The Beginner’s Guide to Website Development
Read about the basics of web development, the process of creating a website, and additional resources for those who want to learn more.
Written by:Allie Decker
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As someone who’s spent countless hours coding and experimenting with websites, I’ve come to see web development as more than just coding. It’s an art, a way of bringing ideas to life. While website development makes us think of coding, it includes all related development tasks, such as client-side scripting, server-side scripting, server and network security configuration, ecommerce development, and content management system (CMS) development.
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If you’re interested in the ins and outs of web development, I’m excited to share with you the basics of web development and the exhilarating process of creating a website from scratch. I remember the first website I ever built—it was full of bright colors and clunky animations, but it was mine, and it sparked a lifelong passion. Through trial and error, I’ve personally discovered the joy of turning complex problems into elegant solutions.
Feel free to leap around the guide using the chapter links to find what you are looking for. Let’s dive