When we were first assigned this project, I wasn't sure where to start. I thought of some things that I might enjoy spending a significant amount of time doing over the next seven weeks. So I started by thinking of things I enjoy doing. I like writing, drawing, and I recently started enjoying computer programming after taking Intro to Computer Programming at school.
I realized however, that I've already done all the writing I want, and I do enough writing outside of school without having to do any extra for this project.Then I remembered that I have been trying to make a good website for my novel series for a while, without actually being fully satisfied with the pre-made templates or having to pay for the features I wanted. It also just seemed too simple. What's the fun in having someone do all of it for you?
So I realized a solution to all of these problems would be to create and code my own website. It would suit my needs perfectly, it would present a good challenge, and it's something I've been interested in. Most of the little HTML code I know is from my experiences on the website figment.com, because we use some to post pictures, links, and create some text effects.
My final result would be a finished simple website coded by me. I will learn some HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code to create all the elements of a good website. I know it will be impossible to create a nice looking and bug-free site in such a short period of time, but I can learn the basics and begin to explore the huge world of web design.
Week 1 - Learn basics of HTML (which is for creating the actual content of the website)
Week 2 - Learn basics of CSS (which is for designing and formatting the website)
Week 3 - Learn basics of JavaScript (which is for creating dynamic elements, such as displaying the current date or time)
Week 4 - Learning how to use them together
Week 5 - Making a real simple website with what I've learned
Week 6 - Adding extra features and designs
I have all the resources I need to actually create the website, which includes Visual Studio for the coding, and an Internet browser to test the results of my work. I have also found an interesting website here that provides a tutorial for each of the three types of coding I want to learn.
Peace out.
