Web development, also known as website development, encompasses the processes involved in creating, building, and maintaining websites and web applications that operate online. This field includes a range of tasks from coding and programming to design and database management.

Front-End Development

This aspect deals with the visual elements of a website that users interact with directly. Front-end developers use languages like HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript to create the layout, design, and interactive features of a site.

Back-End Development

This involves the server-side components of a website, including databases, server logic, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Back-end developers ensure that the server, application, and database work together efficiently, often using languages such as PHP, Ruby, and Python.

Full-Stack Development

Full-stack developers have the skills to work on both the front-end and back-end of a website, managing the entire development process from start to finish.

The web development process typically includes several stages:

Planning

Establishing the website’s purpose, target audience, and structure.

Design

Creating wireframes and prototypes to visualize the user interface and experience.

Development

Building the website, which may involve using content management systems (CMS) or coding from scratch.

Deployment

Launching the website and making it accessible to users.

Maintenance

Ongoing updates and improvements to ensure the website remains functional and relevant over time.