How the Internet Works & the Web Development Process
What you'll learn
- How the Internet Facilities the movement of Data Packets
- The Difference between Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN, WAN)
- The Basics of the HTTP and HTTPS Protocols
- How DNS Lookups Work
- How Email Exchange works using SMTP and IMAP
- How Network Ports and Firewalls Work
- The difference between Hardware and Software Firewalls
- An Overview of the Web Development Process
- How to Plan the Development of a Small Website
Requirements
- Basic Computer Skills
Description
Course: How the Internet Works & the Web Development Process
This course explores how the internet works, including the composition and transmission of data packets over both Local and Wide Area Networks. We take a look at the HTTP and HTTPS protocols as applicable to client and server side communications - including DNS Lookups. This course will also teach students how email exchange works over SMTP and IMAP. The role of Network Ports and Firewalls are also introduced.
The course comes complete with two bonus sections which offer a quick guide for aspiring Web Developers. Here we offer a brief overview of the Web Development Process and Basic insights into the planning stages of a small website.
Key Concepts:
How the Internet Facilities the movement of Data Packets
The Difference between Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN, WAN)
The Basics of the HTTP and HTTPS Protocols
How DNS Lookups Work
How Email Exchange works using SMTP and IMAP
How Network Ports and Firewalls Work
The difference between Hardware and Software Firewalls
An Overview of the Web Development Process
How to Plan the Development of a Small Website
Outline:
How the Internet Works
The Internet Overview
The HTTP Protocol
The HTTPS Protocol
The SMTP Protocol and Local Mail Delivery
Outbound Mail Delivery
Network Basics - LAN and WAN
The Web Development Process - Overview
Planning a Website
Who this course is for:
- Apiring Web Developers
- Web Enthusiasts interested in Learning how the Internet Works
- Students interested in Learning various Internet Protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, IMAP
- Students interested in learning how Local and Wide Area Networks Operate
- Students interested in the basics of Computer Networking
Instructor
- 4.3 Instructor Rating
- 97,694 Reviews
- 1,905,058 Students
- 270 Courses
YouAccel is dedicated to providing high-quality education in technology, business, and digital innovation. Since its founding in 2015, YouAccel has remained committed to making industry-relevant learning accessible to students, professionals, and entrepreneurs worldwide. With a strong focus on emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Full Stack Development, Business Strategy, Marketing, and Digital Media, YouAccel empowers individuals with the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world.
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