First Issue: Fundamentals

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Introduction

Welcome to the first issue of our comprehensive guide to web development. In this issue, we will cover the fundamental concepts and skills required to get started with web development. We will also learn how to use Visual Studio Code (VSC) to create and manage our code repository.

Setting Up Your Environment

To begin with, you need to have Visual Studio Code (VSC) installed on your computer. If you haven't installed VSC yet, you can download it from the official website. Once you have VSC installed, follow these steps to set up your environment:

Step 1: Clone the Repository

The first step is to clone the repository in VSC. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Open VSC and navigate to the location where you want to clone the repository.
  • Click on the "Git" icon in the left sidebar and select "Clone Repository".
  • Paste the repository URL and click on "Clone".
  • Wait for the repository to be cloned. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the repository.

Step 2: Create an HTML File

Once the repository is cloned, create a new HTML file in the Module 1 folder. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Module 1 folder in the Explorer tab.
  • Right-click on the folder and select "New File".
  • Name the file with your name, for example, "patfrank.html".
  • Click on the file to open it in the editor.

Step 3: Add the Standard HTML Boilerplate

The next step is to add the standard HTML boilerplate to the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Type the following code in the editor:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
	<title>My First Web Page</title>
</head>
<body>
	
</body>
</html>
  • Press the "Ctrl + Spacebar" keys to auto-format the code.

Adding a Hyperlink

The next step is to add a hyperlink to a professional website on web development. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Add the following code in the Body section of the page:
<a href="https://www.w3schools.com/">Visit W3Schools</a>
  • This will create a hyperlink that points to the W3Schools website.

Adding an Image

The next step is to add an image to the Explorer tab in VSC. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Module 1 folder in the Explorer tab.
  • Right-click on the folder and select "New File".
  • Name the file with your name, for example, "image.jpg".
  • Click on the file to open it in the editor.
  • Add the following code in the Body section of the page:
<img src="image.jpg" alt="My Image">
  • This will display the image using the A (anchor) element tag.

Committing Your Changes

Once you have completed the above steps, commit your changes to the repository. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Source Control tab.
  • Click on the "Commit" button.
  • Enter a message explaining what you're adding to the repository, for example, "this is my code for Scenario 1".
  • Click on the "Commit" button to commit your changes.

Syncing Your Changes

The final step is to sync your changes to the repository. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Source Control tab.
  • Click on the "Sync" button.
  • Wait for the changes to be synced. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the repository.

Verifying Your Changes

Once you have synced your changes, verify that the file was added by checking the "Code" tab of this web page. To do this, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the "Code" tab of this web page.
  • Search for your file name, for example, "patfrank.html".
  • Click on the file to view its contents.

Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome to the Q&A section of our comprehensive guide to web development. In this section, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions related to web development and Visual Studio Code (VSC).

Q&A

Q: What is Visual Studio Code (VSC)?

A: Visual Studio Code (VSC) is a free, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. It is a lightweight, yet powerful editor that supports a wide range of programming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and many more.

Q: How do I install VSC?

A: To install VSC, follow these steps:

  • Go to the official VSC website and download the installer.
  • Run the installer and follow the prompts to install VSC.
  • Once installed, launch VSC and start exploring its features.

Q: How do I clone a repository in VSC?

A: To clone a repository in VSC, follow these steps:

  • Open VSC and navigate to the location where you want to clone the repository.
  • Click on the "Git" icon in the left sidebar and select "Clone Repository".
  • Paste the repository URL and click on "Clone".
  • Wait for the repository to be cloned. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the repository.

Q: How do I create a new HTML file in VSC?

A: To create a new HTML file in VSC, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Module 1 folder in the Explorer tab.
  • Right-click on the folder and select "New File".
  • Name the file with your name, for example, "patfrank.html".
  • Click on the file to open it in the editor.

Q: How do I add a hyperlink to a professional website on web development?

A: To add a hyperlink to a professional website on web development, follow these steps:

  • Add the following code in the Body section of the page:
<a href="https://www.w3schools.com/">Visit W3Schools</a>
  • This will create a hyperlink that points to the W3Schools website.

Q: How do I add an image to the Explorer tab in VSC?

A: To add an image to the Explorer tab in VSC, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Module 1 folder in the Explorer tab.
  • Right-click on the folder and select "New File".
  • Name the file with your name, for example, "image.jpg".
  • Click on the file to open it in the editor.
  • Add the following code in the Body section of the page:
<img src="image.jpg" alt="My Image">
  • This will display the image using the A (anchor) element tag.

Q: How do I commit my changes to the repository?

A: To commit your changes to the repository, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Source Control tab.
  • Click on the "Commit" button.
  • Enter a message explaining what you're adding to the repository, for example, "this is my code for Scenario 1".
  • Click on the "Commit" button to commit your changes.

Q: How do I sync my changes to the repository?

A: To sync your changes to the repository, follow these steps:

  • Navigate to the Source Control tab.
  • Click on the "Sync" button.
  • Wait for the changes to be synced. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the repository.

Conclusion

In this Q&A section, we answered some of the most frequently asked questions related to web development and Visual Studio Code (VSC). We hope that this section has been helpful in clarifying any doubts you may have had. In the next issue, we will cover more advanced topics in web development.

Additional Resources

Next Issue

In the next issue, we will cover more advanced topics in web development, including:

  • CSS selectors and properties
  • JavaScript basics
  • HTML forms and validation
  • And more!

Stay tuned for the next issue!