Learn Web Development
What Will You Learn?
The Free Taster Course focuses on teaching you how to build a fully functional To-Do List Web Application from scratch. This simple yet powerful project will guide you through three core programming technologies:
The backbone of every website. You’ll learn how to structure your web application and create essential components like buttons, input fields, and lists.
Make your application visually appealing by adding styles, colors, and layouts. You’ll gain insight into how to make a website look good across different devices.
The magic behind dynamic websites. You’ll learn how to add interactivity to your application—think adding new tasks, checking items off your to-do list, and deleting tasks.
By the end of the course, you’ll have built a To-Do List App that you can continue to use, improve, and expand as you learn more. It’s a real-world project, so you can take pride in something you’ve made from scratch!
Why Learn To Code for Free?
Reasons why you should try our free course
There are plenty of resources online, but many of them are overwhelming, full of jargon, or require payment upfront. We believe everyone should have the chance to learn, which is why our Free Taster Course is completely free of charge. There’s no catch—just straightforward, hands-on learning. You’ll get access to our course materials, guided tutorials, and even support via AI and our vibrant Slack community.
You’ll also be working with Visual Studio, the industry-standard coding environment that professional developers use. Unlike some beginner courses that keep things too basic by using browser-based editors, we want you to get a taste of how developers work in the real world. This will give you a head start if you choose to continue your journey into web development.
Your Project
Why Build a To-Do List Web Application?
You might be wondering, “Why a To-Do List app?” While it may seem simple, the To-Do List Web Application is the perfect project to kickstart your coding journey. Here’s why:
- Hands-On Practice: The best way to learn coding is by doing it. Building a To-Do List app gives you hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Core Skills: This project focuses on the fundamentals you’ll need in web development—creating, reading, updating, and deleting items. These are the core operations behind most applications.
- Visual and Interactive: You’ll see the immediate results of your work, which is incredibly satisfying and motivating when you’re starting out.
- Expandable: Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can continue to develop this app by adding more features—whether it’s user authentication, saving tasks to a database, or using advanced JavaScript techniques.
By the end of this free course, you’ll have built something real and functional, boosting your confidence and giving you a great project to showcase your skills!
Course Structure: Learn at Your Own Pace
One of the great things about our Free Taster Course is that it’s designed to be completely self-paced. While the course is structured to take around 5 days, you have the freedom to move through the material as quickly or slowly as you like. There are no time limits or deadlines, so you can take your time absorbing the content or power through it in a few days if that’s your style.
HTML Basics
Learn how to structure your To-Do List App by building its skeleton using HTML. You’ll set up a form for input, create buttons, and generate a list for tasks.
Styling with CSS
Make your app look polished by adding styles with CSS. You’ll learn about layouts, colors, and how to create a user-friendly design.
JavaScript for Interactivity
This is where the fun begins! You’ll add functionality to your app using JavaScript—adding, deleting, and marking tasks as complete.
Putting It All Together
Finish up your app by refining it, testing it, and ensuring everything works smoothly.
Of course, if you want to take things slower or faster, that’s completely fine. The course is designed for flexibility so you can fit it around your schedule.
Support
Support Every Step of the Way
Starting something new can feel challenging, but you won’t be going at it alone. Throughout the course, you’ll have access to several forms of support:
- AI Support: Our intelligent AI assistant is available to help you troubleshoot any problems you might encounter. Whether you’re struggling with code or just need a quick explanation, the AI is ready to guide you.
- Slack Community: Join our active Slack community where you can connect with fellow learners. Share your progress, ask questions, or simply chat with others on the same journey as you. It’s a great way to stay motivated and learn from others’ experiences.
We’ve created a supportive learning environment because we know how important it is to feel confident when trying something new.