Introduction to Web Design
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Web design is the process of creating the visual layout and user experience of a website. It uses HTML to structure content, CSS to style and design the page, and basic JavaScript to add interactivity. Good web design focuses on user-friendliness, attractive appearance, and smooth functionality, ensuring the website is easy to use, visually appealing, and works well on all devices.
Definition and Purpose of Web Design
Web design is the process of planning, creating, and arranging elements on a website so it looks appealing, functions properly, and provides a good user experience.
In simple words:
๐ Web design decides how a website looks, behaves, and feels.Purpose of web design
A well-designed website helps to:
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Give a great first impression
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Make information easy to find
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Guide users smoothly through pages
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Build trust and professionalism
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Improve engagement and conversions
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Work properly on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
A website may be beautiful, but if people canโt use it properly, the design has failed โ so web design balances looks + usability.
Components of a Website
A website is built using three core technologies:
๐น 1. HTML (Structure)
HTML forms the basic layout โ like the skeleton of your body.
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Headings
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Paragraphs
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Images
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Buttons
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Forms
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Tables
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Welcome to My Website
Tittle and Paragraph tag
<h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>
<p>This is a simple paragraph.</p>
2. CSS (Styling)
CSS makes your website attractive โ colors, spacing, layouts, backgrounds, animations.
If HTML is the skeleton, CSS is the skin, clothes, and decoration.
CSS (Styling)
CSS class Example
h1 {
color: blue;
text-align: center;
}
3. Basic JavaScript (Behavior)
JavaScript helps add interactivity.
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Buttons that perform actions
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Sliders & popups
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Form validation
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Menus that open/close
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Basic JavaScript on Button
<button onclick="alert('Hello!')">Click Me</button>