Website Development

Website Development was one of the most practical units in my Level 2 course.

I learned how websites are planned, designed, created and tested.

I developed understanding of:

• HTML
• CSS
• Web page structure
• Navigation
• Layout
• Images
• Links
• Responsive design
• Testing

This unit increased my interest in website development.

I learned how HTML is used to create the structure of a web page.

HTML can be used for:

• Headings
• Paragraphs
• Images
• Links
• Lists
• Tables
• Forms
• Sections

Understanding HTML helped me see how websites are built behind the design.

I learned how CSS is used to control the appearance of a website.

CSS can control things such as:

• Colours
• Fonts
• Spacing
• Borders
• Layout
• Buttons
• Page backgrounds

HTML provides the structure, while CSS improves the design.

Before creating a website, I learned to think about the target audience and purpose.

Planning can include:

• Page structure
• Navigation
• Wireframes
• Colour choices
• Content
• Images
• User requirements

I learned that planning can save time and reduce mistakes during development.

I learned that websites should be tested before they are considered complete.

Testing can include:

• Navigation
• Links
• Buttons
• Images
• Text
• Different screen sizes
• Browser compatibility
• Layout

If a problem is found, it should be corrected and tested again.

I learned that modern websites should work properly on different devices.

This includes:

• Desktop computers
• Laptops
• Tablets
• Mobile phones

Responsive design improves the user experience because the website adjusts to different screen sizes.