Building a Website for Animal Welfare NGO: My First Web Development Project

Website: OUR FAITH NGO

Embarking on my first web development project was quite a ride. I didn’t have much experience in web dev, but that didn’t stop me from diving into the world of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

To get started, I relied on helpful resources like W3Schools. Their tutorials on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap became my go-to guides. I followed along, learning the basics and gradually building my skills.

But I didn’t want to stick to just the textbooks. I wanted to have some fun with it. That’s when I discovered free Bootstrap templates. They became my playground for exploration. I played around with existing website templates, rearranging elements and getting a feel for how everything fit together.

However, let’s be honest—starting from scratch can be a bit tedious. That’s when I stumbled upon the idea of importing UI kits. It was like finding a shortcut to web dev heaven. I could simply link a Bootstrap CDN to my HTML file or download kits like UIkit. These kits came packed with pre-built CSS and JavaScript components, saving me time and effort.

By importing UI kits, I was able to focus on customizing and fine-tuning the components to fit my project’s needs. It made the development process smoother and more efficient.

One of the most significant challenges I encountered in front-end web development is ensuring responsiveness across diverse devices and screen sizes. Designing websites that seamlessly adapt to smartphones, tablets, and desktops requires meticulous attention to detail and constant testing. It pushed me to expand my knowledge of responsive design, striking a balance between aesthetics and functionality to deliver exceptional user experiences on any device.

While web development can be serious business, injecting a casual element into the process made it more enjoyable. I discovered that there’s room for creativity and experimentation alongside the technical aspects. So, as I continue my web dev journey, I’ll embrace the practical knowledge from tutorials and the convenience of UI kits.