I teach: Web Design

WEB DESIGN

1. Introduction to WordPress

   • Understanding the WordPress platform and its components

   • Exploring the WordPress dashboard and settings

2. WordPress Installation and Setup

   • Installing WordPress locally or on a web server

   • Configuring basic settings (site title, tagline, permalinks, etc.)

3. Themes and Templates

   • Choosing and installing WordPress themes

   • Customizing themes using the WordPress Customizer

4. Plugins and Widgets

   • Installing and activating plugins for additional functionality

   • Adding and configuring widgets to enhance site features

5. Content Creation and Management

   • Creating and organizing posts and pages

   • Managing media (images, videos, etc.) and creating galleries

6. Customization and Design

   • Customizing site layout and design using theme options

   • Using CSS for advanced styling and customization

7. WordPress Security and Maintenance

   • Implementing security measures (SSL, strong passwords, etc.)

   • Performing regular backups and updates

8. SEO Optimization

   • Optimizing content for search engines using SEO plugins

   • Understanding keywords, meta tags, and site indexing

9. User Management and Permissions

   • Managing user roles and permissions

   • Creating and managing user accounts

10. Advanced Topics

    • Setting up e-commerce functionality using WooCommerce

    • Integrating social media and analytics tools

    • Implementing custom post types and taxonomies

11. Project Work

    • Building a complete WordPress website from start to finish

    • Encouraging creativity and problem-solving through practical projects

Database

1. Introduction to Databases

   • Understanding the role of databases in storing and managing data

   • Exploring different types of databases (relational, NoSQL, etc.)

2. Relational Database Concepts

   • Introduction to tables, rows, and columns

   • Understanding primary keys, foreign keys, and relationships

3. Database Design

   • Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling

   • Normalization techniques to reduce data redundancy

4. SQL Basics

   • Structured Query Language (SQL) syntax and commands

   • Creating and managing databases, tables, and indexes

5. Data Manipulation with SQL

   • Querying data using SELECT statements

   • Inserting, updating, and deleting data

6. Advanced SQL Queries

   • Joins (inner join, outer join, etc.) to combine data from multiple tables

   • Subqueries and aggregate functions (SUM, COUNT, AVG, etc.)

7. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

   • Introduction to popular DBMS like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.

   • Installing and configuring a DBMS environment

8. Database Administration

   • Managing user accounts and permissions

   • Performing database backups, restores, and optimizations

9. Data Modeling and Optimization

   • Designing efficient database schemas for specific use cases

   • Indexing strategies for improving query performance

10. Security and Integrity

    • Implementing database security measures (authentication, encryption, etc.)

    • Enforcing data integrity constraints (constraints, triggers, etc.)

11. Database Connectivity

    • Connecting databases to applications using programming languages (Python, Java, etc.)

    • Understanding APIs and database drivers

12. Project Work

    • Designing and implementing a database for a real-world scenario

    • Hands-on exercises and projects to reinforce learning and application