Software for Web Development - SS3 ICT Lesson Note

Web development software is used to create and maintain websites. It includes various tools and programming languages.

HTML is used to structure content, CSS styles it, and JavaScript adds interactivity.

Developers often use integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code or software like Adobe Dreamweaver for designing. 

Content management systems (CMS) like WordPress simplify website creation.

Additionally, server-side languages like PHP and databases (e.g., MySQL) handle dynamic content. Web development software essentially provides the means to build, design, and manage websites.

A typical web development software stack consists of several components:

Front-end: This includes HTML for structuring content, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity.

Back-end: This involves server-side technologies like programming languages (e.g., PHP, Python, Ruby) and databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Web server: Software like Apache, Nginx, or Microsoft IIS that handles requests from clients and serves web content.

Development tools: Integrated development environments (IDEs) or text editors (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text) for writing and testing code.

Version control: Tools like Git for managing code changes and collaborating with other developers.