Before writing any code, professional developers always plan their projects.
Good planning saves time and prevents confusion later.
Step 1: Define the Purpose
Every project should have a clear purpose.
Ask yourself:
What problem does this website solve?
Step 2: Identify the Pages
List all the pages your website will need.
Common pages include:
- Home
- About
- Contact
- Services
This list becomes the structure of your project.
Step 3: Plan the Content
Decide what each page will contain.
This avoids confusion while coding.
Step 4: Sketch the Layout
You do not need design tools.
A simple paper sketch is enough to plan layout.
Step 5: Prepare Assets
Collect images, icons, and text before coding.
This keeps your workflow smooth.
Planning Example
A personal website project plan includes:
- Purpose: Show skills
- Pages: Home, About, Projects, Contact
- Assets: Profile photo, icons
Why Planning Matters for Jobs
Employers value developers who think before coding.
Planning shows professionalism.
Practice Task
Plan your first HTML project:
- Write the purpose
- List pages
- Decide what each page will show
What You Will Learn Next
In the next lesson, you will build your first real project: a personal profile website.