Web Development Stack Components
https://enkonix.com/blog/web-development-stacks/
A web application is generally divided into two components: the server-side (back-end) and the client-side (front-end).
Each of these components is composed of consecutive layers of technology implementing different functionalities built atop each other forming a stack. The tech stack is, therefore, the combination of multiple technology services used in the creation of the data ecosystem that helps to run an application. Due to its importance in building an application, choosing the tech stack is often considered one of the most critical factors in application design and development.
Besides influencing the technical factors, the tech stack also helps with the following -
Identify the human skills the organization should hire
Projected efficiency of development teams
Variety of products the company can build
The following section explores various components of a web application and how they relate to web development tech stacks.
An application’s front-end encompasses various components that the end-user can see and interact directly with.
Apart from the user interface, front-end development also utilizes web development technologies running on the Open Web Platform to architect websites and applications.
An application’s front-end is composed of three main components:
User Interface - the visual representation of information generated by front-end software, providing a graphical means of viewing, accessing, and editing website data.
Markup Language - the set of symbols, rules for how they should be used, and the instructions implemented by each symbol to deliver information to the user. Typically, an HTML markup language is widely used in websites to inform browsers and viewing software how to read and display content.
Scripting/Programming Language - these are the tools that give life to dynamic websites. These languages are meant to run as part of the application, inserting interactive elements that make the user experience more engaging.
Front-End development comes with various challenges particularly arising from the fact that tools and techniques used for client-side programming are constantly changing. Additionally, users rely on different devices with varying screen sizes, resolutions and refresh rates, making them a complex consideration during development.
An application’s back-end or server-side contains various processes that run under the hood to service user requests and transactions. Back-end frameworks enable communication between the web service and a database where the site’s content is stored and fetched from.
A back-end also involves processes involved in implementing business logic and accessing other IT resources such as cloud services and file servers.
An application’s back end is a stack of multiple layers, including:
Application Logic - an application logic uses a server-side programming language to develop the application. These are coding platforms used to develop the instructions that guide web servers on how to handle user requests. These languages are usually part of a framework that simplifies coding by eliminating repetition and the need to reinvent the wheel.
File System - every web application needs a file storage platform to manage the system and user data. Modern web applications are data-driven, where IT operations and development are tightly integrated with data analytics to improve product quality and user experience.
Database - a structured data set that enables the organization, storage, and access of information on products, transactions, user identities and other data generated by the application.
Hosting - the service that allows organizations to publish and expose their web services to the internet. Applications could be hosted in-house, using public cloud offerings or through third-party hosting. The right hosting provider is chosen based on the security, speed and reliability of their services.
Web Server - the component of the web application that coordinates communication between users and the back-end service. The web server relies on transfer protocols (HTTP/HTTPS) to transmit data between the front and back ends.
Web Development Frameworks - these frameworks provide templates, structures and components to reduce the time required for building back-ends and front-ends.
Operating System - every server has an Operating System installed that acts as an interface between various development software and hardware resources.
Web Development Trends
https://blog.hubspot.com/website/web-development-trends
https://www.keycdn.com/blog/web-development-trends
https://www.lambdatest.com/blog/web-development-trends/
https://www.clariontech.com/blog/best-web-development-technologies-to-use-in-2022
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
AI Chatbots and virtual assistants
Accelerated Mobile Pages
Single-Page Application
Optimized Voice Search
WordPress Development
Motion UI – Making the Website Smoother
Serverless Architecture
Responsive Site Design
Dark Mode Standardization
Improved Native Cybersecurity
WebAssembly
JavaScript frameworks
Cloud-based development and deployment
Ambient design
Mobile-First Development
More Accessibility with Voice UI
Push Notifications
User Experience with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP)
Content Personalization with Machine Learning
Static Website Generators
Automation Testing On Cloud
More focus on Data Compliance
API-first Development
3D Elements Will Become More Mainstream
Blockchain Technology – Changing the Game Everywhere
Core Web Vitals
Headless CMS Architecture
Internet of Things (IoT)
Server-Side Rendering
Meta-Frameworks
Micro Frontends
WordPress Development
TypeScript Will Reach New Heights
CSS trends in web development.
Web Development Life Cycle
DevOps Essentials
1.Linux
2.Ansible
3.GIT
4.Artifactory
5.Terraform
6.Containers, Kubernates
7.Monitoring ( Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog,Splunk)
8.Security
9.Cloud Essentials
Cloud Essentials
1.VPC, Subnetting, Internet Gateway, VPC Router, Egress Gateway, NAT Gateway,
2..Firewalls, Stateless & Stateful firewalls
3.Network Load balancer, Classic Load Balancer, Layer 7 Load Balancer,
4.Storage ( S3, EBS, EFS)
5.Computing (EC2)
6.Database (SQL, NO SQL)
7.Serverless Functions
8.Machine Learning
9.Application Services (SNS, SQS, Kinesis, IOT, SES, Step Functions)
10.Cloud Formation
11.Montioring (Cloud Trial, Cloud Watch)
Websites For Reference:
https://learn.cantrill.io/p/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-saa-c03
Security
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and digital information from theft, damage, unauthorized access, or any form of cyberattacks. This aspect of information technology (IT) encompasses a wide range of technologies, processes, and practices designed to safeguard digital assets and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
https://www.techopedia.com/cybersecurity-statistics
Phishing Attack Data
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Data
Malware Data
Ransomware Data
Password Cracking Attack Data
Internet of Things (IoT) Hack Data
