Web Development
The di'erence between web development and application development is:
1. Web Development:
o Focuses on creating websites or web applications that run in a browser.
o Examples: E-commerce sites, blogs, social media platforms.
o Tools: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc.
2. Application Development:
o Focuses on creating software or apps for specific devices (like mobile or
desktop).
o Examples: Mobile apps like WhatsApp, desktop apps like Photoshop.
o Tools: Java, Swift, Python, etc.
In short:
Web development = Browser-based.
Application development = Device-based.
HTML and CSS:
HTML and CSS stand for:
• HTML: Hypertext Markup Language
(It structures the content of a webpage, like text, images, and links.)
• CSS: Cascading Style Sheets
(It styles the content, like colors, fonts, and layout.)
Frontend and Backend:
Frontend and Backend are two parts of a website or application:
Frontend:
• The visible part of the website or app that users interact with.
• Includes design, buttons, images, forms, etc.
• Built with: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Example: What you see on a website, like menus, colors, and animations.
Backend:
• The hidden part that works behind the scenes.
• Handles data, server operations, and database management.
• Built with: Python, PHP, Java, Node.js, etc.
• Example: When you log in to a website, the backend checks your username and
password.
In short:
Frontend = What users see.
Backend = How it works in the background.
Types of Websites:
Static Website:
• Displays the same content to all users.
• Content doesn't change unless updated manually.
• Built with HTML, CSS, and sometimes JavaScript.
• Example: A simple portfolio or company info page.
Key Point: No interaction or real-time updates.
Dynamic Website:
• Content changes based on user interaction or data.
• Uses both frontend and backend (e.g., PHP, Python, or databases like MySQL).
• Example: Facebook, e-commerce sites, or blogs with user comments.
Key Point: Interactive and updates automatically.
In short:
Static = Fixed and simple.
Dynamic = Interactive and flexible.
What is Domain?
A domain is the unique name of a website that people type in a browser to visit it.
For example:
• google.com is a domain.
• It makes it easier to access a website instead of using its IP address (like
192.168.1.1).
In short, it's your website's address on the internet.
To get a domain, follow these steps:
1. Choose a Domain Name:
Think of a unique and easy-to-remember name for your website (e.g.,
mywebsite.com).
2. Check Availability:
Use domain registration websites (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap) to see if the domain
is available.
3. Register the Domain:
o Pick a registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains).
o Pay an annual fee (usually $10–$50/year).
4. Link It to a Hosting Service (Optional):
If you’re building a website, connect the domain to a web hosting provider.
What is Tag:
A tag is a basic element in HTML used to define the structure and content of a webpage.
Structure of a Tag:
• Tags are enclosed in angle brackets < >.
• Most tags have:
o Opening Tag: <tag> (e.g., <p> for a paragraph)
o Closing Tag: </tag> (e.g. </p> )
Example:
<p>This is a paragraph. </p>
• <p>: Opening tag
• </p>: Closing tag
• This is a paragraph.: Content inside the tag
Types of Tags:
1. Paired Tags: Have both opening and closing tags.
Example: <h1>Title</h1>
2. Self-Closing Tags: Do not need a closing tag.
Example: <img src="image.jpg" />
In simple terms, tags tell the browser how to display content!
What is Heading and Body:
A heading in HTML is used to define titles or subtitles on a webpage. They help organize
and structure content for better readability.
Types of Headings:
There are 6 heading tags in HTML:
• <h1>: Largest and most important heading.
• <h2>: Second-largest heading, used for subheadings.
• <h3> to <h6>: Smaller headings for less important titles.
The body in HTML refers to the main content of a webpage, which is displayed to the user.
In HTML, the <body> tag:
• Contains all the content that is visible on the webpage (text, images, videos, links,
etc.).
• Comes after the <head> tag, which contains meta information (like the title of the
page).
In simple terms, the body is like the content area of a webpage.
What is SEO:
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It's the process of improving a website to
rank higher in search engine results (like Google), making it easier for people to find.
In simple terms: SEO helps your website show up higher when people search for things
related to your site!
What is Meta:
Meta in HTML refers to information about the webpage that is not directly visible to users
but helps with things like search engine optimization (SEO) and page settings.
The <meta> Tag:
• It's used within the <head> section of a webpage.
• Provides metadata (data about data), such as page descriptions, keywords, and
author information.
Key Points:
• Meta tags provide information for search engines, browsers, and other systems.
• They help with SEO, improving how your site ranks in search results.
In simple terms, meta tags are hidden helpers that make your webpage more useful
and easier to find!
