Web app development is a very new technical term in the domain of the internet. In technical words, web app development is a combination of various dynamic server side technologies used for programming and technical processes implemented to develop a client-server software application to help client run the web browser.
Web App Development Technologies[edit | edit source]
There are mainly two different types of languages used for developing web applications:
- CSSL (Client Side Scripting Language)
- SSSL (Server Side Scripting Languages)
CSSL (Client Side Scripting Language)
HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet, jQuery, MooTools, MojoToolkit, JavaScript and Ajax etc. are some of the dynamic Client Side Scripting languages used in the process of developing web apps.
SSSL (Server Side Scripting Languages)
Side Scripting languages also play their own role in the development of web apps. PHP, ZEND, ASP.NET, RoR (Ruby on Rails), Perl, Python and Cold Fusion are popular Server Side Scripting technologies incorporated in the process executed for the developing web applications.
Program Libraries and Web App Frameworks[edit | edit source]
Program libraries play a huge role as a collection of vital functions, classes and subroutines. Developers use program libraries to be able to develop and maintain web apps through the addition or even editing of new functionalities.
Website APP frameworks are a combination of program libraries, components as well as tools that are specifically and systematically organized in an architecture system that aids developers develop, execute and maintain a much-needed fast and reliable approach for the development of complex web apps.
The main role of Web application frameworks is to systematize the entire web app development process and organize folder structure, documentation, guidelines and libraries to make code reusable for adding functionalities to the web app.
Coding Guidelines, Standards and Conventions[edit | edit source]
Coding guidelines, standards are a set of rules applied to coding logic, the structure of folders, names, file names, organization of files, formatting, indentation, statement classes, as well as functions and naming conventions etc. The application of these rules enforces writing clear comments as well as the rule of providing proper documentation to ensure the best possible environment for multiple developers to maintain the version, ensure better readability, understanding of the flow of source code in a very short period of time.
The Process of Website Application Development
Web app development is a very long and complex process in itself. It includes the application of very complex procedures implemented throughout the web app development process.
SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) and ASDM (Agile Software Development Model) are two different types of web app development processes followed for the development of apps.
- SDLC is a combination of the following process:
- App Requirements
- Information Analysis
- Architectural Design
- Blueprints of Specifications
- Involvement of the Team
- Programing
- Testing
- Fixing Bugs
- System Testing
- Implementation as well as Maintenance
On the other hand, ASDM is an iterative process that focuses on the following processes:
- Team Collaboration
- Better Procedure for Revision and Evolution of Web App Needs.
- Thorough Research
- Analysis
- Management of the Project
- Design
- Programing
- Implementation
- Regular Testing
- Adaption and Maintenance
Creation of functional specifications, selection of technology, the definition of audience scope v and security documents, database structure and custom web application development, and selection and analysis of third-party vendors are also an integral part of the web application development process.
• Testing of the Web App This is the most complex part of the web application development process carried out. It needs more manpower than the whole development process and can easily be time-consuming process. it is more complex as compared to the development procedure because developers and testers have to ensure the following things to enhance user experience and interaction with the web app:
- High QA and Testing of bugs
- Compatibility with all browsers
- App Security
- Performance Check – Load as well as Stress Testing in Specification
- Usability
The Purpose of the Web App
The main purpose of web app development is to equip websites with a plenty of powerful functionalities capable of enhancing user’s experience and interaction, connecting back-end database, outsourcing results to browsers.
From the business point of view, web apps help businesses reach millions of customers and serve them with just a few taps of fingers to take their business global.
References[edit | edit source]
- http://www.comentum.com/guide-to-web-application-development.html
- http://searchcloudapplications.techtarget.com/definition/Web-app-development
- https://www.techopedia.com/2/31579/networks/a-brief-history-of-web-development
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_application_development
- https://www.appstudio.ca/blog/data-science-and-web-development-together-can-be-most-useful/
