Web development is the process of creating websites and web applications. This process includes a series of stages from designing, developing, testing, to deploying a website or application.
Web development is generally divided into two main categories: front-end development and back-end development:
Front-End Development: Involves creating the client-side part of a website or application. Using technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the visual appearance, layout, and interaction of web pages are created. The part that users experience on their browsers is called the front end.
Back-End Development: Involves creating the server-side part of a website or application. The server-side manages the functionality of the website or application that users do not see. Tasks such as database management, user authentication, data processing, and other server-side operations fall under back-end development.
The web development process typically includes the following steps:
- Requirements Gathering: The first step is to determine the goals and requirements of the website or application. This includes analyzing customer requirements, identifying the target audience, and determining user needs.
- Design: The appearance and user experience (UX) of the website or application are designed. This stage involves creating the user interface (UI) design, site layout, and navigation structure.
- Development: Based on the plan determined in the design stage, the coding and development of the website or application are carried out. Functionality is added using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (front end), and server-side programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Ruby, PHP, Node.js).
- Testing: After development is completed, the website or application is tested on different devices and browsers. Debugging is done, and user experience is improved.
- Deployment and Maintenance: The website or application is launched and made available to users. Subsequently, regular updates and maintenance of the website or application are carried out.
Web development enables the creation of dynamic and innovative web experiences for various platforms and devices where users can interact, access information, and perform transactions on the web.