HTML5 and CSS3 Syllabus

1: Introduction to HTML

• Overview of HTML
• Basic structure of an HTML document
• HTML elements and tags
• Text formatting and semantics

2: Working with Links and Images

• Creating hyperlinks
• Linking to external resources
• Inserting images
• Image formats and optimization

3: Lists and Tables

• Creating ordered and unordered lists
• Designing tables
• Table headers, rows, and cells
• Table accessibility

4: Forms and Input Elements

• Creating HTML forms
• Input types and attributes
• Form validation
• Styling forms with CSS

5: Multimedia and Embedding

• Embedding audio and video
• Using the <audio> and <video> elements
• Embedding external content (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube videos)

6: Semantic HTML5

• Semantic elements (e.g., <header>, <nav>, <section>, <article>, <footer>)
• Accessibility considerations
• SEO best practices with semantic HTML

7: Responsive Web Design

• Introduction to responsive design
• Media queries
• Flexbox and Grid layout
• Creating responsive navigation menus

8: Introduction to CSS

• Overview of CSS
• CSS syntax and selectors
• Applying styles inline, internal, and external

9: Working with Text and Fonts

• Styling text properties (e.g., font-family, font-size, color)
• Using web fonts
• Text effects (e.g., text-shadow, text-transform)

10: Box Model and Layout

• Understanding the box model
• Margin, padding, border properties
• Positioning elements (static, relative, absolute, fixed)
• Creating layouts with floats

11: CSS3 Transitions and Animations

• Introduction to CSS3 animations
• Transition properties
• Keyframe animations
• Animation timing and easing functions

12: CSS3 Advanced Features

• CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS, LESS)
• CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap)
• CSS methodologies (e.g., BEM, SMACSS)

13: CSS Grid and Flexbox

• Understanding CSS Grid Layout
• Flexbox fundamentals
• Building layouts with Grid and Flexbox

14: CSS Best Practices and Optimization

• Writing efficient CSS code
• Performance optimization techniques
• Cross-browser compatibility

15: Advanced HTML Structure and Semantics

• Semantic HTML5 elements in depth
• Accessibility considerations and ARIA roles
• Microdata and schema markup

16: Advanced Forms and Inputs

• Custom form styling with CSS
• Form validation using HTML5 attributes and JavaScript
• Creating accessible and user-friendly forms

17: Web Storage and Offline Applications

• Local Storage and Session Storage
• IndexedDB for larger data storage
• Service Workers and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

18: Geolocation and Device Access

• Using the Geolocation API
• Accessing device hardware (e.g., camera, microphone) with HTML5 APIs
• Privacy and security considerations

19: Canvas and WebGL

• Drawing graphics with the HTML5 Canvas API
• Introduction to WebGL for 3D graphics
• Creating interactive visualizations and games

20: Web Components

• Introduction to Web Components
• Shadow DOM
• Custom Elements and HTML Templates

21: Advanced Media Handling

• Manipulating audio and video with JavaScript
• Media streaming and adaptive bitrate streaming
• Media Source Extensions (MSE)

22: Advanced CSS Selectors and Specificity

• Pseudo-classes and pseudo-elements
• Attribute selectors and combinators
• Specificity and the cascade

23: Responsive Design Techniques

• Flexbox and Grid layout for advanced responsive design
• Viewport units and responsive typography
• Creating responsive images and videos

24: CSS Preprocessors and Postprocessors

• Advanced SASS/SCSS features (e.g., mixins, functions, extends)
• CSS postprocessors (e.g., Autoprefixer)
• Task runners and build systems (e.g., Gulp, Webpack)

25: CSS Animation and Transitions

• Keyframe animations with CSS3
• Using animation libraries (e.g., GreenSock)
• Performance optimization for animations

26: Advanced Layout Techniques

• CSS Grid Layout for complex layouts
• Multi-column layout
• CSS Regions and Exclusions

27: CSS Frameworks and Architecture

• Deep dive into popular CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Foundation)
• Scalable and maintainable CSS architecture (e.g., BEM, SMACSS, OOCSS)

28: CSS Optimization and Performance

• Critical CSS and reducing render-blocking resources
• CSS minification and compression techniques
• Performance audits and optimization tools

29: Final Project and Portfolio Development

• Apply advanced HTML5 and CSS3 techniques to a comprehensive project
• Portfolio review and preparation for real-world applications