Front-end and back-end developers are two distinct roles in web development, each with its own set of responsibilities and expertise. They work together to build and maintain web applications. Here’s an overview of what each role entails:

Front-End Developer:

1. Focus: Front-end developers, often referred to as client-side developers, focus on the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of a website or web application. They work on the “front end” of a web project that users interact with directly.
2. Skills:

• • HTML/CSS: Proficiency in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) for structuring content and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for styling and layout.
  • JavaScript: Strong knowledge of JavaScript for adding interactivity and dynamic behavior to web pages.
  • Front-End Frameworks: Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js for building user interfaces efficiently.
  • Responsive Design: Ability to create responsive layouts for various screen sizes.
  • UI/UX Design: Understanding of design principles and user experience considerations.

1. Responsibilities:

• • Creating web page layouts and designs.
  • Implementing interactive features and animations.
  • Ensuring web applications are visually appealing and user-friendly.
  • Optimizing web performance and responsiveness.
  • Collaborating closely with designers to bring design concepts to life.

1. Tools: Front-end developers often use code editors, web browsers, and developer tools for testing and debugging.

Back-End Developer:

1. Focus: Back-end developers, also known as server-side developers, focus on the server-side logic, databases, and the behind-the-scenes functionality of a web application.
2. Skills:

• • Server-Side Programming Languages: Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, Node.js (JavaScript runtime), and others for building server-side logic.
  • Web Frameworks: Familiarity with back-end frameworks like Express.js (for Node.js), Django (for Python), Ruby on Rails, and others to simplify back-end development.
  • Database Management: Knowledge of databases, both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), for data storage and retrieval.
  • API Development: Building and maintaining APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for communication between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Server Management: Understanding server deployment, configuration, and management using tools like Docker, cloud platforms, and serverless computing.

1. Responsibilities:

• • Developing server-side logic, business logic, and data processing.
  • Managing databases and handling data storage and retrieval.
  • Implementing user authentication, security measures, and access control.
  • Building and maintaining APIs for front-end integration.
  • Ensuring web applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.

1. Tools: Back-end developers use code editors, server-side scripting environments, databases, and server management tools.