- Engineer Tim Burns-Lee created the world’s first web site. A primitive information page to show what HTML markup language looks like.
It seems like an eternity has passed from that moment. And today, the number of sites of varying complexity / topics exceeds one billion.
Web development for a programmer and designer is both a hobby and a job at the same time.
Work that requires constant development and finding new solutions. Programming languages are constantly being improved, and programs are being updated monthly (not every day). Therefore, developers need to keep their heart on the pulse to keep up with the pace of technology development.
Designing for a programmer or designer is like creativity for an artist. And every site created is a matter of pride. The developer is first and foremost a specialist. His job is not just writing code. And the task of the designer is not just to create the design. The ultimate goal for both is to create a product that fully meets the customer’s requirements.
The development process is clearly divided into the steps that need to be implemented within the project. Let’s deal with this.
So, the main stages of web development are:
Brief analysis and writing of TA.
A brief is a document, a kind of questionnaire, which is filled out by the customer. In the brief, the client states their wishes for the design, functionality of the site or program and other details of the project. Basing on the brief, the managers of the IT company make TA (technical assignments) for developers.
Prototyping.
An important milestone, especially for large projects. A prototype is a diagram of all or several pages of a site in the form of a sketch or HTML document that displays the interactions and structural elements of the future site: menus, buttons, forms and more.
Design development.
At this point, the designer draws pages of the resource. Today, it is important that the site has not only a desktop version, but also a mobile version. The constant design requirement is a “friendly” intuitive interface. That is, when the user easily and quickly finds the necessary information on the site.
Programming.
Front-end developers are converting design layouts into interactive web pages. Depending on the type of site, choose the optimal CMS, with which the resource will work.
Testing.
The resource is tested for design layout compliance, speed, mobile optimization, and display across browsers. The final quality check is an evaluation of the finished product from the perspective of both the programmer and the user.
Filling in a website.
This is done by the content manager, site owner, or IT company. The moment when the site comes to life and becomes unique. He begins to “tell” why he created what products and services can be provided.
Deploy a website.
At this stage, the developer helps the client to choose the hosting (place on the Internet) and get the domain (the address of the resource) – two points that are needed to host the site. Then they transfer the site to this hosting.
Promotion of the resource.
SEO-specialists, SMM-managers, targeting specialists are engaged in complex promotion of a resource: analyze its work, make a strategy of internal and external optimization and put it into practice.
There is a videо on our YouTube channel on this topic. If you are familiar with the development process, it will be easier and more efficient to create your site. 😎
What are some ways to create websites?
- Order a website at an IT company.
“+” Is the easiest way to entrust the business to professionals. Maximum compliance with client’s requirements and wishes; the uniqueness of the product. Quality product with a guarantee of its output.
“-” significant cash costs.
- Create a site on the constructor.
“+” A versatile and simple site creation tool. You can create your own site without the involvement of IT specialists.
“-” lack of product uniqueness, limited customization options, no flexibility.
- Find a seller at auctions – buy a ready-made site by changing some items (logo, title, etc.).
“+” Option to get the finished product right away – of course, if you are lucky.
“-” Not very popular and effective practice today. It is difficult to find a site that fully meets the client’s vision and wishes.
- Hire freelancers to complete your site development tasks.
“+” You can save on the cost of services.
“-” There is no guarantee that the product will be of the right quality, on time and at all – will be finished.
Do you need a website but don’t know where to start? Are you afraid of being cheated on or having a very pleasant experience working with freelancers? ..
We at Web-Systems Solutions ensure that all site standards and requirements are met. And the development process was open and understandable to our customers.
Each project in our portfolio is a unique solution tailored to the needs of the customer. Let’s work together and create a product that will appeal to you and your users!
