Ultimate AI Web Course – Tasks, Quizzes & Challenges

An incredibly comprehensive task document that takes you from beginner to pro!

Chapter 1: What You Need as a Complete Beginner

  1. Question: What are the essential hardware and software requirements for getting started in web development?
    Task: Create a list (at least 3 points per category) and briefly explain why each requirement is important.
  2. Quiz (1): Which editor is particularly recommended in the course?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Start your editor, create a file named index.html, and use Emmet (html:5) for an HTML5 skeleton.
    Bonus: Add a comment tag with your personal startup motto.
  4. Extra Task: Research and compare two modern browsers (e.g., Brave vs. Vivaldi). Create a table with at least five pros and cons.
  5. Creativity Boost: Write a short prompt for an AI (e.g., ChatGPT) that helps you find the best code editor for web developers. Explain why you chose this prompt.
  6. Question 2: What role does the operating system version play in web development?
    Task: Research the benefits of an up-to-date operating system and create a brief overview.
  7. Quiz (2): Which browser offers the best default privacy?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Create a short video or presentation (max. 5 minutes) explaining why up-to-date tools and operating systems speed up the development process.
  9. Extra Task 2: Develop a mind map visualizing the entire required infrastructure (hardware, software, browsers, tools) and explain how they interact.

Chapter 2: HTML Basics – Your First Milestone

  1. Question: What are semantic tags in HTML and what benefits do they offer for SEO and accessibility?
    Task: Explain in your own words (at least 3 sentences) the role of <header>, <nav>, and <footer>.
  2. Quiz (1): Which statement is true?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Create your first "Hello World" page in HTML and integrate at least one semantic tag. Test the page in your browser and document the effects you notice.
  4. Extra Task: Build a form in HTML that captures name, email, and a short message. Describe how each input field supports the user and why these fields are important.
  5. Creativity Boost: Write an innovative prompt for an AI that helps you generate a creative HTML layout for a portfolio page. Explain why your prompt encourages creative design elements.
  6. Question 2: Why are HTML comments important and how can they help with debugging?
    Task: Create an HTML document with multiple comment lines and explain how these helped you find errors.
  7. Quiz (2): Which element is not a semantic HTML tag?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Create a mini-website that consists solely of semantic HTML tags. Add CSS to differentiate the areas by color and explain your structure.
  9. Extra Task 2: Conduct a peer review by sharing your HTML page with a friend and exchanging semantic structure improvement suggestions.

Chapter 3: CSS Explained Simply (and Tailwind as a Turbo)

  1. Question: How does classic CSS differ from a utility-first framework like Tailwind?
    Task: Create a comparison (at least 4 sentences) and name 2 pros and cons for each.
  2. Quiz (1): Which Tailwind class adds a padding of 1rem?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Develop a responsive card layout with Tailwind CSS that switches to a single column on smaller screens. Create two variants (with flex and grid) and discuss pros and cons.
  4. Extra Task: Create an external CSS file where you define a dark mode. Implement a toggle button to switch between light and dark mode. Describe how you store the state (e.g., Local Storage).
  5. Creativity Boost: Formulate a complex prompt for an AI that creates a unique CSS design with animations and hover effects for a startup website.
  6. Question 2: How does CSS specificity influence the application of styles?
    Task: Create a short document (min. 300 words) explaining how CSS specificity works with examples.
  7. Quiz (2): Which method helps resolve CSS conflicts?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Design a complete CSS theme for a fictional website (including responsive elements, animations, hover effects) and present it in a live demo.
  9. Extra Task 2: Create a short video (max. 5 minutes) explaining the difference between traditional CSS and a utility-first framework like Tailwind. Use examples and animations.

Chapter 4: AI as a Code Generator – Step by Step

  1. Question: What are the benefits of using AI tools in the programming process?
    Task: List at least three benefits and provide an example from the course for each.
  2. Quiz (1): What is a "Prompt" according to the course?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Use an AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT) and ask it to generate an HTML code for a navigation menu with Tailwind CSS. Compare the result with the course example and discuss possible improvements.
  4. Extra Task: Create a small project where you integrate the AI-generated solution into your own code. Optimize the code and document your changes in a blog post.
  5. Creativity Boost: Write a prompt that encourages an AI to create an interactive tutorial – with code examples, short videos, and quiz questions.
  6. Question 2: How can an AI help you recognize and optimize recurring code patterns?
    Task: Create a list of 5 use cases where AI can support code optimization.
  7. Quiz (2): Which term best describes the process of code generation by AI?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Develop an interactive "Prompt Toolkit" tool where you can combine and test different code generation prompts. Document your idea in a concept paper.
  9. Extra Task 2: Conduct a survey in your network about which AI tools are most useful for code generation and present the results in an infographic.

Chapter 5: Debugging & Error Handling – Without Frustration

  1. Question: Name two typical sources of errors in HTML/CSS that can lead to display issues.
    Task: Create a code example with an intentional error (e.g., missing closing tag) and describe how you find the error.
  2. Quiz (1): Which tool helps you with debugging in modern browsers?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Set a breakpoint in your JavaScript code with Chrome DevTools and document the code execution (screenshots, short notes).
  4. Extra Task: Intentionally simulate a small code error in HTML or CSS and ask a friend to find the error. Collect feedback and present your insights.
  5. Creativity Boost: Formulate a prompt for an AI that helps with automated error detection in code. Describe which types of errors are especially tricky.
  6. Question 2: How can systematic debugging increase efficiency in programming?
    Task: Write a step-by-step guide (min. 5 steps) for effective error detection in a complex JavaScript project.
  7. Quiz (2): Which method is most effective for finding errors in JavaScript?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Develop a debugging toolkit as a web app that automatically detects common errors. Sketch the concept and implement a prototype.
  9. Extra Task 2: Conduct a mini-workshop on debugging and document the key takeaways in a presentation.

Chapter 6: Mobile Optimization & Responsive Design

  1. Question: Why is responsive design essential for modern websites?
    Task: Compare in a short text (min. 3 sentences) static design with responsive design.
  2. Quiz (1): Which meta tag is crucial for mobile display?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Create a responsive hamburger menu that appears on small screens. Test your solution on real mobile devices and document your experiences.
  4. Extra Task: Create a short video (max. 3 minutes) explaining the difference between static and responsive design with an example.
  5. Creativity Boost: Develop a prompt for an AI that helps you design an innovative responsive layout – e.g., with unusual breakpoints and interactive animations.
  6. Question 2: What are the advantages of mobile-first design over desktop-first design?
    Task: Create a list of at least 5 advantages of a mobile-first approach.
  7. Quiz (2): Which of the following terms describes a method to implement responsive design?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Create a complete responsive website (desktop, tablet, mobile) and document in a report how the layout and UX adapt.
  9. Extra Task 2: Conduct A/B tests on the usability of your mobile website and present the results in a diagram.

Chapter 7: GitHub Pages – Your Website Goes Live

  1. Question: What are the benefits of hosting via GitHub Pages?
    Task: Write a short guide (min. 5 steps) on how to publish your static website.
  2. Quiz (1): Which Git commands are central to versioning your projects?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Create a new repository on GitHub, upload your code, and activate GitHub Pages. Take a screenshot of your active repository as proof.
  4. Extra Task: Set up automated deployment (e.g., via GitHub Actions) and write a short tutorial on it.
  5. Creativity Boost: Develop a prompt that helps an AI create a sophisticated deployment strategy – including automated tests and optimizations.
  6. Question 2: How does version control contribute to a safe development process?
    Task: Create a list (min. 6 points) describing how Git helps in error prevention and resolution.
  7. Quiz (2): Which Git command shows the history of all commits?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Conduct an analysis of how common errors in Git repositories (e.g., merge conflicts) can be resolved. Create an interactive tutorial (e.g., slideshow).
  9. Extra Task 2: Organize a mini-hackathon where participants create a Git repository and work collaboratively on a small project. Document best practices.

Chapter 8: First Interactions with JavaScript

  1. Question: What does JavaScript enable that HTML and CSS cannot?
    Task: Create a JS snippet that shows a message (e.g., via alert()) when a button is clicked.
  2. Quiz (1): Where should the <script> tag ideally be placed?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Program a function that changes the background color randomly when a button is clicked. Document the process (screenshots, code comments).
  4. Extra Task: Develop a small interactive game (e.g., a quiz or memory game) in JavaScript, including different difficulty levels. Describe the development process.
  5. Creativity Boost: Write a prompt that encourages an AI to design a learning game with drag-and-drop elements – including instant feedback.
  6. Question 2: How can asynchronous JavaScript functions be effectively tested and debugged?
    Task: Create an example demonstrating asynchronous operations (e.g., async/await) and explain the flow.
  7. Quiz (2): Which method is frequently used to fetch data from APIs?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Create an interactive JavaScript project that displays the current weather report for a city – including error handling for invalid inputs. Document your process.
  9. Extra Task 2: Organize a small challenge in a team where each member develops their own interactive web app. Compare your approaches and discuss improvement suggestions.

Chapter 9: Dynamic Content & APIs – A Taste

  1. Question: What is an API and how can these be used in web projects?
    Task: Explain in your own words (min. 3 sentences) what a RESTful API is.
  2. Quiz (1): Which JavaScript method is often used to fetch data from an API?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Develop a small dashboard that fetches data (e.g., titles) from a public API (e.g., JSONPlaceholder) and displays it in a list. Add filter/sort functions.
  4. Extra Task: Create an interactive dashboard with charts (e.g., Chart.js) that displays live data (e.g., weather API). Document your steps.
  5. Creativity Boost: Formulate a prompt for an AI that designs an interactive dashboard combining multiple data sources (weather, stock, news). Explain how you visually connect the data.
  6. Question 2: How can APIs be securely integrated into web projects?
    Task: Create a list of best practices for securely handling API keys and authenticated endpoints.
  7. Quiz (2): Which term describes an API that uses HTTP methods like GET and POST?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Create a project that combines various API data – e.g., weather, stock prices, headlines – and document the integration.
  9. Extra Task 2: Conduct a comparison test integrating two different public APIs (e.g., two weather APIs) and evaluate their results in terms of accuracy and speed.

Chapter 10: SEO for Beginners – Getting Found

  1. Question: Which HTML elements are central to good SEO optimization?
    Task: Create an HTML document with optimized <title> and <meta description> tags and explain why these are important.
  2. Quiz (1): What primarily improves local SEO?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Use an SEO analysis tool (e.g., Google Lighthouse) to evaluate your page. Identify optimization potential in loading speed, mobile performance, and content structure. Create a detailed report.
  4. Extra Task: Create a comparison report between local and global SEO, including practical tips, tools, and examples. Present your results as an infographic.
  5. Creativity Boost: Write an innovative prompt for an AI that helps generate creative and unique SEO texts – incorporating local features and storytelling elements.
  6. Question 2: How do meta tags and structured data affect ranking in search engines?
    Task: Create a document (min. 400 words) explaining the impact of meta tags and structured data and analyze examples from successful websites.
  7. Quiz (2): Which of these elements does not belong to basic SEO measures?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Develop an SEO strategy for a fictional local service page. Consider keyword research, content optimization, and technical aspects. Present your strategy in a comprehensive plan.
  9. Extra Task 2: Create an SEO audit for your own website (or an example site) and document all found optimization opportunities. Present your results in a report and a diagram.

Conclusion: Your Path to the AI-Web Development Future

  1. Reflection Question: What were the biggest challenges in this course and what progress have you made?
    Task: Write a detailed reflection (min. 200 words) and name specific next steps for your further education.
  2. Quiz (1): Which learning strategy promotes continuous growth?
    Options:
  3. Challenge: Create a 3-month learning plan with specific projects, goals, and resources to become an advanced web developer. Present your plan as a document or mind map and share it with a mentor.
  4. Extra Task: Write a blog post or create a video summarizing your entire learning journey and presenting your key takeaways.
  5. Creativity Boost: Write a prompt that encourages an AI to develop an interactive, multimodal learning path – including video tutorials, code examples, and quizzes.
  6. Reflection Question 2: How have your technical skills and problem-solving approach changed throughout the course?
    Task: Write a detailed self-reflection (min. 300 words) and describe specific examples of your progress.
  7. Quiz (2): Which method for continuous improvement of your skills is most effective?
    Options:
  8. Challenge 2: Create a comprehensive learning path (as an interactive web app or detailed document) integrating all aspects of the course – from HTML/CSS to JavaScript, APIs, and SEO. Include practical projects, quizzes, and regular self-tests.
  9. Extra Task 2: Organize an online session where you share your learning progress with other course participants and collaboratively work on a large project. Document the entire process and present your results.