This course explores how the internet works, including the composition and transmission of data packets over both Local and Wide Area Networks. We take a look at the HTTP and HTTPS protocols as applicable to client and server side communications - including DNS Lookups. This course will also teach students how email exchange works over SMTP and IMAP. The role of Network Ports and Firewalls are also introduced.

The course comes complete with two bonus sections which offer a quick guide for aspiring Web Developers. Here we offer a brief overview of the Web Development Process and Basic insights into the planning stages of a small website.

Description

• Apiring Web Developers
• Web Enthusiasts interested in Learning how the Internet Works
• Students interested in Learning various Internet Protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, SMTP, IMAP
• Students interested in learning how Local and Wide Area Networks Operate
• Students interested in the basics of Computer Networking

Course content

• How the Internet Works
  • The Internet Overview
  • The HTTP Protocol
  • The HTTPS Protocol
  • The SMTP Protocol and Local Mail Delivery
  • Outbound Mail Delivery
  • Network Basics - LAN and WAN
  • Network Ports and Firewalls
• The Web Development Process - An Overview
  • Web Development Process Overview
• Planning a Website
  • Web Application Planning Overview