What's your web dev process?

I'm a back-end dev, and back-end devs are universally terrible at web design. For throwing together a quick front end or just for prototyping, I'll usually default to Bootstrap 4it's the old tried and true, even if it is overused and sometimes bloated. I've heard great things about Bulma and Bourbon and I might take one of those for a spin next. For admin dashboards, I'm fond of AdminLTE. All of these HTML/CSS frameworks provide already styled components, so then I just slap 'em onto the page because I'm more interested in the functionality than in the design.

29-05-2016, 07:11 AM

fdigl Wrote: Do you use templates? Do you draw concepts and layouts? Do you start from scratch or use a framework/boilerplate? How do you go about attacking a blank canvas? Do you incorporate jQuery, canvas elements, AngularJS, or anything under the sun that's similar? How much PHP do you incorporate into your work? Do you create websites for yourself or for others? Do you work for free or on commission? Do you use art from others or do you create your own art for websites? How proud are you of your work? Do you ever feel finished or satisfied with a site you make? What tools do you use to create the site (image editor, IDE, FTP, etc)? What inspires your work?

I only use templates if requested or if I think the job doesn't warrant a custom job. It's just something to work off of, the actual site usually would look nothing like the template. I start from scratch if I have the time or I can get the job done without anything too fancy, but I use responsive grid systems like Skeleton or Bootstrap when I do need that extra functionality. To attack a blank canvas, I plan the site out using mockups in Photoshop or drawn on paper if it's faster. I only include PHP if it's necessary and in small doses, but if I'm doing something script heavy then the site relies on it. I create sites for both myself and others. Usually I work on commission, but if I've done sites for free before (not advertising myself for free work). I use art only if it's free, made by the client and used on request, or art I've done myself. I'm indifferent about most of my sites, but I come to peace with it if the client likes it. I feel a site is finished if people are happy with it and I feel it serves its purpose just fine. I use Photoshop CC, Brackets/Notepad++, PHP, MySQL, and WinSCP. Sites I browse frequently are my inspiration, usually. Not really into those super-innovative mega-creative artistic sites.

I'd love to hear your responses!

of course, yes! :D

I use Django for many things, but it is not suitable for every project as you can see. For example i wanted to create a very simple blog application. I could do it on like 5 steps with django but wanted some flat-file, works everywhere app so switched to php. all the app is 3 folders, 16 files. Database is json. So i can move it around like i'm copying my photos to my pc.

Django is still best imo. Very easy to use and flexible. For front end i dont like to use jquery but plain javascript. And less is a easy to use css compiler for me.

1. Open sublime text,
2. update all the modules that needs updates
3. document the scope of the project.
4. sometimes I do a wireframe.
5. setup my developer / production environment along with my deploy method (usually rSync + git)
6. start coding.

What do you mean with dev process?
Im interested exactly with what you mean

1. Open sublime text,
2. update all the modules that needs updates
3. document the scope of the project.
4. sometimes I do a wireframe.
5. setup my developer / production environment along with my deploy method (usually rSync + git)
6. start coding.

If you want a template find one that fit with your project

Im interested exactly with what you mean

I wish I could code from scratch, but i'm not that advanced yet.

I do play around in visual studio code from time to time, but i'm much more of a wireframe and UI designer than I am a visual coder.

Usually if it's a WordPress site which it usually is, then I set up with plugins and usually use DIVI.

Hosting I'm still trying to figure out because I don't know much about backend development.

Then I talk with my client and figure out their needs and wants from the website and write up a plan of what I have to make.

Then make a few ideas for the feeling of the site and begin designing.