{"id":11412,"date":"2022-06-17T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codingdojo.com\/blog\/?p=11412"},"modified":"2022-06-17T07:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T14:00:48","slug":"frontend-vs-backend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codingdojo.com\/blog\/frontend-vs-backend","title":{"rendered":"Front End vs Back End: Top Differences Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that you have more than one option for what type of work you\u2019d like to do when becoming a web developer? Specifically, all websites have both a frontend and a backend developer. While it is possible to learn both, many developers elect to study one or the other. When developers are proficient in front and back-end programming, they are called Full Stack Engineers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding front-end vs. back-end development is not overly complicated, but each one does require a specific set of skills, and you may find you\u2019re better suited for one or the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The differences between frontend and backend development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brief overview of the programming languages and frameworks you\u2019ll need to learn to be successful in either field<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to begin if you want to become a frontend developer or a backend developer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Frontend Development?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend development uses code and other development tools to design the look, feel, and flow of how a website operates. As the name suggests, the frontend of a website is the visual side &#8212; the part of a website displayed on your monitor. In other words,\u00a0 it\u2019s the part that the user interacts with as they browse a website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frontend development includes designing and optimizing the UX (user experience) and UI (user interface). Of course, the design of interactive visual aspects of any website is crucial, and as a frontend developer, it will be up to you to make sure the look and feel of a website match the clients\u2019 goals and brand elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Backend Development?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backend development uses code and other development tools to create the website\u2019s functional architecture and allows the website to communicate with other websites or databases. Back-end coding also allows websites to communicate with multiple browsers and store information in browser databases, such as passwords and autofill options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a backend developer, you are solely concerned with how a website actually functions; if a command is failing or a button isn\u2019t linking to the place it should, backend developers can fix these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the backend development of a site can be much more complicated, as it requires skills to help many intricate tasks work together seamlessly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a backend developer at Uber is responsible for ensuring several processes. When you book a ride, your information is communicated to the driver. Your location is accurately shared. Your ride is booked and paid for. And in the future, if you want to pull up the details of the drive, your account can accurately show the details by pulling information from Uber\u2019s databases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend vs Backend: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between frontend and backend development is that frontend developers design the look, feel, and visual aspects of a website. Back-end developers create the architecture that allows the website to function without errors and communicate with databases, browsers, and other websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend vs. Backend Example<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you want to buy a new set of rollerblades on Amazon. You\u2019ll search for the Amazon store in your browser\u2019s search bar, and your browser will display the Amazon interface on your monitor. Everything you see on your screen is front-end development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll type \u2018rollerblades\u2019 into the search bar and hit \u2018enter.\u2019 So far, you\u2019ve been interacting with the frontend of Amazon\u2019s website, but once you initiate the search, the data you\u2019ve entered is processed by the backend. Behind the scenes, Amazon\u2019s backend is communicating with its databases of product listings. It then sorts that information by relevance and sends the data back to the frontend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frontend is now responsible for correctly displaying this information. You\u2019ll continue to interact with the frontend, but each time you ask for new information to be displayed or to complete an action like signing in to your account, you\u2019ll call on the backend to gather information and relay it back to the frontend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Key Roles of Frontend Development:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display information in an effective and engaging way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display correct information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be quick and responsive to the demands of the user<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look appealing and modern<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be user-centric and user-friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Key Roles of Backend Development:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly and effectively gather and relay information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate with databases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate information back to the frontend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send and collect information from other websites or web browsers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sort and categorize data to present to the frontend<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which developer role you decide is right for you, you\u2019ll need to learn some similar skills. In particular, you\u2019ll need to know how to code, and you\u2019ll need to learn how to design frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are breakdowns of the most popular programming languages and most commonly used frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Frontend Programming Languages<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/Style\/CSS\/Overview.en.html\"><b>CSS<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS (Cascading Sheet Styles) is among the most commonly used languages in frontend design. This language helps describe the look of a document written in markup. Essentially, it presents the HTML part of the code to the user.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HTML &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short for HyperText Markup Language, HTML is a markup frontend programming language that provides the basic layout of a website. HTML relies on tags captured within angle brackets &lt;&gt; to provide information about how the website and its headings and titles should look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>JavaScript &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important languages to understand, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.javascript.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is responsible for almost every command you make on a website. It helps you fill in forms, displays animated elements, shows an interactive map, lets you scroll through images\u2026 the list goes on! JavaScript is truly a remarkable and useful language used in frontend design.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Backend Programming Languages<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Python &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.python.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a powerful, open-source, general-purpose programming language that can be used to build any type of website. It can handle tasks such as data analysis and allow you to create automated tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Java &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Java is an easy-to-use coding language that allows you to write code for almost any type of program or device. It\u2019s applicable across almost every technology platform no matter its foundational architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruby-lang.org\/en\/\"><b>Ruby<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruby is an open-source programming language known for its easy readability and simplicity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PHP &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP is a widely used language used for creating dynamic server-side applications for websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Node.JS &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Often referred to as \u2018Node,\u2019 Node.JS is an open-source development platform that allows a website to execute server-side (backend) JavaScript code.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Frontend Frameworks<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/angularjs.org\/\"><b>AngularJS<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A structural framework that allows you to quickly and succinctly express your HTML code on a website\u2019s frontend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reactjs.org\/\"><b>React JS<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> React JS is a JavaScript library used for building user interfaces on single-page applications. Its applications are applicable on both web and mobile apps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vuejs.org\/\"><b>Vue.JS<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As its name implies, Vue.JS is used to create interactive website interfaces that can be seen or \u2018viewed\u2019 by the user.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jquery.com\/\"><b>jQuery<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> jQuery is a JavaScript library that is heavily relied on because of its ability to simplify the creation and navigation of web applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emberjs.com\/\"><b>Ember.JS<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ember.JS is an open-source front-end framework that allows for a complete solution for building client-facing website and application features.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Backend Frameworks<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Express &#8211;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/expressjs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express framework<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used in conjunction with Node.JS and provides back-end logic for websites and mobile apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.djangoproject.com\/\"><b>Django<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Django is a backend framework that works alongside Python and allows developers to quickly and efficiently create secure websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rubyonrails.org\/\"><b>Ruby on Rails<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Uniquely applicable for both front and backend development, Ruby on Rails works with Ruby programming language. It\u2019s a high-performance web language that uses a concise amount of code, making it easy to find and fix errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flask.palletsprojects.com\/en\/2.1.x\/\"><b>Flask<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This lightweight framework won\u2019t bulk up your app or website. It works alongside Python and employs unique features. Its easy-to-extend core and simplicity of use make it a favorite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laravel.com\/\"><b>Laravel<\/b><\/a><b> &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Laravel is an open-course framework that is powerful while also remaining easy to understand. It can handle a robust number of website projects but allows the user a simple method of creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn Web Development at Coding Dojo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn Web Development in a way that works best for you? You can start your web developer career with Coding Dojo\u2019s online or in-person courses. Not sure where to begin? Try our free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codingdojo.com\/intro-to-web-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intro to Web Development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> workshop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beginner-friendly event will help you decide if coding is for you, and all you need to join is a computer with a microphone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>We\u2019ll discuss:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the Web Works<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTTP Request &amp; Response Cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front-End vs. Back-End Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Javascript<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more? We have a friendly customer service team ready to take your call. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codingdojo.com\/admissions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to admissions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontend vs Backend FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Web Development?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web development, explained simply, is the process of designing and creating functioning websites and applications. Web development encompasses the entire process of frontend and backend design. Web developers are responsible for the site\u2019s technical functions, appearance, speed, and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Full Stack Development?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full stack development is the process of developing an entire website or application and encompasses both the front and backend design and implementation. A full stack engineer can individually handle both front and backend development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I Learn Frontend or Backend First?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s most common and recommended that a developer learn how to design UX\/UI on the frontend before learning the backend implementation. This is generally because a firm understanding of the front-end application will make learning the backend easier and allow the designer to be more creative and concise in their back-end approach.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1489,"featured_media":11414,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2102],"class_list":["post-11412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-posts"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Front End vs Back End: Top Differences Explained - Coding Dojo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Frontend vs backend: Where should you start? 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