Frontend
The visible part of a website or application that the user interacts with. The frontend encompasses the layout, design, and navigation, and is often built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
What is a frontend?
The frontend is everything a user sees and interacts with when opening a website or application. This includes buttons, menus, forms, tables, charts, and all other visual elements. A well-designed frontend makes the difference between software employees enjoy using and software that causes frustration. Usability is one of the most important success factors for business software.
How does a frontend work?
A frontend communicates with the backend through APIs to retrieve and display data. Modern frontends are built as single-page applications (SPAs) that respond quickly to user input without reloading the entire page. Wabber develops frontends with Vue.js and Nuxt, supplemented with Tailwind CSS for styling. This stack enables us to build fast, responsive interfaces that work well on any device.
Example
An industrial company has Wabber build a WMS frontend for their warehouse. The interface shows real-time inventory overviews with color codes for stock levels, an interactive warehouse floor plan, and a pick list that guides employees step by step through the collection process. On the warehouse employee's tablet, the interface is optimized for touch input, while management sees a more comprehensive dashboard with analyses on desktop.
Why is a good frontend important?
A good frontend goes beyond attractive design. It is about logical navigation, clear feedback on actions, fast load times, and accessibility for all users. By paying attention to this early in the development process, you prevent costly adjustments later and ensure the software is adopted by the team from day one. A poor frontend leads to revenue loss, errors, and resistance from employees.
Frequently asked questions
Which technologies does Wabber use for frontends?
Wabber develops frontends with Vue.js and Nuxt as JavaScript frameworks, supplemented with Tailwind CSS for fast and consistent styling. This technology stack is chosen for its combination of development speed, performance, and the ability to render both server-side and client-side.
What is the difference between frontend and backend?
The frontend is the visible part that users interact with: screens, buttons, forms, and charts. The backend is the invisible part that processes data, performs calculations, and communicates with the database. Together, the frontend and backend form a complete application.
How does Wabber ensure the frontend works well on mobile?
Wabber develops all frontends according to the responsive design principle, meaning the interface automatically adapts to the screen size of the device. For warehouse applications, we specifically optimize for tablets and scanners with touchscreens, so large buttons and clear feedback make working in a busy environment easier.
Can the frontend of my application be modified later?
Yes, a well-built frontend is set up modularly, making adjustments and extensions relatively easy to implement. Wabber builds frontends with a component structure, so individual parts can be modified without affecting the rest of the application. This makes your software future-proof.
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