Frontend development

The part your users actually see

Frontend development is everything users interact with on a website. From complex web applications to simple landing pages, the front-end is where users engage with your brand. Whether it is building components that interact with data or crafting a seamless user interface, it is the user-facing side where usability lives or dies.

We are a front-end developer team that builds websites that are intuitive, fast, and built to last.

What frontend development includes

The process of creation for modern web applications involves several layers of development.

User interface design

The visual layer of your applications. We use HTML and CSS to define layouts, typography, and colors. Every screen users see is a result of meticulous front-end development. We design for clarity; if a user has to think about how to navigate the website, we’ve failed.

Interactive elements with JavaScript

Modern development relies heavily on JavaScript to create interactive elements. We use this code to build forms that validate as you type and dashboards that update in real-time. These tools ensure your web applications feel responsive and modern.

Data display and APIs

Taking raw data from APIs and presenting it through clean code is a core skill of any front-end developer. We turn complex applications into human-readable insights using high-performance charts and tables.

Responsive design and images

Your website must work on desktop and mobile. This includes image optimization and responsive images to ensure fast loading speeds regardless of the device. Our front-end approach ensures the CSS image rendering is crisp and professional.

Our technology stack

We use three primary languages—HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—alongside modern frameworks.

Vue.js (our preference)

Vue is our go-to frontend framework for most web applications. It is a powerful development tool that remains maintainable.

Why we prefer Vue:
  • Easier to learn and maintain.
    A gentler curve for future development.
  • Clean code.
    Keeps your website logic structured.
  • Excellent tools.
    The ecosystem offers great skills for rapid creation.
  • Great for teams.
    Less room for architectural debates. Vue has clearer conventions.

Best for: Most business applications, internal tools, dashboards, data-heavy interfaces.

React

React is an industry-standard code library. We use it when specific web applications or existing website structures require it.

When we use React:
  • Client’s existing applications already use the React path.
  • The project requires specific JavaScript libraries.
  • Large-scale development with complex state management.
  • Team has React expertise they want to leverage.

Considerations: React offers more flexibility, which also means more decisions. It requires more discipline to keep codebases consistent.

How we choose

During discovery, we’ll discuss which framework fits your project. For most new web apps, we recommend Vue. If you have specific requirements or preferences, we’ll work with what makes sense.

The framework matters less than you might think. Both Vue and React can build excellent web apps. What matters more is clean architecture, good testing, and maintainable code.

What makes good frontend development

Technical skills aside, a professional front-end developer follows core principles to ensure a high-quality website.

Performance and image optimization

Slow applications frustrate users. We prioritize performance through efficient code, image optimization, and lazy loading.

Accessibility and semantic HTML

Good front-end development works for everyone. We use semantic HTML to ensure screen reader support and proper keyboard navigation.

Maintainability

The code we write for your website today should be easy to modify tomorrow. We follow a clear frontend roadmap to ensure long-term success.

Testability

We write frontends that can be tested. Component tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests. Automated testing catches bugs before users do and makes future changes safer.

Frontend without backend?

Frontend is only half the picture. It displays data and captures input, but that data has to come from somewhere.

What frontend needs

  • Data source.
    APIs that provide information to display
  • Business logic.
    Rules about what users can do and see
  • Storage.
    Databases to persist information
  • Authentication.
    User management and permissions

This is what backend provides. Frontend and backend work together. One without the other isn’t a complete application.

What we deliver

We build full applications. Frontend, backend, and the APIs that connect them. You’re not coordinating separate vendors or stitching pieces together.

Our frontend process

How we approach frontend development within the larger project.

Design to development

Frontend development starts with designs. Wireframes and visual mockups become working interfaces. We can work with your designs or create them ourselves.

Close collaboration between design and development catches issues early. “This design won’t work well on mobile” is better discovered before development than during.

Component architecture

We build frontends as collections of reusable components. A button component, a form field component, a data table component. This approach ensures consistency and speeds up development.

Iterative delivery

You’ll see progress throughout development, not just at the end. Milestone releases let you test real functionality. Feedback gets incorporated along the way.

Testing and QA

Every frontend we build is tested across browsers and devices. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Desktop and mobile. We catch inconsistencies before your users do.

Common frontend patterns

Types of interfaces we build regularly.

Dashboards

Data at a glance. Key metrics, charts, status indicators. Dashboards summarize what matters most so users can make decisions quickly.

Data tables

Large datasets made manageable. Sorting, filtering, searching, pagination. Export options. Inline editing when appropriate.

Forms and workflows

Multi-step processes that guide users through complex tasks. Validation, progress indicators, conditional logic. Forms that adapt based on previous answers.

Admin panels

Interfaces for managing content, users, and settings. CRUD operations, user permissions, audit logs. The backend of customer-facing applications.

Frequently asked questions

We recommend Vue for most projects, but we’ll discuss your specific situation during discovery. If you have existing React code or strong preferences, we work with React too. Both frameworks produce excellent results.

Yes. If you have an existing application that needs updates or additions, we can work with your current codebase. We’ll assess the code quality and recommend the best approach.

Frontend is typically 30-40% of a web app project. For a moderate complexity app taking 3-4 months total, frontend might be 4-6 weeks. This overlaps with backend development.

We can build frontends for existing backends, provided the API is well-documented and reasonably designed. We’ll assess the API during discovery and let you know if there are concerns.

Yes. Every frontend we build works across device sizes. For internal tools, we typically optimize for desktop first. For customer-facing applications, we often prioritize mobile.

Ready to build?

Good frontend makes or breaks the user experience. Let’s build something your users will actually enjoy using.

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