Learning outcomes
- Explain how to use a code editor, browser tools and local preview.
- Complete the guided practice safely.
- Check that you can build with a repeatable workflow.
Planning and Foundations
Development Tools
Learn to use a code editor, browser tools and local preview and build with a repeatable workflow in this beginner-friendly website development lesson.
Before you begin
Work on a practice copy, keep filenames lowercase and hyphenated, and create a backup before changing a live website.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the relevant project page, file or WordPress screen and confirm you are working on a safe practice copy.
- Open a practice folder and inspect a page.
- Inspect the result using browser tools or WordPress Preview; do not publish yet.
- Check keyboard use, mobile layout, content accuracy, links, images and privacy where applicable.
- Confirm that you can build with a repeatable workflow, then save a clearly named version or backup.
Ian's practical tip: Preview first, test at desktop and mobile sizes, and keep a recoverable copy before publishing.
Practical activity
Open a practice folder and inspect a page. The expected result is to build with a repeatable workflow.