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Introduction to Front-End Web Development - Bootstrap
Live course taught by Matthew Hunt for Spring 2027 High School, Middle School Computer Science
Category
Computer Science
Grade
High School, Middle School
Semester
Spring 2027
Starts
Jan 4, 2027
Days
Mon
Summary

Take a step into the world of web development with Introduction to Front-End Web Development - Bootstrap! This engaging course will teach you the foundations of Bootstrap, from containers and grids to pagination. With hands-on assignments, quizzes, and a final project, you will gain the skills and confidence to start building your own website and start your journey in front-end web development.

Course Description

In an Introduction to Front-End Web Development - Bootstrap, students will endeavor to learn the fundamentals of Bootstrap, a free front-end framework for faster and easier web development. This course is designed for beginners and provides a hands-on, structured approach to learning Bootstrap, from containers and grids to slightly more advanced concepts like pagination. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in Bootstrap, empowering them to begin creating well-structured, interactive, and coherent web pages.

Each class introduces a specific concept in Bootstrap, accompanied by practical exercises and assignments to reinforce learning. Throughout the course, students will gain proficiency with essential tools like Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Quizzes and a final project will assess comprehension, while homework assignments submitted via GitHub will provide continuous opportunities for applied practice. Topics covered include containers, grids, typography, colors, tables, forms, jumbotrons, alerts, buttons, button groups, badges, progress bars, spinners, pagination, list groups, cards, drop downs, collapsibles, navs, and navbars. 

This course emphasizes hands-on learning. Students will complete four quizzes on Caravel, while the final project will be a portfolio web page submitted to the student’s GitHub repo. Grading is distributed as follows: homework (20%), quizzes (20%), and final project (60%). By the end of the course, students will not only have a command of Bootstrap but also the confidence to continue their journey in web development.


Instructor: Matthew Hunt

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Web Dev End-to-End Learning Roadmap

Most programming courses, especially at the college level, are often fragmented, focusing on individual technologies used in web development without providing a cohesive understanding of how these pieces fit together. This lack of integration can leave students with gaps in their knowledge and an incomplete picture of the web development process.

To address this, I am creating a series of courses designed to teach students the full end-to-end process of web development, rather than isolating specific aspects. These courses aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of how different technologies and concepts work together to build functional, modern web applications.

At the same time, I am designing the introductory-level courses to be accessible to beginners, with no prerequisites. This allows students who are curious about web development to explore specific topics, such as front-end design or back-end programming, without needing prior experience. The goal is to create a flexible learning path that caters to both beginners and those seeking a deeper, more integrated understanding of web development.

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Bootstrap

JQuery

  • Coming Soon!

Git

  • Coming Soon!

PHP

  • Coming Soon!

MySQL

Special notes

All that is needed is a computer with:

Total classes

12

Class dates

Mondays, January 4 to April 5, 2027. (No classes on Feb. 15 and March 29)

Starting time

1:00 PM Eastern (12:00 PM Central, 11:00 AM Mountain, 10:00 AM Pacific)

Duration

55 minutes

Prerequisites

Introduction to Front-End Web Development – HTML recommended but not required

Suggested grade level

8th - 12th grade

Suggested credit

1 semester of Computer Science

Outline

Course Outline: 

  • Class 1: Introduction to Git and Bootstrap

  • Class 2: Containers and Grids

  • Class 3: Typography and Colors - Quiz

  • Class 4: Tables and Images

  • Class 5: Jumbotrons and Alerts - Quiz

  • Class 6: Buttons and Button Groups

  • Class 7: Badges, Progress Bars, and Spinners - Quiz

  • Class 8: Pagination and List Groups

  • Class 9: Cards, Dropdowns, and Collapsibles  - Quiz

  • Class 10: Navs and Navbars

  • Class 11: Final Project – Part 1

  • Class 12: Final Project – Part 2

Homework

Homework will be assigned at the end of each class and is due prior to the next class. Each homework assignment will be submitted to GitHub via git. Students can expect to spend 30 to 45 minutes 2-3 days a week working on their homework and studying for quizzes. Students who follow along with coding on a separate computer or by writing down the coding examples on paper can expect to spend less time on homework.

Fees

For all 12 classes: $217 if you register on or before November 15; $237 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Course name
Introduction to Front-End Web Development - Bootstrap
Instructor
Matthew Hunt
Semester
Spring 2027
Meeting days
Monday
Category
Computer Science
Grade levels
High School, Middle School
Start time
January 4th, 2027 at 1:00 PM ET
Course type
Live
Price
$237
Seats available
25 seats available
Seats remaining
24 seats remaining
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Matthew Hunt
matt@principledsoftware.net

Matthew Hunt, owner of Principled Software Solutions, LLC, founded his software company in 2021 with the goal of becoming a “Jack of all Technical Trades,” delivering comprehensive technical solutions for his clients. From small businesses like Redesigned Retail to large corporations such as Do it Best Corp, Principled Software Solutions, LLC is committed to meeting a wide range of software and hardware needs for businesses of all sizes.

Matthew graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2019. In 2020, he married his wife, Leah. Together, they have three children and live in the Fort Wayne area. They are active and devoted parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese and are fully faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

For the past four years, Matthew has volunteered as a group leader for Fraternus, a Catholic organization aimed at mentoring middle school boys to become virtuous men and future fathers who will restore the Church and their communities.

Matthew is passionate about software development and is eager to share his expertise with students, helping to train the next generation of developers to put technology back at service of people.

Click here to learn more about Matthew Hunt.