web development

[/wɛb dɪˈvɛləpmənt/]
noun
desenvolvimento web
1. The process of creating and building websites and web applications, including design, coding, and server configuration
She specializes in web development using modern JavaScript frameworks.
Ela se especializa em desenvolvimento web usando frameworks JavaScript modernos.
2. The technical and creative work involved in building functional and visually appealing websites for the internet
Web development requires skills in both front-end and back-end programming.
O desenvolvimento web requer habilidades em programação front-end e back-end.
3. The professional field or industry dedicated to creating digital experiences on the web
Web development is one of the fastest-growing careers in technology.
O desenvolvimento web é uma das carreiras que mais cresce na tecnologia.
Web development is a highly valued skill in both Brazil and the USA, with a booming job market. In Brazil, it's often referred to as 'desenvolvimento web' or informally as 'dev web'. The field has become increasingly important for digital transformation initiatives across Latin America. In the USA and NYC specifically, the shortened term 'web dev' is extremely common in professional and casual contexts. Remote work in web development has made it a particularly accessible career path globally.
NYC Slang
web dev (abbreviated, commonly used in NYC tech circles)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
web designwebsite developmentweb programmingfront-end developmentback-end development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento web
Most common and standard term across Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolvimento web
Tech hub uses standard terminology, sometimes shortened to 'dev web'
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolvimento web
Standard usage, growing tech community
Portugal
desenvolvimento web
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'programação web' is used interchangeably

Related Words

HTMLCSSJavaScriptweb designerfull-stack developerAPIdatabaseresponsive design

Related Idioms & Phrases

building the web
web development stack
end-to-end web development
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