Introduction to Front End Technologies

Master the Foundations of Web Development: Introduction to Front End Technologies

Begin your journey into web development with Introduction to Front-End Technologies, a foundational course designed to give you a solid grasp of how websites and applications function from the inside out. Whether you are an aspiring software developer or simply curious about how the web works, this course introduces you to the essential logic principles, web technologies, and programming structures that underpin modern front-end development.

You will learn the fundamental concepts of computer programming and how they relate to building interactive, user-facing applications. From understanding the basics of networking and server terminology to practicing logical thinking through code, this course is packed with exercises and explanations to help you develop the problem-solving mindset of a professional web developer.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to understand the key building blocks of web technology and be ready to advance into more specialized topics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, UI/UX, and frameworks like React.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to Computers and Programming: Understand the basics of how computers work and how programming languages are used to instruct them.
• Input, Processing, and Output: Learn how web applications handle user input, process data, and deliver output.
• Modular Programming: Break down complex tasks into manageable modules and build scalable web solutions.
• Decision Structures and Boolean Logic: Master the use of decision-making processes in programming through Boolean logic and conditional statements.
• Repetition Structures: Understand loops and how to repeat tasks efficiently in your code.
• Functions, Arrays, Sorting, and Searching Arrays: Delve into functions and arrays, and learn how to sort and search data effectively.
• Recursion and Object-Oriented Programming: Explore more advanced topics, including recursion techniques and the basics of object-oriented programming.

Course Benefits:

• Build a strong logical foundation critical to success in front-end development
• Practice using pseudocode and flowcharts to plan and organize your code
• Apply decision-making structures, modular design, and functions to real-world coding challenges
• Prepare for more advanced front-end topics like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with confidence

Course Details and Next Steps

• Course typically offered: Online in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
• Note: Students in the Front End Development program who are already familiar with computer programming may substitute this course with any other computer science related course. For more information, please contact infotech@ucsd.edu
• Next steps: Upon completion, consider additional coursework in our specialized certificate in Front End Development  such as Introduction to HTML and CSS to continue learning
• Contact: For more information about this course, please contact infotech@ucsd.edu