Beginner HTML Curriculum:
This curriculum is designed to guide you through the fundamentals of HTML and equip you with the basic skills to build your first web pages. It should take approximately 2-3 months to complete, depending on your pace and dedication.
Phase 1: The Building Blocks (4 Weeks)
- Week 1: Introduction to HTML:
- What is HTML and what can it do?
- Understanding the basic structure of an HTML document.
- Learning the essential HTML tags and their purposes (e.g.,
<head>
,<body>
,<p>
,<img>
, etc.).
- Week 2: Formatting and Links:
- Master how to format text using tags like
<h1>
,<h2>
,<b>
, and<i>
. - Learn how to create links to other web pages and documents using the
<a>
tag. - Practice adding images and videos to your HTML pages.
- Master how to format text using tags like
- Week 3: Lists and Tables:
- Understand how to create different types of lists (ordered and unordered) using
<ul>
and<ol>
tags. - Learn how to build tables using
<table>
,<tr>
, and<td>
tags. - Practice basic table formatting and styling.
- Understand how to create different types of lists (ordered and unordered) using
- Week 4: Forms and User Interaction:
- Introduce basic form elements like text inputs, buttons, and dropdowns using
<input>
,<button>
, and<select>
tags. - Understand how forms gather user input and submit it to the server.
- Introduce basic form elements like text inputs, buttons, and dropdowns using
Phase 2: Building Pages and Styling (4 Weeks)
- Week 5: Building a Single Page Website:
- Combine all the skills learned so far to create a simple, one-page website with various sections and content.
- Practice proper HTML document organization and use semantic tags for better accessibility.
- Week 6: Introduction to CSS:
- Understand the role of CSS in styling and formatting web pages.
- Learn basic CSS selectors and properties to control the appearance of your HTML elements.
- Apply basic styling to change fonts, colors, layouts, and more.
- Week 7: Advanced CSS Techniques:
- Explore more advanced CSS concepts like positioning, borders, and responsiveness.
- Design more visually appealing and user-friendly web pages.
- Week 8: Practice and Experimentation:
- Build multiple small projects to solidify your HTML and CSS skills.
- Experiment with different layouts, themes, and interactive elements.
Phase 3: Going Further (Ongoing)
- Learn about HTML5 and its new features: Explore features like audio, video, canvas, and web storage.
- Dive deeper into responsive design: Make your websites adapt to different screen sizes and devices.
- Start exploring JavaScript: Introduce basic JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamic content to your web pages.
- Continue learning through online resources and tutorials: There are endless resources available to expand your knowledge and explore new aspects of web development.