Web Development

1. The Static Web (1990s)

• The early web was made up of static HTML pages—simple documents without interactivity.

• Websites were hand-coded using HTML and later CSS for basic styling.

• JavaScript emerged in the mid-1990s to add dynamic behavior (like button clicks or animations).

2. Dynamic Websites & CMS Era (2000s)

• Server-side languages like PHP, ASP.NET, and Java enabled dynamic content—websites could now fetch and display data from databases.

• Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal allowed non-developers to build websites easily.

• AJAX enabled asynchronous content loading, improving user experience.

3. Modern Web & Frameworks (2010s)

• JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js revolutionized front-end development.

• Responsive design became standard with mobile-first websites.

• Backend technologies evolved with Node.js, Django, Laravel, and Ruby on Rails.

• APIs (especially REST and GraphQL) became the backbone of data communication.

4. The Jamstack & Headless Web (2020s – Present)

• The web shifted toward Jamstack architecture: JavaScript, APIs, and Markup.

• Headless CMSs like Strapi and Contentful separated content management from the frontend.

• Hosting and deployment became easier and faster with Netlify, Vercel, and Cloudflare Pages.

• Low-code/no-code tools and site builders (e.g., Webflow, Wix, Squarespace) gained popularity.

• Emphasis on performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices became key.

 WordPress: The Leading CMS

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet today. It began as a blogging platform in 2003 but has since grown into a full-featured CMS that can power:

• Blogs and personal websites

• Business sites and portfolios

• Online stores (via WooCommerce)

• Membership and e-learning platforms

Why Use WordPress?

• Beginner-friendly, no coding required

• Thousands of free and premium themes

• Extensive plugin ecosystem (for SEO, security, performance)

• Strong community and documentation

Whether you’re building your first site or managing dozens, WordPress scales with your needs.