What is Front-end Development
Front-end development focuses on creating client-side of the application or platform: these are user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). It involves designing and building the elements of a website that users interact with directly through their web browsers. Front-end development encompasses everything a user sees, touches, and experiences when visiting a website, including the layout, design, content, and interactivity.
Front-End Development Services
HTML/CSS/JavaScript development
We can provide a pure HTML/CSS-based front-end. It involves creating a static landing page with fixed content, optimized for SEO and different screen sizes. Using HTML 5.0, CSS 3.0, and JavaScript ES6 stack.
Single-page development (SPA)
Get a single HTML page that will dynamically update content as the user interacts with it, minimizing page refreshes for a smoother experience. Working with React, Angular, and Vue frameworks.
Progressive web app development (PWA)
Upgrade your SPA to PWA for a small additional cost within one project or get it developed from scratch. Enable offline access, faster load times, and installability, while taking the easiest way to make your app available for mobile.
Mobile app front-end
The Devox team leverages the potential of React Native, Ionic and Flutter frameworks to create front-end for cross-platform or native mobile apps.
Legacy front-end modernization
We help update an older or outdated front-end codebase to make it more modern, efficient, and effective. Our team picks an appropriate front-end framework for the project, considering the size of the codebase and its complexity.
Design Thinking We Adopt
Design thinking is an approach to developing product’s UI/UX. As a full-stack front-end development company that pays extra attention to aesthetics and user satisfaction, Devox adopts a design thinking approach, emphasizing empathy, user-centeredness, creativity, and collaboration. This is how we tackle complex problems and harness innovation for your next app, regardless of its purpose and complexity – all to make a truly user-friendly product that brings value to your clients.
Discovery/Empathizing
We get acquainted with your project requirements and needs, seeking to understand your audience and shape design goals accordingly. At this stage, we put an emphasis on empathy, striving to understand the field and set tasks for further research.
Research/Definition
This is when we paint a portrait of your potential user, answering all the related questions about them. We construct user persona, define the role objectives, calculate challenges and spot the pains. You will get a competitive analysis and a customer journey map.
Ideation
It’s time for ideas generation: you can join us in this process or fully delegate it to us. We’re working out a structure and layout, delivering wireframes, user flow, information architecture, business model canvas and value proposition canvas.
Prototype
This stage is where the creativity takes physical shape. We deliver mockups and storyboards, developing a custom style with style-picked color palettes and typography. Eventually, you will get a clickable prototype that your users may check and give feedback on even before the application is developed, UI style guide, motion and design system.
Test
Finally, we monitor user behavior to understand what works in terms of design and what doesn’t. We form focus groups and use different tracking tools, conducting different types of testing (A/B testing, usertesting, screen-tracking) and thoroughly gathering feedback.
Technologies
| Angular | React | Vue.js | |
| Small project with simple functionality | not recommended | recommended | recommended |
| Complex, large-scale applications | recommended | recommended | recommended |
| Integration into an existing project | not recommended | recommended | recommended |
| Rapid time to market in terms of easiness of hiring frontend developers | not recommended | recommended | recommended |
| Detailed documentation | + | + | + |
| Size of community | extensive | extensive | extensive |
| Ability to hire developers within the budget | + | + | + |
| Maturity of frontend developers | high | middle | middle |
| Vendor’s support | Meta | community donations |
Patterns We Choose for Front-End Development
A design pattern mostly used in web applications that separates the app into 3 interconnected components: Model (data and business logic), View (user interface), and Controller (mediator between Model and View, handling user input).
An approach that organizes a software system into separate, self-contained modules. Each module focuses on a specific functionality or a feature, making the system easier to develop, maintain, and scale.
An architectural pattern that extends the microservices concept to the front-end. It involves breaking down the user interface into smaller, independent modules or applications that can be developed, deployed, and scaled separately. Each micro frontend typically has its own technology stack.
A design approach that structures software systems as a collection of reusable, self-contained components. Each component represents a piece of functionality and can be combined to build more complex applications. This concept is commonly used in front-end development with frameworks like React and Angular.
In component-based frameworks, "Dumb" and "Smart" components describe two types of components. Dumb components (also known as "Presentational" or "UI" components) are primarily responsible for rendering user interface elements. Smart components (also known as "Container" components) handle business logic, data fetching, and state management.
The process of managing and maintaining the data and application state in a software system. It involves storing and updating information, such as user input, application settings, or data retrieved from external sources. Effective state management is crucial for maintaining a consistent and responsive user experience.
What You’ll Get with Optimized Front-End
Leverage Responsive Design
Achieve Cross-Device Compatibility
Become SEO-friendly
Scale naturally
Our Process
Wireframing and Design
We create wireframes or mockups of the user interface to visualize the layout, structure, and content placement. After you approve them, we develop the visual design, including the selection of colors, typography, images, and other design elements. You will get high-fidelity mockups or prototypes, followed by full UI/UX app design.
Setup CI/CD pipeline
Implementing a CI/CD pipeline automates code management, quality checks, and deployments. We choose a version control system, set up a CI server (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, GitHub Actions), and create automated deployment pipelines for staging and production. Rollback mechanisms are included for deployment failures.
UI Development
Implementing interactivity and functionality using JavaScript and front-end frameworks depending on the solution in question. Ensuring the UI complies with web accessibility standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), by providing proper HTML structure, alt text for images, and keyboard navigation.
Connect Backend
Integrating appropriate backend solution -CMS, API, Low Code or No Code Platforms, Serverless or Customly build backend based on requirements of the project.
Performance Optimization
Optimizing the front-end code, images, and assets to improve page load times and overall performance. This process involves code minification, image compression, and lazy loading.
Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing
We’re testing the front-end on various web browsers and across different devices (desktop, tablet, smartphone) to ensure consistent functionality, compatibility and appearance. Checking for responsiveness, identifying and fixing any bugs or issues, and making sure the ready solution aligns with the project goals and objectives.
Release
Finally, we prepare the front-end code for deployment to a web server or hosting environment. Ensuring that all files and assets are properly configured and optimized for production.
Monitoring and Maintenance
Continuously monitoring the front-end performance and user feedback after launch. We make updates, fixes, and improvements as needed to address any issues or changes in requirements, if you have any.
Related Services
Our Case Studies
Function4
Event Management Platform, USA
Function4 is a USA-based professional event ecosystem that offers a simple, user-friendly discovery venue for the financial services sector. The enterprise event management software features a single, real-time dashboard with zero setup for event attendees, hosts, and sponsors. Function4 also provides discovery, data, and tools to help the right people discover the right events.
ActivePlace
Wellness social network and media platform with a marketplace feature, Australia
ActivePlace is a social platform dedicated to health, fitness, and an active lifestyle. It is a three-sided network that connects people with like-minded individuals, mentors, and businesses – all related to physical activity and healthy living. The company approached the development team to create a wellness app that would cater to different categories of users and provide personalized functionality to each member group. The main goal was to build a unique project from scratch that combined social media and marketplace features.
ILVE
Multifunctional showroom assistant for world known kitchen appliances manufacturer, Australia.
ILVE is a global manufacturer of gas and electric household cooking appliances with a reach across 40 countries worldwide. Since 1975, the company has been known as a niche brand specializing in developing an extensive range of built-in ovens and cookers for both commercial and domestic use. ILVE was looking to create a showroom assistant to increase the level of sales and make it smooth for the end client. Besides the end client-facing part, a variety of managerial dashboards were created to allow sales consultants and business managers to execute their functions and have everything controlled in one place.
Testimonials Client
The solutions they’re providing is helping our business run more smoothly. We’ve been able to make quick developments with them, meeting our product vision within the timeline we set up.
Listen to them because they can give strong advice about how to build good products.
We are a software startup and using Devox allowed us to get an MVP to market faster and less cost than trying to build and fund an R&D team initially. Communication was excellent with Devox. This is a top notch firm.
Their level of understanding, detail, and work ethic was great. We had 2 designers, 2 developers, PM and QA specialist. I am extremely satisfied with the end deliverables. Devox Software was always on time during the process.
We get great satisfaction working with them. They help us produce a product we’re happy with as co-founders. The feedback we got from customers was really great, too. Customers get what we do and we feel like we’re really reaching our target market.
I’m blown up with the level of professionalism that’s been shown, as well as the welcoming nature and the social aspects.
Devox Software is really on the ball technically.
Great job! We met the deadlines and brought happiness to our customers. Communication was perfect. Quick response. No problems with anything during the project. Their experienced team and perfect communication offer the best mix of quality and rates.
The project continues to be a success. As an early-stage company, we're continuously iterating to find product success. Devox has been quick and effective at iterating alongside us. I'm happy with the team, their responsiveness, and their output.
We hired the Devox team for a complicated (unusual interaction) UX/UI assignment. The team managed the project well both for initial time estimates and also weekly follow-ups throughout delivery. Overall, efficient work with a nice professional team.
Their intuition about the product and their willingness to try new approaches and show them to our team as alternatives to our set course were impressive. The Devox team makes it incredibly easy to work with, and their ability to manage our team and set expectations was outstanding.
Devox is a team of exepctional talent and responsible executives. All of the talent we outstaffed from the company were experts in their fields and delivered quality work. They also take full ownership to what they deliver to you. If you work with Devox you will get actual results and you can rest assured that the result will procude value.
The work that the team has done on our project has been nothing short of incredible – it has surpassed all expectations I had and really is something I could only have dreamt of finding. Team is hard working, dedicated, personable and passionate.
I have worked with people literally all over the world both in business and as freelancer, and people from Devox Software are 1 in a million.
Questions You May Have
What is the best language for front-end development?
There is no single “best” language for front-end web development services as different languages are suited for different purposes and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
At Devox Software, we use the most popular ones like JavaScript, HTML, and more.
Why is front-end needed?
Front-end development is needed to create the user interface and user experience of a website or app. The front-end refers to the part of a website or application that the user interacts with directly. This includes the layout, design, and functionality of the user interface, such as buttons, forms, menus, and other visual elements.
The front-end is important since it directly affects the user experience of a website or application. A well-designed and functional front end can make a website or application more user-friendly and easier to use, leading to higher user satisfaction and engagement.
What is more important: front-end or back-end?
Both front-end and back-end development are equally important for building a successful website or application. They are complementary and work together to create a complete, functional system.
Front-end developer services focus on creating the user interface and user experience of a website or application. It involves using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a visually appealing and interactive user interface that is optimized for different devices and screen sizes.
On the other hand, back-end development concentrates on the server-side of a website or application. It entails developing the database architecture, logic, and algorithms that underpin the front end. This involves handling user data and transactions and building dynamic web sites using computer languages like Java,.NET, or PHP.
What frameworks do you choose for front-end development?
We mostly use React, Angular, and Vue.js.
Why choose Angular for front-end development?
There are the following reasons:
- Сomponent-based architecture with reusable components
- Using two-way data binding to reduce the amount of code you write
- Mobile-first approach
- Easy-to-write template syntax
- Large community of active developers
- Regular updates by the Google developers’ team
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