Web Development
Web development involves creating interactive applications and websites, enabling users to access services, information and interact with online content via web browsers.
Some figures on web development
200 million
of active websites worldwide
71%
of companies worldwide have a website
28%
of commercial activities are carried out online
51.2%
of U.S. web traffic is on mobile devices
What is web development?
Web development encompasses the creation of applications and content accessible via the Internet.
A website is generally an online presence, providing static information, for example, a showcase site for a company or a blog. It offers a unidirectional experience, where users primarily consult the content.
A web platform, on the other hand, is more than just a website. It brings together several sites or services under one virtual roof. Platforms often offer interactive features, enabling users to become more involved. Examples include social networks, online marketplaces or forums.
Finally, a web application is a software application that runs in a web browser. It offers a more dynamic and interactive user experience than traditional websites. Web applications can perform a variety of tasks, from task management to real-time content modification. They can be accessed via a browser without requiring installation like a native application.
The boundary between a web platform and a web application can sometimes be blurred, as some platforms incorporate interaction elements similar to those of applications.
What are the web development languages?
Numerous languages and frameworks exist for developing Web sites, platforms and applications.
Here are the main ones we use at Terros.
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
Used to structure the content of a web page using tags.
JavaScript
A client-side programming language for adding interactive and dynamic features to web pages.
Vue.js (JavaScript)
A progressive JavaScript framework for building user interfaces, easy to integrate gradually into existing projects.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
Allows you to style and format HTML content, defining the visual appearance of a page.
React.js (JavaScript)
A JavaScript library developed by Facebook, often used with Redux, to create interactive user interfaces.
Our expert team on web development
Marie Muffat
Lead Product Manager Web
Pauline Amiet
Web Product Manager
Salima Chamrani
React.js / Vue.js Web Developer
Alexandre Delille
React.js / Vue.js Web Developer
Abdelhakim Mhioul
React.js / Vue.js Web Developer
Advantages and Disadvantages of Web Development
Setting up a web site, platform or application makes a major contribution to your company's image and to your users' potential for engagement. However, developing a Web medium is not always the best solution for your business issues. As a web development agency, we draw on our experience to analyze your company's specific needs and determine the relevance of creating a web platform..
Advantages ✅
- Universal accessibility via web browsers
- Interactivity and improved user experience
- Cost savings and easy updates
- Integration with other services
Disadvantages ❌
- Internet dependency
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Interruption of browsing sessions
FAQ - Questions about web development
What is the difference between a website, a web platform and a web application?
A website is usually a collection of related pages displaying information or content, often with a informative or promotional function.
A web platform, on the other hand, offers a more environment interactive, bringing together several services or sites under a single interface, allowing users to perform various actions such as purchasing, communicating or collaborating.
THE web applications, on the other hand, are interactive programs accessible via a browser, offering a more dynamic and personalized user experience, with specific functionalities often going beyond the scope of a simple site or platform.
What are some examples of web platforms?
There are many different platforms and web applications, some of the best known being the web versions of Google Maps, Instagram, Facebook or even Spotify.
Why use a web development agency?
Calling on a web development agency like Terros allows you to benefit from specialized expertise needed to create websites or web applications professional, functional and adapted to specific needs needs.
At Terros, we use our web development expertise in particular to design and develop prototypes quickly of websites and web platforms, all while giving you a complete and interactive visibility on the budget, planning and milestones of development.
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