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Articles about web-development

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

    What Is a Session?

    In plain terms, a session is a way for a server to remember a user's interactions with a website or application.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • sessions
  • What Is Frontend Development? — Web Development explainer cover
    Shubh 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
  • A diagram showing the request-response cycle of HTTP
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is HTTP?

    HTTP, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is the foundation of data communication on the internet.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • http
  • A simple diagram showing the structure of a JSON object
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is JSON?

    JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a simple and efficient format for exchanging data between systems, applications, and languages.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • programming-languages
  • A diagram showing the difference between GraphQL and REST API
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is GraphQL?

    GraphQL is a query language for APIs that allows for more flexible and efficient data retrieval.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • api
  • A diagram showing the basic components of a REST API, including the client, server, and resources.
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is REST API?

    REST API is an architectural style for designing networked applications, emphasizing simplicity, flexibility, and scalability.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • rest-api
  • A diagram showing the basic components of a REST API
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is REST API?

    REST API is an architectural style for designing networked applications, emphasizing simplicity, flexibility, and scalability.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • rest-api
  • A diagram showing the interaction between a client and a server through an API
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is API?

    APIs are crucial for software development, enabling different applications to exchange data and services.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • api
  • A screenshot of the Bootstrap website, showing the framework's components and customization options.
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is Bootstrap?

    Bootstrap is a popular front-end framework for building responsive and mobile-first web applications.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • responsive-design
  • A simple diagram showing the Svelte compiler and its output
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is Svelte?

    Svelte is a lightweight JavaScript framework used for building user interfaces and web applications.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • javascript
    • web-development
  • A screenshot of an Angular application, with a complex and scalable user interface.
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is Angular?

    Angular is a popular JavaScript framework for building complex web applications.

    3 min read·Intermediate
    • javascript
    • web-development
  • A screenshot of a Next.js application
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is Next.js?

    Next.js is a React framework for building high-performance web applications.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • javascript
    • web-development
  • a screenshot of a code editor with TypeScript syntax highlighting
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is TypeScript?

    TypeScript is a programming language that helps developers catch errors early and improve code maintainability, thus making it a popular choice for large and complex applications.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • javascript
    • web-development
  • A screenshot of a web page with interactive JavaScript elements
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is JavaScript?

    JavaScript is a high-level, dynamic, and interpreted programming language used for client-side scripting on the web.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • javascript
    • web-development
  • A screenshot of a web page with a complex layout, showcasing the use of CSS for styling and layout.
    Shubh Singh·Technology·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is CSS?

    CSS is a fundamental language for web development, used to style and layout web pages.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • css
    • web-development
  • a simple HTML code snippet
    Shubh Singh·Web Performance·Jul 28, 2026

    What Is HTML?

    HTML is the backbone of a website, providing structure and meaning to content.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • html
    • web-development