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Web development is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the early 21st century. So, if you have decided to learn it then your choice is good! You must have heard of a number of web applications as social networking sites like Facebook or e-commerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart etc. Have you ever thought of there working? If no let’s see it.


Basics for Web Development

There are two broad categories of web development –

1.Front-end development (also called client-side development) – It refers to constructing what a user sees when they load a web application like the content, design and how to interact with the application. This can be done with three codes – HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

2.Back-end development (also called server-side development)- As the name suggests, the back code. It controls what goes on behind the application. A back end often uses a database to generate the front-end. This work can be done in many different coding languages and frameworks, such as- PHP, Ruby, Perl, Java, Node.js, Python.

The following flow chart describes the web-development division.

What is the working?

The above diagram explains it all. It is like a client- server architecture which functions on majorly request and response. Hoping that after this you can clearly see that learning web development is not that hard! In fact, many argue it’s the best form of coding for beginners to learn. Now for all these purposes we need web developers and you all must have heard of them but never dared to see what these people actually professional people do. So, let’s see in detail about their work.

What web developers do?
Front-end web developers are responsible for how a website looks.They create the site's layout and integrate graphics, applications (such as a retail checkout tool), and other content with making the appearance of website attractive and user- friendly. They also write web-design programs in a variety of computer languages, such as HTML or JavaScript. Major tasks performed are-
1.Maintaining software workflow management and checking user experience.
2.Looking at SEO best practices.
3.Testing the site for usability.

Whereas back-end developers are responsible for server-side web application logic and integration of the work. Back-end developers usually write web services and APIs used by front-end developers and mobile application developers. Major task performed are-
1.Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
2.Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability.
3.Implementation of security and data protection.

Why do we need Web development?
Web development provide us with a bulk of services which help any individual, organisation to increase product knowledge, maintain communication between them and potential clients, sell the products or services, generate leads for the business, and increase the popularity of the firm and the list can be endless.

In this ever-growing world it is really important to decide that it is in the best interest of the business, organisation and an individual for best earnings to have a website, therefore to learn web development. There a few important things one should consider for web development-
a. Firstly, we need to consider the cost it will take to have web design and development.
b. Secondly, it is important to take proper time to learn about web development so that you know even the smallest fragment of it.
c. Thirdly, the tools to build a website. With the proper tools and know how, it shouldn't be too hard for anyone to construct a good website.
d. Fourth, knowledge is power when it comes to web development. Take the necessary time to do some research and find out which side is best for you- client or server?