Foundations of Web Programming and Database Design

Understanding how the web works under the hood is the first step toward building modern, functional software. This text-based course bridges the gap between client-side web development and database management, giving you a complete overview of how application components work together. You will transition from an absolute beginner to a developer who understands how frontend interfaces communicate with backend data systems. By reading clear explanations and analyzing structured code examples, you will learn to layout web pages, program interactive elements, and design robust database schemas. What you'll learn: - Understand client-server architecture and how web browsers interact with servers - Create structured, responsive web pages using modern HTML and CSS layouts - Write clean JavaScript to add interactivity and handle dynamic data on the client side - Design relational databases using data modeling best practices and normalization - Write secure SQL queries to safely retrieve, insert, and update database records - Apply fundamental programming logic such as variables, loops, and functions The course begins with foundational web concepts and basic frontend syntax before moving into programming logic and relational database design. You will progress through written explanations, conceptual breakdowns, and practical code snippets designed to build your technical literacy step-by-step. This course is designed for beginners who want a comprehensive introduction to application development, with no prior programming or database experience required. Start reading today to build your foundational knowledge of web programming and database design.