Web development is creating and maintaining websites. It includes web design, web publishing, web programming, and database.

Web development includes many types of web content formation. Some examples include hand coding web pages, building a website, and updating a blog. These days, content management systems like Word Press, Drupal, and Joomla are the popular tools in web development. These tools makes it easy for anyone to create and edit their own website using a web-based interface.

In developing websites, most companies and individuals choose a dedicated web development company who can design and maintain their websites due to customization and web-based interface layout.