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# Introduction
Welcome to "Building Web Applications" - a comprehensive guide for developers. This book covers modern web development practices, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques.
## What You Will Learn
### Core Technologies
You'll learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. We cover both frontend and backend development. The book includes practical examples and real-world projects that demonstrate how these technologies work together in production applications.
### Best Practices
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We cover industry-standard best practices including:
* Code organization
* Version control
- Documentation
* Security considerations
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## Prerequisites
Before starting, you should have:
1. Basic programming knowledge
2. Familiarity with command line
3. A code editor installed
4. Access to a modern web browser
### Development Environment
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To set up your development environment, you'll need Node.js, npm, and git. We recommend using Visual Studio Code as your editor, though any modern editor will work. Make sure you have at least 8GB of RAM and 10GB of free disk space.
## About the Author
The author has over 15 years of experience in web development. They have worked on projects ranging from small startups to large enterprise applications. Their expertise includes both frontend and backend technologies.
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## How to Use This Book
Each chapter builds on previous concepts. It's recommended to read sequentially, especially if you're new to web development. However, experienced developers may skip to specific chapters of interest.
See [Chapter 2](02-setup.md) for environment setup, and [Chapter 3](03-html-basics.md) for HTML fundamentals.
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