One Year to Digital Mastery

Months 1-3: Web Design Fundamentals

Gain practical skills and in-depth knowledge to thrive in today’s digital landscape. Start your
journey toward tech proficiency and career success!

1. Introduction to Web Design

Understanding user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles Website layout, color theory, typography, and design aesthetics

2. HTML & CSS Basics

HTML structure and semantic tags CSS basics: selectors, properties, and styling elements Responsive design principles: Flexbox, Grid, and media queries

3. Design Tools & Mockups

Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch) Creating wireframes and mockups
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Months 4-5: Front-End Development with JavaScript

JavaScript Fundamentals

Variables, data types, operators, control structures, and functions DOM manipulation: Selecting and modifying elements, event handling

Adding Interactivity

Using JavaScript for simple interactivity (click events, hover effects) Introduction to JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery) for faster development

Months 6-7: Introduction to PHP and Server-Side Programming

1. PHP Basics

Understanding server-side programming and PHP’s role PHP syntax: Variables, data types, and operators Control structures, loops, and functions in PHP

2. Working with Forms

Creating HTML forms and handling form data with PHP Validating user input and processing data

3. Database Basics

Introduction to databases and SQL Setting up MySQL and understanding tables, records, and queries
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Months 8-9: PHP and MySQL Integration

1. Connecting PHP to MySQL

Connecting to MySQL databases with PHP Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) on database records

2. User Authentication

Building a basic login and registration system Understanding sessions and cookies for user authentication

3. Error Handling and Debugging

Basic error handling in PHP Using PHP debugging tools and techniques

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Months 10-11: Advanced Topics and MVC Framework

Advanced PHP Topics

Using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles in PHP Introduction to PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter) Understanding MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture

Working with a PHP Framework

Setting up a project in a PHP framework (e.g., Laravel basics) Routing, controllers, views, and models Building a simple dynamic web application

Month 12: Final Project and Deployment

1. Capstone Project

Design and develop a full-featured web application using PHP and MySQL Include authentication, data management, and responsive design Ensure the application follows good UX/UI and performance practices

2. Testing and Debugging

Cross-browser compatibility and responsive testing Basic security practices and SQL injection prevention

3. Deployment and Hosting

Introduction to version control with Git Deploying the application on a web server (e.g., using cPanel or a cloud provider) Setting up a domain and ensuring secure HTTP (SSL)