What's The Difference Between Frontend And Backend Web Development? - Codin India

 

If you just started learning web-development, you’ll probably have heard a lot about Frontend and Backend Programming. But what exactly do we mean by this??

As a beginner in this field, it is hard to know not only what is frontend, backend and full stack etc. but also what is covered by one or the other.

 

While the frontend and backend both are the different terms. They are just like the two sides of a coin. Now the question that arises every time is one more important then other? No. they both played very important role in Web-Development. Now let’s get started…

 

Ø What is Frontend Web Development?

The frontend of the website or application refers to the part that user see or interact with, also referred as the “Client Side”, it includes everything that user experiences directly: from text and colors to buttons, images and navigation menus.

This means that while web design is focused on the look of a website, front-end development is how these designs and "looks" are shown on the website itself.

 

Ø The main Frontend development languages?

These three languages will do the trick:

HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)

HTML is the fundamental coding language that creates and organizes web content so it can be displayed by a browser.

CSS

CSS is a language that accompanies HTML, and defines the style of a website’s content, such as layout, colors, fonts etc.

 JavaScript

JavaScript is a programming language used for more interactive element like drop down menus, modal windows and contact forms.

Together these essentials create everything that’s visually presented when you visit a webpage- whether its online shopping, reading news etc.

In addition to basic frontend languages, you’ll come across fame works like bootstrap and angular, as well as JavaScript libraries like jQuery and CSS extensions like Sass and LESS. There’s a long list of resources like these. Their purpose is simply to make code more manageable and organized by providing various tools and templates.

 

Ø What is Backend Web Development?

Back-end development refers to the behind-the-scenes of a website or application that isn't visible to a user. Also referred as the “Server Side” .  In other words, it's the storage and communication between a website or application's database and browser. The three components of a back end include the server, application and database.

Here’s a example for the Backend development-

If you're purchasing a shirt online, the back end is storing all of your credit card information, the size of the shirt you ordered and other information in relation to the purchase. Whereas you interacted with the front end to make this purchase, the back end is storing all of your information in the server's database. This storage makes it easier for you when you return to purchase something else from that same website. This is because all of the information from your prior purchase has already been stored on the server. If you're interested in data and the storage of complex content, consider a career in back-end development.

Ø How frontend and backend web development are different?

Though both front-end development and back-end development have to do with a website, they're vastly different. A front end deals with the "front" of a website or application, meaning its design and coding that keep the website working properly. The back end, however, refers to everything on the server-side of a website or application, such as important data.

Here are some more differences between the front end and back end in terms of programming language and skills that are required.

 

Programming Language

To be a web developer, you'll have to know various programming languages, depending on what type of web developer you are, including:

• Front end: HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript
• Back end: Java, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python, ASP.NET, Golang, SQL

Though back-end developers understand HTML and CSS, they work more in the other languages

Skills

The skills needed for web developers differ depending on the type of web developer, as follows:

Front-end developer

Here are some skills needed to be a front-end developer:

• Knowledge of front-end developer languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of web frameworks
• Responsive design knowledge
• Ability to test and debug
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Understanding of web browsers

Back-end developer

Here are some skills needed to be a back-end developer:

• Ability to write and edit code
• Knowledge of web frameworks and back-end programming languages
• Knowledge of front-end languages
• Knowledge of security compliance
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of mobile web development
• Organizational skills

 

Ø Should I learn Frontend or Backend Development, or Both?

If you’re keen to learn web development but aren’t sure whether to go down the frontend or backend route, it’s important to consider the day-to-day tasks of each. If you like the idea of working with visual designs and bringing them to life, creating a first-class user experience, then you’ll probably enjoy working in the frontend.

If you enjoy working with data, figuring out algorithms and coming up with ways to optimize complex systems, you might prefer to work as a backend developer.

However, the distinction between frontend and backend is not always so clear-cut. Some developers are proficient in both the frontend and backend; these are what’s known as Full-Stack Developer.

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