What is Web Development? Web development refers to the process of creating, building, and maintaining websites and web applications. It involves various aspects such as web design, web content development, client-side and server-side scripting, and network security configuration. Web development can range from creating a simple static webpage to complex web-based applications, e-commerce platforms, and social networking sites. Key Components of Web Development Web development is broadly divided into three major categories: Frontend Development (Client-Side Development) The frontend is what users interact with directly on a website. It includes: HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The structure of a webpage. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Styling and layout. JavaScript (JS): Interactivity and dynamic content. Frameworks & Libraries: React, Angular, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS. Backend Development (Server-Side Development) The backend is responsible for data storage, business logic, and authentication. It includes: Server-Side Programming Languages: PHP, Python, Node.js, Ruby, Java. Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase. Frameworks: Laravel (PHP), Django (Python), Express.js (Node.js), Spring Boot (Java). APIs & Web Services: RESTful APIs, GraphQL. Full-Stack Development Full-stack developers work on both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration between the user interface and the server-side logic. Technologies include the MEAN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) and MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Web Development Process Planning & Research Defining goals and objectives. Identifying the target audience. Creating wireframes and prototypes. Design & UI/UX Development Using tools like Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch. Designing user-friendly interfaces.