AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations

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AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations

This course is part of Applied AI in Web Development Specialization

Instructor: Barry Finder

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build a strong foundation in Python programming using variables, data types, functions, collections, loops, and conditional logic.
Configure a professional development environment using Visual Studio Code, the terminal, and Google Colab.
Explain how Python supports modern web development through server-side programming, web frameworks, and AI-enabled applications.
Apply foundational programming concepts to develop simple Python programs for web development scenarios.

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AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations introduces learners to Python programming while demonstrating how Python powers modern web applications and AI-enabled development. Through hands-on coding exercises and practical programming activities, learners build the foundational skills needed to understand server-side development, automate common programming tasks, and prepare for more advanced web development concepts.

Throughout the course, learners establish a professional development environment using Visual Studio Code and Google Colab, review core web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and develop Python programming skills such as variables, data types, functions, conditional logic, collections, loops, and data manipulation. They also explore how Python supports modern web frameworks, server-side application development, and AI-powered web experiences. By the end of the course, learners will have a strong programming foundation, understand how Python fits within the web development ecosystem, and be prepared to continue into more advanced backend and AI-enabled application development.

Python has become one of the most widely used programming languages for modern web development, powering everything from server-side applications to AI-enabled web experiences. In this module, you'll build a foundation in Python by exploring core programming concepts, setting up your development environment, and learning how Python supports web development workflows. You'll also examine how Python integrates with web frameworks and AI tools to create dynamic, intelligent web applications. As you work through the module, focus on understanding the underlying programming concepts rather than memorizing syntax. A strong foundation in Python will make it easier to learn new tools, frameworks, and AI technologies as your web development skills continue to grow. <p><b>Module Objective:</b> Describe how Python programming is applied in web development, including the creation of web applications using Python frameworks, handling server-side logic, and integrating AI into web applications.</p>

What's included

197 readings9 assignments

197 readingsTotal 685 minutes

Introduction to python for web development1 minute
Overview1 minute
Overview: Four essential elements4 minutes
Do this sections4 minutes
Key takeaways5 minutes
Web development fundamentals review1 minute
Key terms2 minutes
Introduction2 minutes
Web development fundamentals2 minutes
Tech conference 20231 minute
Additional resource2 minutes
Basic structure of an HTML document2 minutes
HTML essentials: Part 13 minutes
HTML essentials: Part 23 minutes
Semantic HTML2 minutes
Event landing page using semantic HTML2 minutes
Semantic HTML essentials: Part 13 minutes
Semantic HTML essentials: Part 23 minutes
CSS review2 minutes
Global styles2 minutes
CSS variables3 minutes
Header styles2 minutes
Header styles code explained2 minutes
Main section styles2 minutes
Main section styles code explained2 minutes
Schedule styles2 minutes
Schedule styles code explained2 minutes
Footer styles2 minutes
Media query for responsiveness2 minutes
When screen width is below 768px2 minutes
JavaScript interactivity1 minute
Smooth scrolling1 minute
JavaScript for smooth scrolling2 minutes
JavaScript for smooth scrolling explained3 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Developer setup1 minute
Key terms4 minutes
Development tools3 minutes
Set up your terminal1 minute
Mac and Linux users2 minutes
Windows users3 minutes
Setting up Visual Studio Code5 minutes
Popular IDEs2 minutes
Two primary environments2 minutes
Do this: Download Visual Studio Code1 minute
Visual Studio Code2 minutes
Install command-line tool3 minutes
Practice the code command2 minutes
Visual Studio Code editor screen2 minutes
Different areas of the VSCode screen3 minutes
Setting up Visual Studio Code extensions2 minutes
Do this: Install PrettierJS2 minutes
Do this: Use PrettierJS1 minute
Ill-formatted JavaScript2 minutes
Open the command palette1 minute
Do this: Install live server2 minutes
Test your installation5 minutes
Understanding notebooks1 minute
Features of notebooks5 minutes
Jupyter notebook3 minutes
Key takeaways3 minutes
Start using Google Colab2 minutes
Key terms3 minutes
Colab characteristics5 minutes
Introduction to the Colab interface2 minutes
Accessing Colab5 minutes
Do this: Access Colab15 minutes
Navigating Google Colab2 minutes
Top navigation menu2 minutes
Seven options in the Colab menu bar 10 minutes
Left-side navigation menu1 minute
Left-side navigation menu options 1-45 minutes
Left-side navigation menu options 5-73 minutes
Left-side navigation menu options 8-103 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Python programming basics1 minute
Key terms2 minutes
Introduction2 minutes
Python variables8 minutes
Using variables2 minutes
Integer variable2 minutes
Neural network4 minutes
Naming Python variables5 minutes
Good and bad variables3 minutes
Python variable scope6 minutes
Global variable3 minutes
Managing global variables3 minutes
Python literals4 minutes
Python data types1 minute
Numeric variables2 minutes
Declaring a numeric variable3 minutes
String variables3 minutes
Boolean variables2 minutes
Collections of variables2 minutes
Declaring a collection3 minutes
Converting data types in Python2 minutes
Implicit data type conversion3 minutes
Do this: Implicit data conversion10 minutes
Explicit data type conversion3 minutes
Converting a string to a number5 minutes
Converting a number to a string5 minutes
Python functions3 minutes
Using the def keyword5 minutes
Using the return keyword4 minutes
Python functions default arguments5 minutes
Conditional logic3 minutes
Python conditional logic12 minutes
The if operator4 minutes
The and operator4 minutes
The or operator4 minutes
The not operator4 minutes
Control flow2 minutes
Syntax for control flow3 minutes
NLP application example3 minutes
Explanation of the NLP application code snippet3 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Python strings and numbers1 minute
Key terms1 minute
Introduction1 minute
Python strings10 minutes
String length4 minutes
Identifying string length3 minutes
Combining strings3 minutes
Add a space3 minutes
Python string methods8 minutes
String Methods: Finding string position6 minutes
Do this: Find a string position10 minutes
Replacing strings5 minutes
Do this: Use replace()5 minutes
Splitting strings3 minutes
Do this: Split up strings10 minutes
Manipulate Python numbers2 minutes
Python numeric operators8 minutes
Python and JavaScript1 minute
Numeric operators: Python versus JavaScript5 minutes
Python assignment operators4 minutes
Python comparison operators5 minutes
Python versus JavaScript operators5 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Python collections and loops1 minute
Key terms3 minutes
Introduction2 minutes
Python lists and tuples10 minutes
Python list and tuple methods12 minutes
Lists for web development2 minutes
Lists2 minutes
Creating a list2 minutes
Accessing a list5 minutes
Changing data in a list3 minutes
List methods8 minutes
Tuples2 minutes
Creating, accessing, and converting tuples7 minutes
List and tuple methods1 minute
Counting occurrences with count()4 minutes
Finding an index number with index()2 minutes
user_index3 minutes
Hyperparameter tuning5 minutes
The index() method1 minute
Dictionaries2 minutes
Python dictionaries12 minutes
Python dictionary methods8 minutes
Creating a dictionary2 minutes
Other dictionary methods3 minutes
Retrieving a value with get()2 minutes
Model_parameters2 minutes
Parameter value3 minutes
More dictionary methods4 minutes
Loops in Python1 minute
Python for loops9 minutes
General syntax of a for loop in Python5 minutes
The get_recommendations() function4 minutes
Using the get_recommendations() function1 minute
Python collection and loops5 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Python programming in web development1 minute
Key terms2 minutes
Introduction4 minutes
Django5 minutes
Middleware support1 minute
Django view3 minutes
Flask5 minutes
Flask: Example5 minutes
Server-side programming with Python2 minutes
Flask handling form data in a web application5 minutes
Database integration2 minutes
Understanding ML models5 minutes
Integrating artificial intelligence1 minute
Unleashing the power of AI in web development4 minutes
AI-driven web applications7 minutes
Examples of ML applications8 minutes
Applications for AI models8 minutes
Example integrations5 minutes
Integrating an ML model into a flask application7 minutes
Key takeaways2 minutes
Summary and assessment: Introduction to Python and web development1 minute
Module summary6 minutes
Key takeaways1 minute

9 assignmentsTotal 118 minutes

Knowledge check: Web development fundamentals review2 minutes
Knowledge check: Web development fundamentals review6 minutes
Knowledge check: Developer setup7 minutes
Knowledge check Start using Google Colab15 minutes
Knowledge check: Python programming basics20 minutes
Knowledge check: Python strings and numbers15 minutes
Knowledge check: Python collections and loops10 minutes
Knowledge check: Python programming in web development8 minutes
Assessment: Introduction to Python and web development35 minutes

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