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Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions – 2-Week Web Development Introduction

These discussion questions are designed to help students think critically about web development fundamentals, preparing them for specialization in frontend or backend development.

📌 Week 1: Introduction to the Web & Frontend Basics​

Session 1: How the Web Works & HTML Basics​

  • Why does the web use a client-server model instead of a peer-to-peer structure?
  • What happens when you enter a URL into a browser and press enter?
  • How does DNS (Domain Name System) help users access websites?
  • What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS, and why does it matter?
  • Why is HTML considered the foundation of the web?
  • How does semantic HTML improve accessibility and SEO?
  • What are some best practices for writing clean and maintainable HTML?

Session 2: Styling with CSS​

  • What is the difference between inline, internal, and external CSS?
  • How does the Box Model affect page layouts?
  • What are the differences between Flexbox and CSS Grid, and when should you use each?
  • Why is responsive design important in modern web development?
  • How do media queries help create a mobile-friendly experience?
  • What role does CSS specificity play in resolving style conflicts?
  • Why is it important to use relative units (%, rem, em) instead of fixed units (px)?

📌 Week 2: JavaScript Basics & Introduction to Backend​

Session 3: JavaScript for Beginners​

  • How does JavaScript differ from HTML and CSS in web development?
  • What is the difference between var, let, and const, and when should each be used?
  • How does event-driven programming work in JavaScript?
  • What is the DOM (Document Object Model), and how does JavaScript manipulate it?
  • What are some security risks associated with JavaScript on the frontend?
  • What are callbacks, promises, and async/await, and why are they useful?
  • Why do we use JavaScript frameworks like React instead of plain JavaScript?

Session 4: Introduction to Backend & Databases​

  • What is the difference between frontend and backend development?
  • How does a server process and return data to a client?
  • What is an API (Application Programming Interface), and why are they essential for modern web applications?
  • How does a database store and retrieve data for web applications?
  • What are the differences between SQL (relational) and NoSQL (non-relational) databases?
  • Why is authentication and security a critical aspect of backend development?
  • What happens behind the scenes when you submit a form on a website?

🚀 How to Use These Questions​

  • 💡 Discuss in pairs or small groups before each session.
  • 🎤 Each session, a different participant leads the discussion.
  • 📝 Prepare answers for all questions—anyone can be called on to explain.

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