Day 1 - Web Development Orientation

Introduction

Web development refers to the process of building and maintaining websites and web applications that run on the internet. It includes everything from designing user interfaces to handling server-side logic and database management.

What I Learned

What is Web Development?

Web development involves creating applications that can be accessed via web browsers. It includes frontend, backend, and full-stack development.

Frontend Development (Client-side)

Frontend is the part of a website that users interact with directly.

Technologies:

• HTML (Structure)
• CSS (Styling)
• JavaScript (Interactivity)

Examples:

• Buttons
• Forms
• Navigation bars

Backend Development (Server-side)

Backend handles the logic, database, and server communication.

Technologies:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB

Responsibilities:

• Authentication
• Data processing
• API creation

Full Stack Development

Full stack development combines both frontend and backend development.

A full stack developer can build:

• UI (Frontend)
• Server logic (Backend)
• Database systems

How the Web Works

1. User enters a URL in the browser
2. Browser sends a request to the server
3. Server processes the request
4. Server sends response back
5. Browser displays the webpage

Outcome

Today, I gained a clear understanding of how web applications work, including the roles of frontend, backend, and full-stack development. I also understood the flow of communication between client and server.