• XHTML Fundamentals: Students will learn the basics of XHTML, including creating and validating XHTML documents, using different types of editors.
• Tables and Forms: The course covers how to create and style tables and forms in XHTML, including working with different types of lists, hyperlinks, images
• Styling with CSS: Students will master the fundamentals of CSS, including how to set font families, colors, and sizes, align text, and apply various styles.
• They will also learn advanced CSS techniques such as creating borders, managing margins and padding, and using background images.
• Advanced CSS Techniques: The course delves into advanced CSS styling, including selector classes, ID styling, and the use of local and external style sheets.
• Students will also explore positioning elements with absolute, relative, and fixed positioning techniques.
• Server-Side Programming with PHP: Students will be introduced to PHP for server-side programming, learning how to create and manage PHP files, handle forms
• Advanced PHP Programming: Building on the basics, students will explore advanced PHP topics such as working with arrays, functions, file operations.
• Practical Projects: Students will apply their knowledge through practical projects, including styling with XHTML and CSS, creating websites
• Landing Page and Resume Builder Projects: The course includes projects focused on designing a landing page and an online resume builder.
• VBScript Integration: Students will also gain experience in integrating VBScript with HTML to create online tools like converters and calculators.
• Construction and Design Website: The final project involves creating a construction and design website using CSS, incorporating various styling techniques.
• Overall, students will finish the course with a robust understanding of web development, capable of designing and building professional-quality websites.

Introduction

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the essentials of XHTML and web development in our “Mastering XHTML and Web Development” course. This course is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to advanced techniques, providing you with the skills necessary to build dynamic, visually appealing, and functional websites. You will learn the intricacies of XHTML, CSS styling, server-side programming with PHP, and hands-on projects that simulate real-world scenarios.

Course Content Overview

Section 1: XHTML Basics

Dive into the fundamentals of XHTML with an introduction to HTML and the creation of your first web page. This section will cover the basics of XHTML, including document creation, validation, and understanding different types of editors like Notepad++ and browsers such as Firefox. You’ll learn how to structure and style simple documents while ensuring they meet XHTML standards.

Section 2: XHTML – Tables and Forms

Expand your knowledge by mastering tables and forms in XHTML. You’ll explore creating ordered and unordered lists, defining tables, and spanning rows and columns. This section also includes practical exercises with hyperlinks, adding and modifying images, and building forms with various input types like text fields, checkboxes, and radio buttons.

Section 3: XHTML – Styling with CSS

Learn to enhance your XHTML documents with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This section introduces CSS fundamentals, including setting font families, colors, and sizes, as well as text alignment and decoration. You’ll explore CSS examples and styling techniques to create visually engaging web pages.

Section 4: XHTML – Advanced Styling with CSS

Delve deeper into advanced CSS styling techniques. This section covers selector classes, ID styling, and modifications to HTML tags. You’ll learn about styling links, creating borders, managing margins and padding, and working with background images. You’ll also gain skills in using local and external style sheets, and overriding styles.

Section 5: XHTML – Positional CSS for Layout

Master the art of layout design with positional CSS. This section addresses the drawbacks of traditional layouts, and explores float attributes with block elements, images, and paragraphs. You’ll learn to create multi-column designs, manage positioning, and work with various positioning techniques like absolute, relative, and fixed positioning.

Section 6: XHTML – Server-Side Programming with PHP

Get introduced to server-side programming using PHP. Learn to set up a server, create and manage PHP files, and use variables. This section includes generating XHTML output with PHP, working with forms, and handling various input methods. You will also dive into conditional statements, loops, and comparison operators.

Section 7: XHTML – Advanced Server-Side Programming with PHP

Advance your PHP skills with arrays, functions, and file handling. This section covers one-dimensional, associative, and multidimensional arrays, and demonstrates how to create and use functions in PHP. Learn to read from and write to CSV files, and interact with MySQL databases to display results in XHTML tables.

Section 8: XHTML Practical – Styling with XHTML and CSS

Apply your knowledge in practical projects that focus on styling with XHTML and CSS. This section involves a series of hands-on projects to reinforce your skills and help you develop a solid understanding of XHTML and CSS styling techniques.

Section 9: XHTML Practical – Creating Website for an Engineering College

Create a fully functional website for an engineering college as a comprehensive project. This section will guide you through each step of building and styling the website, from layout design to content organization.

Section 10: XHTML Practical – Case Study on XYZ Bank

Work on a case study project for XYZ Bank to apply advanced XHTML and CSS techniques. This section will provide detailed instructions on creating a professional website for a financial institution, covering various aspects of design and functionality.

Section 11: Project on Bootstrap – Creating an e-Commerce Website

Learn to build an e-commerce website using Bootstrap. This section covers the creation of headers, menus, product sections, and grid layouts, providing a practical approach to modern web design with Bootstrap.

Section 12: Project on CSS and HTML – Designing a Company Website

Design a company website using CSS and HTML. This section includes creating navigation bars, adding services, and styling various elements to develop a polished, professional-looking company site.

Section 13: Project on HTML CSS – Landing Page Design

Develop a landing page using HTML and CSS. This section focuses on adding HTML elements, styling them with CSS, and creating an attractive and functional landing page.

Section 14: Project on VBScript and HTML – Online Converter and Calculator

Explore VBScript and HTML by creating an online converter and calculator. This section will guide you through setting up Visual Studio, designing web pages, and adding functionality with VBScript.

Section 15: Project on HTML CSS – Online Resume Builder

Build an online resume builder using HTML and CSS. This project will involve creating HTML templates, forms, and modals, and integrating jQuery for enhanced functionality.

Section 16: Project – Construction and Design Website using CSS

Undertake a comprehensive project to construct and design a website using CSS. This section includes working with box models, grids, animations, and various CSS properties to create a fully functional and visually appealing construction website.

Conclusion

By the end of this course, you will have a robust understanding of XHTML, CSS, and PHP, and will be capable of designing, developing, and styling complex web pages and applications. The practical projects will provide you with real-world experience and a portfolio of work to showcase your new skills.

Who this course is for:

• Aspiring Web Developers: Individuals looking to start a career in web development will benefit from a comprehensive introduction to XHTML, CSS, and PHP. This course provides foundational skills necessary for creating and styling web pages.
• Beginners with No Prior Experience: Those with little or no prior knowledge of web development technologies will find this course accessible and informative, as it covers everything from the basics to more advanced concepts.
• Current Web Designers: Web designers who want to expand their skill set to include server-side programming with PHP, as well as gain a deeper understanding of XHTML and advanced CSS techniques, will find this course valuable.
• Students in Computer Science or IT: Students pursuing degrees in computer science or IT who need practical experience in web development will gain hands-on experience through this course’s projects and exercises.
• Freelancers and Hobbyists: Freelancers and hobbyists interested in building their own websites or those of clients will find this course useful for learning how to create, style, and enhance websites effectively.
• Small Business Owners: Small business owners who want to develop or manage their own websites will benefit from learning how to use XHTML, CSS, and PHP to create a professional online presence.
• Overall, this course is designed for anyone eager to learn web development from the ground up, providing a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of creating and managing websites.