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Discussion on: What's the difference between Front-end and Back-end development?

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Carlos Eduardo Rueda Martell

Front-end development generally refers to the process of creating the user interface and visual design of a website or application. This can include everything from designing the overall look and feel of the site, to coding individual elements like buttons and forms.

Back-end development, on the other hand, focuses on the server-side components of a website or application. This includes things like database design and management, server administration, and security. While back-end development is often invisible to users, it's essential for keeping everything running smoothly.

So, in a nutshell, front-end development websites is all about the graphical interface while back-end development is more focused on the functionality of the site. Both are important in their own ways and most web developers have skills in both areas. However, some developers may specialize more in one area or the other.