Web Application Development Process: Software Development. Step 5 of 7.

Translating plans into web app creation

I hope everyone understands that when software development starts, you can talk for hours and consider issues from different angles. We will not even have enough space for one large article if we break it down in detail.

The software development phase of web applications largely depends on the specific requirements and needs defined in the earlier stages. The basic functionality established previously and the simplicity or sophistication of the design layout both play crucial roles in shaping this phase.

But still, we cannot skip telling you about the main points of web application development. After all, each previous stage brought us to this point (requirements, artifacts, design, planning). Quality and fast development is a combination of coding skills and careful execution of all the previous stages. Let's move on to consider what the development essentials are and what they include.

DevOps?

• Environment Setup. Configuration of development, staging, and production environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Continuous Integration (CI). Automated build and integration pipeline that compiles source code, runs tests, and produces software packages.
• Continuous Deployment (CD). Automated deployment pipeline that pushes changes to the different environments (staging, production), ensuring that software can be reliably and continuously released.
• Monitoring and Logging. Implement systems to monitor application health and performance, as well as to log errors for detailed troubleshooting (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack).
• Configuration Management. Use tools (like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet) to manage system configuration, ensuring environments remain consistent and secure.

Front-end Development

• User Interface (UI) Implementation. Develop the visual elements that users interact with in the application, based on the designs (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue).
• User Experience (UX). Implement interactions, transitions, and feedback, ensuring the app is user-friendly and intuitive.
• Responsive Design. Ensure the app’s design is fluid and adaptive to various screen sizes and devices (desktop, mobile, tablet).
• Performance Optimization. Optimize load times and responsiveness by leveraging techniques such as lazy loading, image optimization, and efficient script loading.

Back-end Development

• Server-side Logic. Develop the logic that powers the app’s core functionalities (e.g., user registration, property listing, booking) using a server-side language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java).
• Database Design and Integration. Design and set up the database schema, and develop the code to interact with the database (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• API Development. Build and expose APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that the front-end will use to interact with the back-end services.
• Security Implementation. Incorporate security measures such as authentication, authorization, data validation, and encryption to protect user data and privacy.

Achieving web app perfection

Concluding the web development phase, it's evident how each layer, from the initial requirements to the intricate details of back-end development, contributes to our application's foundation. From interactive user interfaces to API security and integration customization, your development team should have expert solutions for each point. This is the only way to ensure that your app is functional, secure, and user-friendly.?

Our Kernelics development team focuses on these critical steps to build scalable, reliable, and efficient web applications, so we can help with any web development concern, even the simplest one.

After completing the fine-tuned development process, we're now poised to move into the stages of web app testing.

If you want the full guide, follow the link below.

7-Step Guide of Web App Development Process

Tom Ponomarev, Co-Founder & CBDO at Kernelics