Frontend Development
Frontend development concepts and best practices
Last updated: 8/15/2025
Understanding frontend development concepts and how they work with AfterZip.
What is Frontend Development?
Frontend development involves creating the user-facing parts of web applications - what users see and interact with.
Key Technologies
HTML
The structure and content of web pages.
CSS
Styling and layout of web pages.
JavaScript
Programming language for interactive web functionality.
Modern Frontend Frameworks
- React
- Vue.js
- Angular
- Svelte
Frontend Tools
- Build tools (Webpack, Vite)
- Package managers (npm, yarn)
- Version control (Git)
- Code editors (VS Code)
Best Practices
- Write semantic HTML
- Use responsive design
- Optimise for performance
- Ensure accessibility
- Test across browsers