Welcome to the WSUK Web Technologies Resources repository! This is a dedicated collection designed to support educators, students, and competitors in their preparation for the WorldSkills UK (WSUK) regional and national competitions in Web Development. Our goal is to provide valuable resources and materials tailored to meet the diverse needs of participants and educators.
Whether you're competing, mentoring, or simply improving your skills in Web Development, this repository offers comprehensive support through structured modules, guidelines, and resources.
The repository is organized into the following key sections:
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Speed
- Resources and materials focusing on coding efficiency and problem-solving under time constraints.
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Design Implementation
- Guides and resources for translating design specifications into functional, accessible, and visually appealing websites or web applications following a "pixel perfect" approach.
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Front-End Development
- Tools and best practices for implementing interactivity, animations, and seamless user experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Back-End Development
- Test projects for building robust server-side logic, database management, and APIs using technologies like PHP, Node.js, and SQL.
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National Competition Test Projects
- Sample test projects and preparatory tasks to help participants familiarize themselves with competition challenges and marking criteria.
This repository mirrors the competition's structured stages, including:
- Speed Test: Mini-tasks to test coding efficiency and time management.
- Design Implementation: Exercises for creating pixel-perfect designs.
- Front-End Development: Interactivity and problem-solving challenges.
- Back-End Development: Tasks involving CRUD operations, database management, and server-side logic.
Each module is carefully crafted to align with the skills evaluated during the competition.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced web developer, the repository includes:
- Basic test projects.
- Advanced tasks to challenge experienced developers.
- Framework and library integration, such as Bootstrap, React, Vue.js, Laravel, and Node.js.
- The materials emphasize modern development practices like responsive design, accessibility, and security compliance.
- Example projects are aligned with real-world scenarios, making them highly relevant for professional development.
The repository includes:
- Making use of development environments using tools like Visual Studio Code, AMPPS/XAMPP, and MySQL.
- Version control using GitHub or GitLab.
- Resources tailored to each stage of the competition, from qualifiers to the finals.
- Sample assessments and marking guidelines to help participants understand expectations.
- Access to example projects, ensuring thorough preparation.
To make the most of this repository, ensure you have:
- A modern code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code or PhpStorm).
- Basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or PHP.
- An understanding of version control using Git.
- Explore the modules in sequential order, starting with Speed and progressing through Back-End Development.
- Use the resources in the National Competition Test Projects folder to simulate real competition conditions.
- Consult the technical handbook and marking criteria for additional insights.
- Official Documentation: DevDocs – A one-stop reference for all web development documentation.
- Frameworks and Libraries: Bootstrap, Tailwind, Typescript, React, Vue.js, and Laravel.
- Accessibility Tools: AXE DevTools, WCAG Contrast Checkers, and WAVE Accessibility Tool.
We welcome contributions to make this repository even more impactful. If you have additional resources, corrections, or suggestions, feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue.
For further information or assistance:
- Val Adamescu
National Competition Organiser & International Training Manager
val.adamescu@port.ac.uk
Explore. Practice. Excel. Good luck in your web development journey and the WSUK Web Development Competition!