Frontend development solutions

Frontend, also known as “client-side” programming, is everything a user sees and interacts with in your application. Nowadays, frontend development is often used as a synonym for “web development”.
Backend, on the other hand, also called “server-side” programming, is what happens on the server and in the database. It’s the hardware and applications that power the features users interact with on the client-side of your app behind the scenes.

Both Angular and React have excellent community support and are backed by two tech giants – Google and Facebook.

React is considered a better option for smaller businesses and startups that search for simpler or smaller frontend solutions. A large number of developers specialise in React, which makes it a good pick if you’re planning to build an in-house team later.

On the other hand, coding with Angular is generally faster, as it offers many various built-in tools for developers to use. Also, TypeScript makes it less prone to errors.

Both options work well for smaller businesses and simpler frontend applications. React is backed by Facebook, with updates and fixes coming regularly, but community support behind Vue.js is also very rich.

If you’re planning to search for an in-house team in the future, it shouldn’t be difficult with any of these frameworks. Many developers specialise in React, while Vue has a low entry threshold, which makes it quite easy to learn.

One of the main differences between applications built with Angular and those created with Vue.js is their size. Vue is known for lightweight frontend solutions, while Angular-based apps are generally heavier. As a result, Vue is recommended for smaller and simpler solutions, and Angular performs best at large-scale, advanced frontend solutions. Keep in mind that Angular is backed by Google, which means frequent updates and improvements.

Put simply, frontend development is responsible for how the app looks and feels for its users. It’s basically everything your users can see, scroll, click on, etc.

Although frontend focuses strongly on user interface, it is not directly connected with the process of designing your application. You need UI and UX designers to come up with your app looks and feels. Designs created that way can then be coded and ‘translated’ into a frontend application by a team of frontend developers.

Also, remember that frontend development doesn’t include the business logic of your application. Tasks such as data storage or processing are performed on the server by the backend application. Without a backend, your web app is nothing but something to look at without actually being able to interact with.

It requires different skill sets and different tools to create backend and frontend applications. That’s why your team needs to include both backend and frontend developers. One way to go around it is to hire a full-stack developer who can be responsible for both sides of the code.

At Miquido, we offer frontend, backend, and design services, so you get a fully functional beautiful web application!

There are no set price tags when it comes to software development. Especially when we’re talking about custom-made apps. However, a large number of software houses, including Miquido, estimate their work in man-days (using the time-and-materials model). One man-day equals one day’s worth of a specialist’s work. Generally, the longer it takes to develop your frontend application, the more it’s going to cost.

The time a development team will spend on each application largely depends on its overall complexity, so, unfortunately, there isn’t a “one size fit all” answer here. Our team always drafts the development schedule and prepares the estimated time and costs in the initial phase of each project, so that you can adjust your budget and schedule beforehand.

You can read more about the average cost of application development here, or find out how long it takes to develop an app in this article.

If you’re searching for an acclaimed software agency in Central Europe, it’s safe to assume an average rate for one man-day of development will be about 320 GBP. Please keep in mind that this rate is an approximation and the actual numbers may vary depending on your project, the origin of the development team, and other factors.

Moreover, note that all the additional costs will be charged as extra. Design, project management, setting up a backend environment, or app maintenance is usually billed separately. The scope of these additional services is often decided before the project starts and depends on your needs and resources.