The next step in the web development process is writing the code.
Developers will use different coding languages for the front-end and back-end of websites, as well as for different functionalities of the site (such as design, interactivity, etc.) These different languages work together to build and run your site.
Let’s start with the most commonly-used language. Almost every website uses these three together, and yours probably will, too.
HTML
HyperText Markup Language has been used since the 1990s. It’s the foundation of all websites and represents the bare minimum of what’s needed to create a website. (Yes, you can [create a website with only HTML It wouldn’t look too pretty, though.)
Languages like CSS and JavaScript enhance and modify the basic site structure built by HTML5 is the most recent version and supports cross-platform browser functionality, making it popular in mobile application development.
CSS
was developed in the late 1990s. It adds design elements like typography, colors, and layouts to websites — it’s the cosmetic code.
CSS allows developers to transform your website to match the aesthetic you envisioned for your site, and like HTML5, CSS is compatible with all browsers.
Here’s a code snippet for customizing the jumbotron element in
JavaScript
JavaScript is the cherry-on-top of coding languages. Created in the mid-90s, JavaScript is used to add functionality to websites. Developers use it to add animations, automate tasks within certain pages, and add interactive features that enhance user experience.
JavaScript is rapidly evolving. Once considered a “toy” language, JavaScript is now the most widely used coding language in the world. With the help of Node.Js, it’s now a back-end coding language. It’s the first language to be understood by browser, and some have even discussed applying machine learning to it, too.