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Web Development

Web development involves creating and maintaining websites and applications, focusing on both frontend (visual aspects) and backend (data handling) development. Key technologies include HTML, CSS, JavaScript for frontend, and Node.js, PHP, Python for backend, with various frameworks available for each. Responsive web design is crucial for ensuring websites function well on different devices.

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Web Development

Web development involves creating and maintaining websites and applications, focusing on both frontend (visual aspects) and backend (data handling) development. Key technologies include HTML, CSS, JavaScript for frontend, and Node.js, PHP, Python for backend, with various frameworks available for each. Responsive web design is crucial for ensuring websites function well on different devices.

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Web Development Essentials

What is Web Development?

Web development refers to the process of creating websites and web


applications. It involves designing, building, and maintaining websites to
ensure functionality, performance, and user experience.

Frontend vs Backend Development

1. Frontend Development (Client-Side)

o Focuses on the visual and interactive aspects of a website.

o Technologies used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

o Frameworks/Libraries: React, Angular, Vue.js.

2. Backend Development (Server-Side)

o Handles data storage, authentication, and server logic.

o Technologies used: Node.js, PHP, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on


Rails.

o Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Basics

1. HTML (HyperText Markup Language) - Defines the structure of a


webpage.

o Example:

o <h1>Welcome to My Website</h1>

2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) - Styles HTML elements.

o Example:

o h1 { color: blue; }

3. JavaScript - Adds interactivity to a webpage.

o Example:

o document.querySelector("h1").innerText = "Hello, World!";

Web Development Frameworks

1. Frontend Frameworks - React, Angular, Vue.js.


2. Backend Frameworks - Laravel (PHP), Express.js (Node.js), Django
(Python).

3. Full-Stack Frameworks - Next.js, Ruby on Rails.

Responsive Web Design

 Ensures a website adapts to different screen sizes.

 Techniques: Media queries, flexible grids, mobile-first design.

Conclusion

Web development is an essential skill for building modern websites and


applications. Understanding frontend and backend technologies, along with
frameworks and best practices, helps create efficient and user-friendly web
solutions.

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