Web Development Layers (CIE IGCSE ICT)

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Becci Peters

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Computer Science

Web Development Layers

Content Layer

  • The content layer forms the structure of a web page
  • This is where you enter the text, images, and other content that make up the body of the web page
  • It's typically constructed using HTML (HyperText Markup Language)

Presentation Layer

  • The presentation layer is used to display and format elements within a web page
  • It controls how the content looks, including layout, colours, fonts, and more
  • This layer is mainly handled by CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

Behaviour Layer

  • The behaviour layer uses scripting languages to control elements within a web page
  • It enables interactive elements and complex functionality, such as form validation, image sliders, and dynamic content updates
  • JavaScript is the primary language used for the behaviour layer

Worked example

Web development layers are used when designing web pages. An example of one of the layers is the presentation layer.
Name the other two web development layers.

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Content/Structure [1]

Behaviour/Scripting  [1]

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