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Web Developer Foundations for Beginners

This workshop series is part of neighbours sharing their knowledge with their community and beyond. Have an idea for a workshop you'd like to share? Let us know.

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  1. HTML/CSS Layout Builder
  2. The Box Model Explorer
  3. Semantic HTML + SEO
  4. HTML DOM Explainer

Welcome to a fantastic journey that takes you from a web user to a digital architect. Over the next 12 weeks, we will bridge the gap between technical logic and creative expression, offering a comprehensive look at how the modern web is built, designed, and managed. You will start by mastering the "hidden" infrastructure of the internet—including domains, DNS, and local testing environments—before diving deep into the languages that power our world. From the foundational structure of HTML and CSS to the dynamic capabilities of JavaScript, PHP and mySQL (and more),, you will gain a versatile toolkit that spans the entire stack of web development.

This course series is unique because it treats coding as an art form supported by science. We don’t just teach you where the tags go; we explore the mathematical beauty of the Golden Ratio in layout, the psychology of typography, and the essential principles of usability and storyboarding. You will learn to integrate graphic arts and photography into your projects, ensuring your sites are as visually stunning as they are functional. We also embrace the cutting edge of "vibe coding," showing you how to use modern AI-assisted tools to rapidly prototype your ideas while maintaining professional standards through version control and GitHub.

By the end of this workshop, you will have moved from a blank screen to a fully functional, live digital presence. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms like WordPress and MySQL, and even learn the mechanics of e-commerce to turn your creative projects into a business. Whether you are a teen exploring a future career or an adult looking to build a professional personal site or blog, you will walk away with a portfolio that showcases your unique blend of programming, design, and storytelling.