Module 3: Data Modeling + JSON Content
Transform your website from static pages to a dynamic, data-driven application. Learn to structure content using JSON data models and build JavaScript that renders UI from structured data, making your site easier to maintain and scale.
Module Objectives
JSON Data Modeling
Design and structure content using JSON format, learning to model relationships, organize hierarchical data, and create schemas that represent real-world information.
Data-Driven UI Components
Build JavaScript components that read JSON data and dynamically generate HTML, separating content from presentation for easier maintenance and updates.
Template Patterns
Implement JavaScript templating techniques to render repeated UI elements from arrays of data, creating consistent and maintainable component patterns.
Content Management Strategy
Establish patterns for organizing, updating, and managing website content through structured data files rather than hardcoded HTML.
Module Roadmap
Recommended Learning Path
Follow this sequence for optimal learning:
Each step builds upon the previous one, so following this order will give you the best learning experience.
Prerequisites
Before starting this module, make sure you have:
- Completion of Modules 1 and 2
- Understanding of JavaScript and DOM manipulation
- Functional interactive website from Module 2
- Basic understanding of data structures
Key Technologies
What You'll Learn
By the end of Module 3, your website will be powered by structured data. You'll understand how to model content, render UI dynamically, and manage information through JSON files. This architecture prepares you for adding secure backend data storage in Module 4.