David Wampamba

Tag: web applications

  • Learn to develop web applications the modern way – Part 3

    Learn to develop web applications the modern way – Part 3

    In the programming industry like others, you will find many terms(vocabulary) which are not usual in  common speech. In this article of the series about “learning how to develop web applications in the modern way”, allow me introduce to some of those terms. In case you missed reading some parts,  click here to read part one or click an item in the table of contents below.

    1. Prerequisite
    2. Web design vs Web applications development
    3. Extending is smart!
    4. Components of a Web application.
    5. Powering web applications with WordPress
    6. The do list application

    What is extending in programming? 
    In simple terms it’s the opposite of developing applications from scratch. In detail it means a coder will write his/her own application from the start to finish without using and relying on other programmers code. Therefore to extend is when a coder starts with someone’s code to develop an application or feature.
    In Object Oriented Programming paradigm, to extend means to derive/instantiate objects which inherit features in terms of method and properties from existing class(es).
    What are the advantages of extending?

    1. It makes programming a lot easier because you don’t have to write every line of code by yourself.
    2. It is cheaper than starting from scratch which will require a bigger team and tools for the team besides investing in the team to learn how to work together.
    3. Availability of help from all corners though this depends on the choice of framework. Most programmers choose a framework which has a large number of contributors, the profile of the founder, the number of tools in place and how old it is.
    4. Easier learning curve due to availability and supply of learning material on top of a comprehensive documentation.
    5. Ask me how people become better than others at coding and I will tell you that the secrete is hidden in reading code written by others whether good or bad coders.

    My personal recommendation is to spend more time creating solutions than learning how to create solutions. In the upcoming part, share about the basic and major components of a Web application.
    Merry Christmas and a marvelous New year.

  • The difference! Website designing and Web application development.

    The difference! Website designing and Web application development.

    Are these just industry terms to confuse the novice and the customer? Is the difference really worth knowing and understanding or is it a wastage of time? As we continue on the journey to learn how to do develop web applications, I thought it would be good someone clear the question before us.
    What is web design?
    In my opinion is the process of using a set of tools to create and put together a navigable elements and content accessible through a web browser. The set of tools are majorly the graphics design applications such Adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Sketch and content management systems such as WordPress etc. Though web designing could involve use of coding with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, code is not mandatory. That said someone who has never touched code can put things together and produce a highly performance website.
    What is Web application development?
    In my opinion is the art and science of using coding to develop software that is accessible through a web browser. Though they are tools like script-case that help I.T professionals to come up with web applications, web application development requires someone to have some good coding skill to come with a fully functional web application. Examples of web developers are people capable of developing systems like facebook, linkedin and WordPress to mention but a few.
    Why even care?
    You may wonder, why of all things must I know about the differences between website designing and web application development. Many people’s reasons could differ from mine. I think if you want to become something, there is something that competes with what you have in mind, therefore you must ultimately pay attention because it’s very vital in helping one choose the right path sooner than later in life. Since developing a career involves investment of valuable resources… it’s always good to look at the right direction and avoid destruction.
    Let’s meet next week for the next item on the agenda of How to develop web applications utilizing modern ways which is Extending is smart!

  • Learn the modern way of developing Web applications this festive season for free.

    Learn the modern way of developing Web applications this festive season for free.

    If there is anything I’m passionate about nothing beats the passion to use technology to benefit fellow humans.
    Since I got the opportunity to live in the generation where the world is a global community because of internet, it gifts me the privilege to learn and share. This festival season, I would like teach you about developing functional web applications using modern tools and approaches.
    Take a look at the table of contents.

    1. Prerequisite
    2. Web design vs Web applications development
    3. Extending is smart!
    4. Components of a Web application.
    5. Powering web applications with WordPress
    6. The do list application

    At the end of the tutorial I expect the reader to:-

    • To differentiate web design from web development.
    • To learn the different components together with their functionality in web applications.
    • To develop web applications using WordPress as an underlying framework.

    Stay tuned for the next post, in which I will reveal my experiences and the requirements you need to benefit from this short but practical tutorial.
     
     
     

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