Welcome to Rebecca's page

Hello! Welcome to my page! My name is Rebecca Cassell. I am in the Web Development and Computer Programming program at Hawkeye.
I’m hoping to graduate on time in the spring of 2026 and secure a job in my field. I also hope to start an internship in the summer of 2025. I am currently in the work-study program at my school to further develop my skills and gain real-world experience.

rebecca cassell

My Favorite Homework Assignments (Live links )

Things i learned form the band project.

  • Created a simple, visually appealing web page with text, images, and a form.
  • Learned to structure HTML with tags.
  • Gained hands-on experience with HTML forms.
  • Styled the page with CSS, including background images, fonts, colors, and hover effects on buttons.
  • Used Google Fonts to enhance my page by importing external font styles.
  • Added a responsive design meta tag to ensure the page adapts well on different devices.
  • Made the page more interactive and user-friendly with button hover effects using CSS.

Things i learned from the Movie project.

  • Learned basic HTML structure.
  • Used headings and blockquotes for organizing text.
  • Inserted images with the image tag .
  • Created a navigation bar with links.
  • Applied custom styles with CSS for layout and design.
  • Used float to position elements and control their size.
  • Set a background image for the page.
  • Created a responsive image gallery with Flexbox.
  • Added a media query for smaller screens.
  • Made sure images have proper alt text for accessibility.
  • Improved layout using padding, margin, and border-radius.

What I Learned from the Hobby page.

  • Learned the basic structure of an HTML document.
  • Used meta tags for character encoding and making the page mobile-friendly.
  • Styled the page with CSS for background images, fonts, and text colors.
  • Imported custom fonts from an external website.
  • Used CSS Grid to arrange the page layout into sections like header, menu, and content.
  • Formatted text with different HTML tags like paragraphs and emphasis.
  • Added images with alt text for better accessibility.
  • Created a navigation bar with links.
  • Built a contact form
  • Made the page responsive so it works well on different screen sizes.
  • Added external links that open in a new tab.
  • Learned how to organize a page layout using CSS Grid.

Things i learned from the Fangbusters project.

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  • I practiced writing PHP scripts to connect to a MySQL database, insert and retrieve records, and handle user input.
  • I implemented login and registration functionality, which taught me how to handle sessions, password hashing, and basic security concepts.
  • I considered user flow and functionality when designing the app — especially for bounty hunters and admin roles.
  • I connected the front-end to the back-end using PHP, wrote SQL queries, and dynamically displayed database content.
  • I improved my problem-solving skills by resolving bugs and fixing logic in SQL queries and PHP scripts.
  • I learned to manage a multi-page application, organize files and scripts, and meet milestone deadlines.

Things i learned from the JPB Phones project.

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Creating the JPB Phones website taught me how to design and build a dynamic web application using PHP and MySQL. I learned how to structure and connect multiple database tables, retrieve and display data using SQL joins, and manage user interactions through sessions. I also gained experience in styling a site with CSS and integrating content like reviews, blogs, and featured products into an organized layout. This project helped strengthen my understanding of full-stack development and database-driven content management.

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