Web development is a series of steps to create, develop and maintain websites or pages accessible over the Internet to ensure website speed and a satisfactory user experience. This process includes various aspects such as web design, client-side scripting, server-side scripting, web content development, network security configuration, and content management system (CSM). The person or team of professionals who performs this task is usually referred to as a web developer.
Steps to create a website
The web development process has several steps that must be taken, namely:
The first step in the web development process is to analyze the problem, requirements, and goals you want to achieve. In the business world, a relevant goal could be anything such as increasing brand awareness, increasing sales, expanding marketing, or improving service. In this phase, the business owner and the web development team plan the detailed requirements of the development phase, including the budget and resources needed.
The next step is to write detailed requirements. This stage covers various technical aspects to ensure that the web product meets the required security and quality standards. Activities in this phase include:
- Determine the type and configuration of hardware (servers, client computers, and network devices) to be used. Determine which operating system you will use to operate your system. Show users detailed web design specifications.
The third stage is UI UX prototype design, where the developer describes the uniqueness of the website being designed and the elements that will create a comfortable user experience. This phase focuses on efficient and interactive development where designers can test and improve their design plans before moving on to the next phase. The final part of this phase is web testing carried out with users to evaluate whether the created web design meets the requirements identified initially.
The next step in web development is third-party programming and integration. At this stage the developers (frontend and backend) work together to design program code using various programming languages and frameworks. This step involves converting the wireframe into a web project by adding elements such as typography, colors, animations, menu buttons, graphics, and other elements. Third party integrations are implemented if your website requires support from other parties such as payment gateways, additional security or other third parties.
Who is our web development team?
Website development is a difficult task to be undertaken by an individual. Web development requires a team with expertise and responsibility. The following are the sections related to the web development process.
User/Project Owner
The main function of the Project Owner is to coordinate all matters related to the development project. Project owners build websites by defining project goals, determining the project scope (what features are required), designing a budget and necessary resources, and ensuring that the project is measurable and manageable.
UI/UX Designer
Website design aims to balance the aesthetics of the website product and user needs. UI/UX designers are tasked with conveying the design and creativity of a site to create a pleasant user experience.
copywriter
Copywriting is the art of persuading something through writing. Apart from communicating the purpose of your website, copywriting can also attract attention and increase traffic to your website. Therefore, the main task of a copywriter in web development is to create content that is informative, interesting and can increase the attractiveness of the website.
A copywriter’s efforts to increase website engagement include maximizing search engine optimization (SEO), creating landing pages, headlines and meta titles, writing marketing emails, and writing articles and blogs.
Web front-end engineer
The main task of a web front-end engineer is to design appropriate code for UI/UX design when creating a website. Front-end engineers are responsible for ensuring a website’s user interface (UI) is more attractive, consistent, and responsive. It uses the CSS programming language to configure the appearance of the web layout and JavaScript to display animation effects.
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web backend engineer
Back-end engineers are IT experts who are experts in developing website servers related to logic and databases. Their job is to verify website software and core functionality and manage API (Application Programming Interface) integration. Backend engineers are responsible for ensuring that web software functions properly as a whole.
test
Website testers play an important role in web development. Testers are tasked with protecting websites from bug intrusion or bugs that can affect and control web performance. Testers are also responsible for checking designs and communicating any issues with website functionality to UI/UX designers.
Web development and web design
At first glance, people think that web development and web design are the same thing, even though they are two different parts of the world of websites. Web development is the entire process of creating a website.
Meanwhile, web designing is a development stage that focuses on the aesthetic appearance of a website, including designing the website layout, site functionality and visual appearance to make it more attractive and easy to access. At the web design stage, we also consider the ease of interaction between users and the web system, which is usually called UX (User Interaction).
