Programming for Web Developers



Now you can finally get to grips with the fundamentals of web programming and add exciting, dynamic functionality to your web site. Having picked up the skills required to present web content using HTML and CSS, many developers find the move towards incorporating programming technologies within their web sites more challenging. This workshop will explain the core web programming concepts and languages that you will need - to help you make that move with confidence!

Topics:

  • Introduction to web programming languages and environments
  • Core programming fundamentals (variables, loops, conditionals etc.)
  • Practical programming to build web applications
  • Designing and planning web applications
  • Selecting suitable programming technologies for web development projects
  • Script repositories - the pitfalls (and benefits) of using someone else's code

Who is it for?

Designed specifically for web developers who are interested in learning how to design and write their own dynamic web applications - this workshop will be of benefit to both those who are new to programming and those with some experience who are seeking a practical grounding in the core concepts.

Participants should have experience of authoring web pages using HTML and be familiar with the use of a web browsers (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox) and Microsoft Windows based products. Some previous programming experience may be useful - but not essential.

By the end of the workshop participants will have:

  • Investigated a range of web programming environments
  • Explored core web programming constructs and concepts
  • Designed and planned a web application
  • Created simple web applications