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Web Development

How the web works — frontend, backend, auth, and SEO basics.

Explainers for building and understanding websites and web apps.

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    “What is…?” articles in Web Development.

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  • What Is a Session? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is a Session in Web Development? Sessions vs. Cookies Explained (With Code Examples)

    A session lets a web server remember a user across requests — login state, cart contents, preferences — even though HTTP itself has no memory.

    6 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • nodejs

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  • What Is a Session in Web Development? Sessions vs. Cookies Explained (With Code Examples) · 14 reads
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Latest tutorials

  • What Is SEO? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is SEO?

    Discover the basics of Search Engine Optimization and its importance in digital marketing

    3 min read·Beginner
    • search-engine-optimization
    • digital-marketing

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What will I learn in Web Development?

Plain-language “What is…?” explainers with definitions, context, and FAQs.

  • What Is Authorization? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is Authorization?

    Authorization is the process of determining whether a user or entity has the necessary permissions to access a particular resource or perform a specific action.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • security
    • authentication
  • What Is OAuth? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is OAuth?

    OAuth is a widely used authorization framework that enables secure access to resources without password sharing.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • security
    • authentication
  • What Is a Session? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is a Session in Web Development? Sessions vs. Cookies Explained (With Code Examples)

    A session lets a web server remember a user across requests — login state, cart contents, preferences — even though HTTP itself has no memory.

    6 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • nodejs
  • What Is a Client? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is a Client?

    In plain terms, a client is a computer or software application that requests services from a server. This can include web browsers, email programs, and mobile apps.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • networking
    • client
  • What Is Frontend Development? — Web Development explainer cover
    SSShubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is Frontend Development?

    Frontend development is the process of creating the user interface and user experience for websites and applications using programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • html
    • css