Web development is the process of creating and maintaining websites and web applications, involving technical skills to build functionality, structure, and user interaction using languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, split into front-end (user-facing), back-end (server/database), and full-stack (both) areas, all crucial for bringing digital experiences online. It ranges from simple pages to complex platforms, requiring continuous learning of coding, frameworks (React, Node.js), and tools (Git) for smooth, efficient online presence.
Core Technologies
- HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): Defines the content and structure of a webpage (text, images, links).
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Controls the visual presentation, layout, colors, and fonts
Types of Web Developers
- Front-End: Focuses on the client-side (user's browser), implementing design, user interface (UI), and user experience (UX).
- Back-End: Works on the server-side, managing databases, application logic, and server communication.
- Full-Stack: Handles both front-end and back-end development, offering versatility.
Key Skills & Tools
- Frameworks/Libraries: React, Angular, Vue.js (front-end); Node.js, Django (back-end).
- Databases: SQL, MongoDB for data storage.
- Version Control: Git and platforms like GitHub for tracking code changes.
- Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress, Drupal for easier site building.
Development Process
- Planning: Defining goals, scope, and structure.
- Design: Creating visual mockups and user flows.
- Coding: Writing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and back-end code.
- Testing: Ensuring functionality, performance, and accessibility across devices.
- Deployment & Maintenance: Launching the site and ongoing updates.
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