Take the tour ×  I am the lead instructor of web & internet
related courses on a private post high-school institution. My
current classes include introductions to HTTP, TCP/IP,
(X)HTML/CSS/JavaScript and generic SQL. Next year we will deal
mostly with PHP / Java. What, in your opinion, are the most
important aspects of web development in contrast and relation to
traditional development and what should be the main focus of my
lectures?  Of course there is a curriculum I will follow but I
would really like to enhance it with everything there is time
for, from hypes and semantics to oldschool hardcore scripting.
Keep in mind that I am fortunate enough to deal with highly
talented and moderately motivated individuals.  share|improve
this question Hide your shame! –  Will Aug 26 at 18:07 add
comment  17 Answers  up vote 15 down vote accepted  Most
important aspects of web development:    • Where is this code
running? (Client vs Server programming - as many have said)   •
Who is going to use this? (Know your audie