Fundamentals of Web Development

Fundamentals of Web Development, 3rd Edition guides you through the creation of enterprise-quality websites using current development frameworks. Written by leading teachers in the field and designed for serious programmers, this book is as valuable as a dev bootcamp. Its practical approach and comprehensive insight into the practice of web development covers HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, two server-side stacks (PHP and MySQL, as well as Node and MongoDB), CSS preprocessors, CSS design principles, ES6+ language additions, web and browser APIs, React, TypeScript, SQLite and NoSQL databases, GraphQL, serverless computing, caching, new security vulnerabilities, JWT authentication, DevOps, continuous integration/deployment, and microservice architectures. Coverage also includes the required ACM web development topics, aligned with real-world web development best practices.

The 3rd Edition covers the most vital trends and innovations in the field since 2016, including significantly increased coverage of JavaScript, while continuing to provide a thorough and comprehensive overview of both the theory and practice of web development.