavaScript events include:
    • click for mouse clicks
    • mouseover for mouse hovering
    • keydown for keyboard key presses
    • load for page loading
  • The Document Object Model (DOM) is a programming interface for HTML and XML documents
  • It represents the page structure as a tree of objects, where each object corresponds to an HTML element, attribute, or text node
  • JavaScript can access and manipulate the DOM using methods such as:
    • document.getElementById() to get an element by its ID
    • document.querySelector() to get the first element matching a CSS selector
    • document.querySelectorAll() to get all elements matching a CSS selector
    • element.innerHTML to get or set the HTML content of an element
    • element.style to get or set the CSS styles of an element
    • element.setAttribute() to set an attribute of an element
    • element.addEventListener() to attach an event listener to an element

Content Management Systems (CMS)

  • A CMS is a software application that enables users to create, manage, and modify content on a website without needing specialized technical knowledge
  • It simplifies the process of building and maintaining websites by providing a user-friendly interface and tools for content creation, organization, and publishing
  • Popular CMS platforms include WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal
  • Key features of CMS include:
    • Content creation and editing: WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editors for creating and formatting content
    • Content organization: tools for categorizing and tagging content
    • User management: assigning roles and permissions to users
    • Template management: customizing the look and feel of the website using themes or templates
    • Plugin/extension support: extending the functionality of the CMS with additional features
    • SEO optimization: tools for improving the website's search engine ranking
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript play a crucial role in customizing the front-end of CMS-based websites
  • HTML provides the structure and content
  • CSS controls the presentation and formatting
  • JavaScript adds interactivity and dynamic behavior
  • CMS platforms often provide APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allow developers to interact with the CMS programmatically using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Developers can create custom themes, plugins, and widgets to extend the functionality and customize the appearance of CMS-based websites

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