CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

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edX
Pricing

Free Online Course (Audit)
Languages

English
Certificate

$199.00 Certificate Available
Duration & workload

12 weeks, 6-9 hours a week
Sessions

On-Demand
Subtitles

English

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Computer Science for Web Programming

5.0

Overview

Topics include database design, scalability, security, and user experience. Through hands-on projects, you'll learn to write and use APIs, create interactive UIs, and leverage cloud services like GitHub and Heroku. By course's end, you'll emerge with knowledge and experience in principles, languages, and tools that empower you to design and deploy applications on the Internet.

Taught by

David J. Malan and Colton Ogden

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 45 Class Central reviews

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Ronny De Winter @RonnyDeWinter
367

The course covers amongst others the 2 main python web frameworks Flask and Django. Flask as a lightweight framework, Django for a full-featured solution. It is a great course on modern web development using python on the server side and javascript…

The course covers amongst others the 2 main python web frameworks Flask and Django. Flask as a lightweight framework, Django for a full-featured solution.

It is a great course on modern web development using python on the server side and javascript on the client, including git, CSS, HTML, animation, SVG, and bootstrap. Also, SQL, ORM, APIs, templating are covered. Everything is explained very well with little hands-on code examples.

The final weeks are somewhat more theoretical on topics like testing, CI/CD, travis, scalability, scaling databases, and caching.

The last week handles security issues on every one of the previous week's topics with good explanations for DOS attacks, SQL injection, cross-site, and more.

The course is quite heavy on workload, every week has 1h45m course video, unfortunately not split in short session. I recommend watching the lectures in smaller chunks of max 30 minutes, which is better to digest the material.

In the early weeks, there is a project assignment every other week, 4 in total. These project assignments need quite some effort, 6 hours or more depending on your experience. This makes it difficult to evenly spread the workload over the weeks. I combined the lectures of 2 consecutive weeks in one week and spent my time of the next week on the project assignment. This was ok for the first 4 weeks, however projects 3 and 4 were heavier.

The submitter for the projects was not available, marked “Coming soon”, even at the end of the 12 weeks of course! The course does not use the discussion forum from edX but refers to all kinds of chat applications. Most of these discussion forums are sparsely occupied, questions seldom answered, and no teaching assistants were available.

In short:
+ top content, excellent instructor, challenging assignments

I would give CS50web easily 5 stars if:
- the lectures were split into smaller chunks
- only one discussion forum was promoted, and
- I could submit my projects and receive feedback
Elisha Kingdom
52

I have followed a lot of tutorials but this one is a very complete introduction to web development. Also, i have tried a lot of frameworks but this course's choice, Django ooh! Just the best for beginning yet powerful for production!
Brigido Domingos Siga
13

No momento, há um grande número de empregos solicitados em programação de computadores e um número crescente de cursos de programação online gratuitos que nos ajuda a conseguir um desses empregos, mesmo sem um diploma tradicional em ciência da computação.

Isso mostra que, com ajuda desses excelentes aulas de programação online e que a plataforma nos recomenda a melhor em cada dia e se aperfeiçoar mais. Sendo um iniciante total ou um profissional procurando aprimorar suas habilidades, há algo para você nesta lista.

Obrigado.
Olayemi Oluwagbemiga Faleke
11

It was indeed very interesting I was able to master the course..and all assignments were answered correctly. I can boldly say I am a programmer ready to future in my world with the relevant Skills learned and mastered.
Iskilu Rasheed Akanni
9

It is a course that is well detailed and explained. I will urge everyone who want to build a career in programming to learning this wonderful Bootcamp videos.
Debjit Kushari
1

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript is a comprehensive intermediate course ideal for those seeking to build real-world web applications. Designed as a follow-up to CS50's Introduction to Computer Science, this course covers both fronte…

CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript is a comprehensive intermediate course ideal for those seeking to build real-world web applications. Designed as a follow-up to CS50's Introduction to Computer Science, this course covers both frontend and backend development, providing a solid foundation in full-stack programming.

The course begins with HTML, CSS, and Git for version control, setting up the essentials for web design and development. It quickly moves into backend development with Python and Flask, teaching students how to create dynamic, data-driven applications. The integration of SQL for database management enhances this, allowing learners to build web applications with persistent data storage.

One of the course’s strengths is its detailed focus on JavaScript, particularly its role in frontend development. The course delves into modern JavaScript concepts, including asynchronous programming and frameworks like React, ensuring students gain experience with the latest tools used in web development.

The pace can be intense, especially for beginners, but the comprehensive lectures, problem sets, and projects offer ample opportunity to practice and apply the material. Overall, it's an excellent course for anyone wanting to strengthen their web development skills and learn best practices in Python and JavaScript.
EMİR.

A great, fast, and effective program. Thank you everyone, I hope it opens doors for me in my education and professional life.
Anonymous

I am a student of computer science and want to learn something creative and knowledgeable want to share different ideas.
I want to learn something good which help me in future.
Maicon Lima

Muito bom o curso com aprendizado dinâmico e num lugar renomado.

Aprecio o aprendizado acelerado e dinâmico
Muhammad Sohaib
4

The course covers amongst others the 2 main python web frameworks Flask and Django. Flask as a lightweight framework, Django for a full-featured solution.

It is a great course on modern web development using python on the server side and javascript on the client, including git, CSS, HTML, animation, SVG, and bootstrap. Also, SQL, ORM, APIs, templating are covered.
CHARLES GATHU THUO

I found this course to be very engaging and informative. The instructor did an excellent job breaking down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-follow lessons. The examples and case studies made the content feel practical and relevant, which really helped me apply what I learned.

While the course is strong overall, I think it could benefit from additional interactive elements, such as more quizzes or group discussions, to reinforce learning. That said, I would definitely recommend it to learners who want to build confidence in [topic] and gain practical knowledge they can apply immediately.”
Askin Keles

This course was an excellent introduction to computer science. The instructors explain complex concepts in a very clear and structured way. The assignments are challenging but rewarding, and I feel much more confident in my programming skills after completing it. Highly recommended for beginners and those looking to strengthen their fundamentals.
Julio Cezar
2

Great course! I was able to learn a lot, and I highly recommend it. I have no complaints! The instructors were knowledgeable, the material was clear, and the practical exercises were very helpful.
SAMUYIWA OLAJIDE

CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript is an excellent follow-up to CS50x, offering a strong foundation in modern web development. It covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python (with Flask), Git, SQL, and key concepts like APIs, user authentication, and scalability. The course is well-structured, project-based, and challenges learners to build real-world applications. It's ideal for those looking to transition from beginner to intermediate-level web development.
Gautam Kumar Singh
4

class central is a good platform to provide all courses to learn and gain skill,
this course is amazing and very helpful with certificate provide
Abrar Khan
2

I would rate CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript course highly. Throughout the course, I gained a sufficient amount of knowledge in web programming and learned various concepts related to Python and JavaScript. The course provided clear explanations and practical examples, which helped me understand the concepts better. Additionally, the interactive nature of the course allowed me to clarify any doubts I had and engage with the material effectively. Overall, I found this course to be informative, well-structured, and a great resource for anyone looking to learn web programming.
Flor WF
3

This course is wonderful ,and being a free course, it can help many people to get their dream job.
I wrote to myself today, and I am delighted to have the chance to have this great opportunity. the course is easy to understand words that stay in the memory with ease
Danish Nanjiani
1

such an amazing course, everyone must take this. explanation and every little content in this course is too good, the way of instructor is very clear and precise that help me to understand easily
Numan Ijaz

I am totally satisfied from this course its too much educational for students and tech industry to begin new journey its very understandable
Gurpinder Singh

CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript is an excellent course that dives deep into modern web development concepts. It builds on CS50x and covers Python, Flask, SQL, APIs, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks in a very structured way. The lectures are engaging, and the projects are challenging but rewarding, making it a great choice for anyone serious about learning full-stack development.