Web Development Essentials: Frontend to Backend
Web Development Essentials: Frontend to Backend Web development covers both what appears in the browser and what runs on the server. The frontend is what users interact with: semantic HTML, CSS for layout and typography, and JavaScript for interactivity. The backend handles data, business logic, and storage, often running on a server or in the cloud. Together, they exchange information through APIs, usually in JSON, using the HTTP protocol. Frontend basics include accessibility and responsive design. Use semantic HTML to help screen readers, avoid excessive DOM depth, and keep performance in mind. CSS should adapt to different screen sizes with flexible grids and media queries. JavaScript adds behavior, but keep code organized with modules and clear state flow. ...