webdev-course-launchpad

🔥 Why This Project?

Turn every web development lesson into a hands‑on, zero‑setup experience. Launch a full‑featured local server with a single command, keep your curriculum files organized, and let students focus on coding—not configuration. Perfect for bootcamps, university labs, or self‑paced learners who crave instant feedback and viral share‑ability.

✨ Key Features

• One‑Click Server – npm start spins up http-server serving the entire course directory with live reload disabled for speed.
• Curriculum‑Ready Structure – Includes CHANGELOG.md, COPYRIGHT.md, CURRICULUM.md, quizzes, assessments, and project templates out of the box.
• Zero‑Config Environment – No global installations required; everything is locked in package-lock.json.
• Cross‑Platform Compatibility – Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Node.js.
• Extensible – Add more dev tools (e.g., Sass, ESLint) by extending the package.json scripts.

🚀 Installation & Usage

# 1️⃣ Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-org/webdev-course-launchpad.git
cd webdev-course-launchpad

# 2️⃣ Install dependencies (Node.js ≥14 required)
npm install

# 3️⃣ Start the local server
npm start

The command opens the parent directory in your default browser (http://127.0.0.1:8080). Navigate to index.html or any lesson folder to begin coding instantly.

Adding Custom Tools

Edit tools/package.json:

{
  "scripts": {
    "start": "http-server ../ -c-1 -o",
    "sass": "sass src:dist",
    "lint": "eslint ."
  },
  "devDependencies": {
    "sass": "^1.70.0",
    "eslint": "^8.57.0"
  }
}

Run with npm run sass or npm run lint as needed.

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