Web Development

Web development refers to the processes involved in building websites and web applications. It encompasses both front-end (user interface) and back-end (server-side business logic and IO) development.

Front-End Development

  • HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The foundation of any web page, HTML provides the structure and content, defining elements such as headings, paragraphs, images, and links.

  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): CSS styles HTML elements, controlling the layout, colors, fonts, and overall appearance of a website.

  • JavaScript: This programming language adds interactivity to websites, enabling animations, user input handling, and dynamic content changes.

Back-End Development

  • Servers: Back-end development involves setting up and managing servers. With the emergence of serverless technology, many developers no longer need to handle this aspect themselves.

  • Databases: Databases store and manage the website's data, using tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Back-end developers use programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or Java to interact with databases and perform data retrieval and storage.

  • Programming Languages: Popular languages includes JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Python, PHP and Java.

  • Frameworks: Back-end development often leverages frameworks to streamline the development process. Examples include Django and Flask for Python, Ruby on Rails for Ruby, and Spring for Java.

The Process of Web Development

  1. Define goals and target audience.
  2. Wireframing.
  3. Visual design.
  4. Frontend and backend development.
  5. Test for browser compatibility, functionality, performance, and security.
  6. Deployment.
  7. Monitoring and maintenance.