The beginners guide to coding (Udemy.com)
Break into web development with this 100% beginner friendly course. Absolutely NO experience is required.
Created by: Kalob Taulien
Last updated October 2020
What you will learn
- How to get started in web development
- Which programs to download and install (they are all free)
- How websites work behind the scenes
- What web browsers do (it's A LOT)
- Introduction to HTML/HTML5
- What HTML is and why it's important
- How to read and write HTML
- Create a portfolio webpage as your primary project
How it compares
Against the other 815 rated Udemy courses in Web Development on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 94% of them
- Reviews107#635 of 816 by number of reviews
- Length3.6 hoursshorter than 73% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2020earlier than 82% of them
Course Description
Welcome to the beginner's guide to coding!
In this course, we're going to explore a lot together. There are three modules (3 mini courses) included in the beginners guide to coding:
Web Development Fundamentals: A beginners guide to coding
Understanding how websites work, a glimpse into the request/response lifecycle
HTML 101: An introduction to web development for complete beginners
First, we'll look at web development fundamentals including common myths about getting into web development, the tools of the trade, getting a coding program installed, and much more.
Then we'll dive into understanding websites and take a look at how websites actually work, what your browser does, and how it all comes together on your computer. We'll look into web requests and server responses as the way computers "talk" to each other.
Lastly, we'll jump into HTML 101 where we'll learn about what HTML is, how it's useful, why we should learn it, and then we'll be writing quite a bit of code.
There are 3 projects — one at the end of each module. This will give you hands-on experience every step of the way.
What separates this course from other courses is this is 100% beginner-friendly, there are no assumptions made about your skill level, and I've designed the curriculum to help you learn properly meaning you won't need to take another HTML course if you don't want to — you'll be completely set up for success as a beginner web developer.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
107 Reviews
Kalob Taulien
He is a professional web developer who's been developing websites and working with startups since 1999. He also has a broad set of skills in software, web development, and information technology.
Teaching over 450,000 students on Udemy alone, he's helped hundreds of thousands of people learn web development. From zero to hero and novice to ninja, he's considered a top teacher by thousands. With so much experience, why not give his experience and knowledge to others so they can fulfill their dreams?
The passion to learn and to share his knowledge by teaching and helping others is something that drives him. It's a passion he's had since he was born. Kalob's ability to turn complex programming concepts into easy-to-understands bits of knowledge has been called his "superpower".
Throughout the years, Kalob has built hundreds, if not thousands, of websites, and has created multiple companies from his ideas and software. He also provides one-on-one coaching and startup consulting to new organizations.
Teaching isn't an option in Kalob's life, but a moral obligation to pass on knowledge to others.
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Reviews
By Bonnie Brown on 9/8/2024
The course is well-explained, very affordable and works perfectly with my system [unlike SheCodes].
By Diya Nair on 7/5/2024
It was exactly what I was hoping to learn, and though I have done the basics of Python, the course so far has refreshed my memory and the energy/tone of the speaker is enthusiastic so I'm not getting bored listening.
By Blue Okeanos on 4/29/2024
Put into simple terms.
By Tina Mxenge on 7/21/2023
It helps with making you feel comfortable with the world of programming. Understanding what is happening before the actual work is so beneficial in understanding the work later on.
By Firnando Kuang on 9/1/2021
So far I learned quite a lot of understanding regarding coding whereas before I was like completely clueless regarding this stuff.
By Jess Kim on 5/8/2021
Great course. If there are some exercises for learners between some courses, it would be better!
By James Lewis on 3/10/2021
It is great! I'm in my eighties and don't learn as rapidly as I use to, but it's here to go over and over again which i have been doing.
By Suvam Talukder on 11/8/2020
I think this is one of the best and super explanatory course I have ever taken. I am not even halfway done and still learned tons of new things. Kalob Taulien is a beautiful teacher and I hope he will do more uploads like this one.
By Sherlyn Mae Javar Sacayanan on 11/5/2020
I get this vpurse free and i am so thankful for it, Ive learn a lot and i also dpwnload videos incase i forgot some
By Pankhuri Jain on 11/4/2020
I am a complete novice and this course is very much interesting understandable and a confidence booster
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