Web and App Development

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[Featured Image] Three web developers sitting at a table in an open concept office use backend languages to write code on their laptops.

Why Learn Back-End Languages?

Modern websites need back-end development to maintain a responsive, smooth system that provides users with a positive experience. Explore back-end development, including role types and paths to learning this skill.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two web developers are looking at a computer monitor designing a cascading style sheet.

What Is CSS?

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, in a programming language that offers stylistic choices for web design. Deepen your understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), one of the key technologies in website creation.

October 24, 2024

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[Featured Image] A man is sitting at his home office having a job interview for a full stack developer project.

Full Stack Developer Interview Questions: What to Expect in 2025

Prepare for your next full-stack developer interview and discover how to answer some of the questions interviewers may ask.

October 17, 2024

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[Featured Image] Three web developers sitting at a table in an open concept office use backend languages to write code on their laptops.

Why Learn Back-End Languages?

Modern websites need back-end development to maintain a responsive, smooth system that provides users with a positive experience. Explore back-end development, including role types and paths to learning this skill.

November 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two web developers are looking at a computer monitor designing a cascading style sheet.

What Is CSS?

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, in a programming language that offers stylistic choices for web design. Deepen your understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), one of the key technologies in website creation.

October 24, 2024

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Explore popular web and app development courses

Meta

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis

Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Image Analysis, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Cloud Hosting

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan

Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Usability, Web Design and Development, Application Frameworks, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications

4.7
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured Image] A software developer works on building the application layer and relevant protocols for a new program.

Understanding the Application Layer of the OSI Model

The application layer enables you to access and interface with network resources, such as digital communications and browsing. Explore why the application layer is important and how it works.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A programmer works on getting his full stack developer certification in his home office, watching something on his laptop and taking notes in a notebook on his knee.

Full-Stack Developer Certification Guide

A full-stack developer certification or certificate can help you build and verify the skills you need in this career path. Explore some of your certification options below.

October 3, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman stands outside wearing augmented reality (AR) glasses.

What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Discover the difference between AR and VR and how augmented reality (AR) can enhance the world with digital information, including real use cases for AR and careers that work with AR technology.

August 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A programmer sits at his desk and helps his company integrate AI.

Will AI Replace Programmers and Software Engineers?

Discover answers to the question, "Will AI replace programmers and software engineers?' Explore the benefits and limitations of AI and the future of programming with this guide.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young web developer sitting in front of a computer and discussing their coding with a coworker.

How to Become a Web Developer Without a Degree

Learn about how to become a web developer without a degree, including the different types of web development jobs, skill requirements, and steps to follow to reach your career goals.

April 2, 2024

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[Featured image] A Java developer sits at his desk with a laptop and talks about his next project with a colleague.

What Does a Java Developer Do?

Explore the work duties, skills, and employment prospects of a Java developer.

April 2, 2024

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[Featured Image] A dark-haired programmer turns away from their laptop and computer monitor while learning how to code.

A Beginner’s Guide for Learning How to Code

Learning how to code, particularly if you’re a beginner, can be challenging. Use this helpful guide to learn more about what coding is, discover different coding languages, explore the benefits of learning to code, and more.

April 1, 2024

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[Featured image] A woman uses an augmented reality app on a tablet to measure space for her interior design career.

5 Augmented Reality Careers

Discover five augmented reality career options in this increasingly popular industry and explore tips for getting started.

March 21, 2024

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[Featured image] A front-end web developer sits at a computer wearing a headset and chats with a client about creating a new website.

How to Become a Front-End Web Developer

Learn more about the typical requirements associated with a career as a front-end web developer. Additionally, explore the usual tasks you will perform, the education and skills you need, and the earning potential for this position.

March 14, 2024

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[Featured Image] A man is sitting at his home office having a job interview for a full stack developer project.

Full Stack Developer Interview Questions: What to Expect in 2025

Prepare for your next full-stack developer interview and discover how to answer some of the questions interviewers may ask.

October 17, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A software developer works on building the application layer and relevant protocols for a new program.

Understanding the Application Layer of the OSI Model

The application layer enables you to access and interface with network resources, such as digital communications and browsing. Explore why the application layer is important and how it works.

October 4, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A programmer works on getting his full stack developer certification in his home office, watching something on his laptop and taking notes in a notebook on his knee.

Full-Stack Developer Certification Guide

A full-stack developer certification or certificate can help you build and verify the skills you need in this career path. Explore some of your certification options below.

October 3, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman stands outside wearing augmented reality (AR) glasses.

What Is Augmented Reality (AR)?

Discover the difference between AR and VR and how augmented reality (AR) can enhance the world with digital information, including real use cases for AR and careers that work with AR technology.

August 28, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A programmer sits at his desk and helps his company integrate AI.

Will AI Replace Programmers and Software Engineers?

Discover answers to the question, "Will AI replace programmers and software engineers?' Explore the benefits and limitations of AI and the future of programming with this guide.

April 5, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A young web developer sitting in front of a computer and discussing their coding with a coworker.

How to Become a Web Developer Without a Degree

Learn about how to become a web developer without a degree, including the different types of web development jobs, skill requirements, and steps to follow to reach your career goals.

April 2, 2024

Article

[Featured image] A Java developer sits at his desk with a laptop and talks about his next project with a colleague.

What Does a Java Developer Do?

Explore the work duties, skills, and employment prospects of a Java developer.

April 2, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A dark-haired programmer turns away from their laptop and computer monitor while learning how to code.

A Beginner’s Guide for Learning How to Code

Learning how to code, particularly if you’re a beginner, can be challenging. Use this helpful guide to learn more about what coding is, discover different coding languages, explore the benefits of learning to code, and more.

April 1, 2024

Article

[Featured image] A woman uses an augmented reality app on a tablet to measure space for her interior design career.

5 Augmented Reality Careers

Discover five augmented reality career options in this increasingly popular industry and explore tips for getting started.

March 21, 2024

Article

[Featured image] A front-end web developer sits at a computer wearing a headset and chats with a client about creating a new website.

How to Become a Front-End Web Developer

Learn more about the typical requirements associated with a career as a front-end web developer. Additionally, explore the usual tasks you will perform, the education and skills you need, and the earning potential for this position.

March 14, 2024

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Web and app development cover a wide variety of skills and careers, from programming languages like Python and Java to front- and back-end development. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore web and app development topics, including:

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