
Modern Web Design in 30 Days
Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS & JavaScript with Projects, Exercises, and AI-Powered Learning
Laurence Lars Svekis(Author)
Packt Publishing
Published on 4. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
358 pages
978-1-80760-449-3 (ISBN)
Description
Learn web design through a structured 30-day learning path that combines coding fundamentals, design thinking, and practical projects. Build functional web pages while understanding how modern websites are structured and styled.
Key Features
Follow a clear 30-day roadmap that gradually builds web development skills and confidence
Learn modern layout techniques including Flexbox, Grid, and responsive design fundamentals
Reinforce concepts with guided experiments, reflection prompts, and practical mini projects
Book DescriptionModern Web Design in 30 Days introduces the core technologies behind modern websites through a structured and approachable learning journey. Designed for beginners, the book guides readers through the tools used to build web pages while encouraging a practical, hands-on learning process.
The journey begins with the foundations of how the web works, explaining how browsers interpret HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to display and control pages. Readers learn to structure content with semantic HTML, apply visual styling with CSS, and add interactivity using JavaScript.
As the chapters progress, the book explores layout techniques such as Flexbox and CSS Grid, responsive design for different screen sizes, and principles that improve usability and visual clarity. Readers gain insight into how websites organize content, structure layouts, and guide user interaction.
Each chapter encourages experimentation, allowing readers to modify code, test ideas, and observe results. The book also introduces AI-assisted prompts that help reinforce understanding and support deeper exploration of key concepts.
By the end of the 30-day journey, readers will understand how modern websites are structured, styled, and enhanced with interactive features, providing a solid foundation for further study in web development.What you will learn
Understand how browsers load and display web pages
Structure meaningful content using semantic HTML
Style websites using CSS selectors and layout rules
Build responsive layouts using Flexbox and CSS Grid
Improve readability using typography and color
Add interaction using JavaScript events
Organize code with arrays, objects, and functions
Create dynamic content using DOM manipulation
Who this book is forThis book is for beginners who want to learn how modern websites are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is ideal for students, aspiring developers, and designers who want to understand the technical side of web creation.
The structured 30-day format makes it especially helpful for self-learners looking for a clear path to build practical web development skills from the ground up.
Key Features
Follow a clear 30-day roadmap that gradually builds web development skills and confidence
Learn modern layout techniques including Flexbox, Grid, and responsive design fundamentals
Reinforce concepts with guided experiments, reflection prompts, and practical mini projects
Book DescriptionModern Web Design in 30 Days introduces the core technologies behind modern websites through a structured and approachable learning journey. Designed for beginners, the book guides readers through the tools used to build web pages while encouraging a practical, hands-on learning process.
The journey begins with the foundations of how the web works, explaining how browsers interpret HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to display and control pages. Readers learn to structure content with semantic HTML, apply visual styling with CSS, and add interactivity using JavaScript.
As the chapters progress, the book explores layout techniques such as Flexbox and CSS Grid, responsive design for different screen sizes, and principles that improve usability and visual clarity. Readers gain insight into how websites organize content, structure layouts, and guide user interaction.
Each chapter encourages experimentation, allowing readers to modify code, test ideas, and observe results. The book also introduces AI-assisted prompts that help reinforce understanding and support deeper exploration of key concepts.
By the end of the 30-day journey, readers will understand how modern websites are structured, styled, and enhanced with interactive features, providing a solid foundation for further study in web development.What you will learn
Understand how browsers load and display web pages
Structure meaningful content using semantic HTML
Style websites using CSS selectors and layout rules
Build responsive layouts using Flexbox and CSS Grid
Improve readability using typography and color
Add interaction using JavaScript events
Organize code with arrays, objects, and functions
Create dynamic content using DOM manipulation
Who this book is forThis book is for beginners who want to learn how modern websites are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It is ideal for students, aspiring developers, and designers who want to understand the technical side of web creation.
The structured 30-day format makes it especially helpful for self-learners looking for a clear path to build practical web development skills from the ground up.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
669 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80760-449-3 (9781807604493)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Laurence Svekis is an experienced web application developer. He has worked on multiple enterprise-level applications, hundreds of websites, business solutions, and many unique and innovative web applications. He has expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL and is also passionate about web technologies, web application development, programming, and online marketing with a strong focus on social media and SEO. He is always willing to help his students experience what technology has to offer and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experiences with the world.
Content
Table of Contents
What Is Web Design & How the Web Really Works
Your First Website: Writing HTML from Scratch
Text, Links, Images & Page Structure
Introduction to CSS: Making Your Website Look Like a Website
CSS Selectors & the Cascade: How Styles Are Applied
The CSS Box Model: Spacing, Borders & Visual Balance
CSS Layout Basics: Display, Flow & Positioning
Flexbox Fundamentals: Designing One-Dimensional Layouts
Flexbox Advanced: Wrapping, Sizing & Responsive Behavior
Responsive Design Fundamentals: Mobile-First & Media Queries
CSS Grid Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Layouts
Typography & Color in Web Design: Readability, Hierarchy & Mood
Buttons, Forms & User Interaction Design
JavaScript Foundations: Bringing Websites to Life
JavaScript Events: Responding to User Actions
JavaScript Logic: Conditions, Decisions & User Feedback
JavaScript Functions: Reusable Logic & Clean Code
JavaScript Arrays & Loops: Working with Lists of Data
JavaScript Objects: Modeling Real-World Data
JavaScript DOM Manipulation: Creating & Updating Content Dynamically
Project 1: Building a Dynamic Personal Website (Part 1)
Project 1: Dynamic Content with JavaScript (Part 2)
Project 1: Interactivity & User Controls (Part 3)
Debugging, Errors & Developer Tools: Thinking Like a Developer
Project 2: Polishing, Refactoring & Code Quality
Accessibility & Inclusive Web Design: Building for Everyone
Performance, Optimization & Best Practices: Making Websites Fast & Smooth
Deployment & Publishing: Putting Your Website Online
Next Steps, Learning Paths & Building a Portfolio
Final Capstone, Reflection & Becoming a Self-Directed Web Designer
Appendix - Learning Resources, Reference & Next Steps
Appendix - Glossary of Web Design & Development Terms
Appendix - Command & Reference Guide (Quick Lookup)
What Is Web Design & How the Web Really Works
Your First Website: Writing HTML from Scratch
Text, Links, Images & Page Structure
Introduction to CSS: Making Your Website Look Like a Website
CSS Selectors & the Cascade: How Styles Are Applied
The CSS Box Model: Spacing, Borders & Visual Balance
CSS Layout Basics: Display, Flow & Positioning
Flexbox Fundamentals: Designing One-Dimensional Layouts
Flexbox Advanced: Wrapping, Sizing & Responsive Behavior
Responsive Design Fundamentals: Mobile-First & Media Queries
CSS Grid Fundamentals: Two-Dimensional Layouts
Typography & Color in Web Design: Readability, Hierarchy & Mood
Buttons, Forms & User Interaction Design
JavaScript Foundations: Bringing Websites to Life
JavaScript Events: Responding to User Actions
JavaScript Logic: Conditions, Decisions & User Feedback
JavaScript Functions: Reusable Logic & Clean Code
JavaScript Arrays & Loops: Working with Lists of Data
JavaScript Objects: Modeling Real-World Data
JavaScript DOM Manipulation: Creating & Updating Content Dynamically
Project 1: Building a Dynamic Personal Website (Part 1)
Project 1: Dynamic Content with JavaScript (Part 2)
Project 1: Interactivity & User Controls (Part 3)
Debugging, Errors & Developer Tools: Thinking Like a Developer
Project 2: Polishing, Refactoring & Code Quality
Accessibility & Inclusive Web Design: Building for Everyone
Performance, Optimization & Best Practices: Making Websites Fast & Smooth
Deployment & Publishing: Putting Your Website Online
Next Steps, Learning Paths & Building a Portfolio
Final Capstone, Reflection & Becoming a Self-Directed Web Designer
Appendix - Learning Resources, Reference & Next Steps
Appendix - Glossary of Web Design & Development Terms
Appendix - Command & Reference Guide (Quick Lookup)