Website development process

The first step in creating a website is a meeting with the client. During the meeting, the client has the opportunity to present their ideas and expectations, which allows us to design the best possible solution.

During this meeting, we ask a series of questions to better understand the client's needs. Some important questions include:

• What are the goals of the website? What is the client aiming to achieve with the website?
• Who is the website intended for? Who is the target audience?
• What are the main elements of the website, such as text, images, videos, and other multimedia content?
• What are the key requirements for the website’s functionality? For example, should the website allow purchasing products or booking appointments?
• What should the website design look like? What colors, fonts, images, and graphics does the client want to use?
• What is the budget for creating the website?

After the goals, needs, and functionalities of the website are clearly defined, the next step is creating the concept or wireframe. The concept or wireframe is a visual representation of the layout of elements on the website, but without detailed graphics or design.

The wireframe provides the client with a clear idea of how the website will look and function. It helps visualize the arrangement of elements, such as navigation, text, images, videos, and other multimedia content. This is important as it allows us to determine what is needed to build the website and allows the client to see how their vision will look in practice.

Wireframe is usually not detailed because it focuses on the layout of elements on the site rather than design and graphics. In collaboration with the client, we adjust the wireframe according to the client's needs and preferences before starting the detailed design.

Once the goals and needs of the website are clearly defined, and the wireframe is created, the next step in creating the website is designing the web design.

Web design includes all the visual elements of the website, such as layout, colors, fonts, and images. Design is important because it helps create an attractive and user-friendly website that will attract and retain visitors.

It is important to keep in mind that the design should align with the goals of the website and the client's needs.

During the creation of the web design, it is also important to consider responsive web design. Responsive web design refers to how a website adjusts to different screen sizes, making it functional and visually appealing on all devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and computers.

After presenting the web design proposal and receiving client approval, we begin coding the website.

Once the web design is finished, the next step in creating the website is developing the HTML and CSS code.

HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) is the basic language used for creating websites. It describes the structure and content of a website, including text, images, videos, and other elements. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is the language used to define the appearance and style of a website, such as colors, fonts, sizes, positions, and various effects.

Responsive web design is an important factor in this step because the HTML and CSS code must be written in a way that ensures the website looks good and functions well on different screen sizes and devices.

Once the HTML and CSS code is ready, we test the website to check functionality, appearance, and responsiveness. This includes testing how the website displays on various devices with different screen sizes and browsers.

We perform coding professionally according to W3C standards.

Programming is done using a combination of PHP language (CakePHP framework) and MySQL database. CakePHP is a free open-source PHP framework used for rapid and simple development of web applications and websites.

In website development, CakePHP can be used to develop both simple and complex websites with demanding business logic. This framework enables faster and easier website development while providing security and reliability to developers, as error checks are performed during code execution.

In programming, we use the MVC architecture. MVC architecture (Model-View-Controller) helps to separate the program code into logical units, making the code clearer and speeding up the development of web applications.

After the website is created and programmed, it is necessary to test its functionality and security. This includes checking the correctness of all functions and links, the proper display of the site on different devices and browsers, and testing security features to prevent potential threats.

Testing is usually conducted on a special test server isolated from the production environment. This ensures that testing does not take place on the actual web server, which could cause availability issues or other problems.

Once the website is created, tested, and any issues are resolved, it is time to transfer the website to the production server.

Transferring the website to the production server involves placing files, databases, and other necessary elements on the server that will serve as the actual address for accessing the website. This step is critical because the website now becomes available for public use.

Before transferring, it is important to ensure that the server is correctly configured and securely protected to avoid potential security threats. It is also necessary to check that all elements of the website are uploaded to the server and that all data in the database functions properly.