What is the difference between front-end and back-end development?

Feature

Front-End Development

Back-End Development

Definition

Deals with the visual and interactive part of a website (what users see).

Manages the server, database, and application logic (behind the scenes).

Focus

User experience (UX), design, and responsiveness.

Data processing, security, performance, and functionality.

Technologies

Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Frameworks/Libraries: React, Angular, Vue.js, Bootstrap

Languages: Python, PHP, Java, Node.js, Ruby

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Common Tasks

Designing layouts, styling elements, creating animations, ensuring responsiveness.

Handling user authentication, database management, server-side logic, API development.

Example

A button that changes color when clicked.

Processing user login credentials and retrieving user data.