Web Applications Programming

This repository contains lecture materials, practice exercises, and resources for the Web Applications Programming course. The course focuses on modern web development using JavaScript and related technologies.

Lectures

All lectures are available in the Lectures folder.

Technical Requirements

Development Environment

• Node.js (v18.0.0 or higher)
• npm (v9.0.0 or higher)
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari)
• VS Code or any modern code editor
• Git (v2.30.0 or higher)

Optional Tools

• Postman for API testing
• Chrome DevTools for debugging
• ESLint for code quality
• Prettier for code formatting

Repository Structure

• Lectures: Contains materials for each lecture session
  • Lecture plans
  • Pre-read materials
  • Code examples
  • Practice exercises and solutions
• Resources: Additional learning materials and references
• Projects: Hands-on project assignments
• Templates: Starter code templates

Teaching Methodology

Our course follows a comprehensive learning approach:

1. Pre-read First

   • Students review materials before lectures
   • Self-paced theoretical understanding
   • Preparation questions and concepts

2. Interactive Sessions

   • Live coding demonstrations
   • Real-world problem solving
   • Peer programming exercises
   • Q&A discussions

3. Hands-on Practice

   • Individual coding exercises
   • Group projects
   • Code reviews
   • Real-world applications

4. Assessment & Feedback

   • Regular checkpoints
   • Project evaluations
   • Peer reviews
   • Continuous improvement

Course Overview

The course is designed to take you from the basics of JavaScript to advanced web development concepts, including React fundamentals. Each lecture builds upon previous knowledge while introducing new concepts and practical applications.

Topics Covered

1. JavaScript Fundamentals

   • Language basics and syntax
   • Data types and operators
   • Control structures

2. Advanced JavaScript Concepts

   • Object-oriented programming
   • Functional programming
   • Asynchronous programming
   • Error handling

3. Web Development Concepts

   • DOM manipulation
   • Event handling
   • API integration
   • Modern development practices

4. React Basics

   • Introduction to React
   • Components and Props
   • State and Lifecycle
   • Event Handling in React
   • Conditional Rendering
   • Lists and Keys
   • Forms and Controlled Components
   • Component Composition
   • React Hooks Basics
   • Context and Basic State Management

Using This Repository

For Students

• Review the pre-read material before each lecture
• Follow along with lecture examples
• Complete practice exercises
• Use solution files for self-assessment
• Participate in discussions via Issues
• Submit assignments through Pull Requests

For Instructors

• Lecture plans provide structured teaching guidelines
• Code examples demonstrate key concepts
• Practice exercises reinforce learning objectives
• Assessment rubrics available in each project folder

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/web-applications-programming.git
   cd web-applications-programming

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Navigate to the relevant lecture folder

4. Review the pre-read material

5. Follow the lecture plan

6. Complete practice exercises

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details on:

• Code of Conduct
• Development process
• Pull request process
• Coding standards
• Testing requirements

Support

If you need help:

1. Check the FAQ
2. Search existing Issues
3. Create a new Issue
4. Contact course administrators

License

This repository is for educational purposes. Please refer to the course guidelines for usage and distribution policies.