Web Development – Quick Study Guide
1. What is Web Development?
Web development refers to the process of creating websites and web applications. It involves
designing the user interface, writing code, managing databases, and deploying websites on the
internet.
2. Types of Web Development
1 Front-End Development: Deals with the visual part of a website (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
2 Back-End Development: Handles server-side logic, databases, and authentication.
3 Full-Stack Development: Combination of both front-end and back-end development.
3. Core Front-End Technologies
1 HTML: Structure of web pages.
2 CSS: Styling and layout of web pages.
3 JavaScript: Adds interactivity and dynamic behavior.
4. Back-End Technologies
1 Programming Languages: Python, Java, PHP, [Link]
2 Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
3 Servers: Apache, Nginx
5. Important Concepts
1 HTTP/HTTPS and Client–Server Architecture
2 Responsive Design
3 APIs and JSON
4 Version Control (Git & GitHub)
6. Tools for Web Developers
1 Code Editors: VS Code, Sublime Text
2 Browsers: Chrome, Firefox (DevTools)
3 Frameworks: React, Angular, Bootstrap
7. Learning Roadmap
Start with HTML → CSS → JavaScript → Git/GitHub → Front-end framework → Back-end basics
→ Databases → Deployment.
This PDF is designed as a quick revision and beginner reference for students starting web
development.