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The process of developing a website for the Internet is called Web Development. It can range from developing a static page to the complex internet-applications. Web development also involves Client-side/Server-side Scripting, Web Design, Web Content Development and E-commerce Development.

Web development usually refers to writing markup and coding. Nowadays web development also includes Content Management System (CMS). The main advantage being, it allows non-technical people to make changes in their website.

Typical Areas

Web Development can be categorized into mainly three areas:

  1. Client-side Coding
  2. Server-side Coding
  3. Client-side + Server-side

Client-side Coding

1) Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript) provides new ways of using JavaScript to improve user experience.

2) Java Script is a client-side platform for developing web applications.

3) Microsoft Silverlight enables animation and vector graphics using .NET.

Developers who are liable for the client side coding and user interface codes are called Front-end Developer.

Server-side Coding

  • ASP and ASP.NET
  • Java e.g. Java Servlets
  • PHP (open source)
  • Ruby (open source)

Client-side + Server-side

  • Google Web Toolkit provides tools to create complex JavaScript applications.
  • Tersus is a platform for developing web applications by visually defining user interface.

Database Technology

Below are the databases that are currently in wide use:

  • Apache Derby
  • Firebird
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Hadoop
  • MySQL
  • IBM Notes

Practical Web  Development

Basic

Many web developers have basic associative roles, including:

  • Graphic Design/ Web Design
  • Information Architecture with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in mind.

Advance

Some more advanced web skills include:

  • GUI (Graphic User Interface) design
  • Flash capabilities (animation, audio, video, scripting)
  • Content Management System
  • Web applications development
  • Website security analysis
  • Responsive design which lets a website be suitable with different screen sizes.
  • Project management
  • Database integration using web applications

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