Whether for commerce, education, or entertainment, web development is one of the critical roles of the digital age. Web developers manage design, programming, and security, and are responsible for merging aesthetics and functionality to create digital experiences for visitors on the web.

The web is the central hub of the digital world. Everything from the federal government to a pop-up restaurant uses the web to advertise to consumers and customers, and to engage with the public. Web development can therefore make a major difference when it comes to how well institutions, organizations, businesses, and individuals connect with each other. This volume looks at both the “front end,” meaning that parts of the web that users see and engage with, and the “back end,” which includes the programming and data that makes web pages work.