From Wireframe to Website: The Complete Frontend Workflow

A Step-by-Step Guide to Turning UX Designs into Fully Functional Websites

Master the complete frontend development workflow from initial wireframes to deployed websites. Learn modern tools, frameworks, and best practices for efficient design-to-code transformation.

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Category: Frontend Development

Pages: 360

Language: English

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DSIN: 8HRMSCIH02ZV

About This Book

# From Wireframe to Website: The Complete Frontend Workflow Transform your approach to web development with this comprehensive guide that bridges the gap between design and code. "From Wireframe to Website" provides a systematic methodology for converting initial concepts into fully functional, production-ready websites using modern frontend technologies and workflows. This practical handbook covers the entire development pipeline, from initial planning and wireframing through deployment and maintenance. You'll master essential tools including Figma for design, HTML5 for semantic markup, CSS and TailwindCSS for styling, JavaScript for interactivity, and modern frameworks for scalable applications. The book is structured around real-world scenarios and includes hands-on exercises, code examples, and best practices gathered from industry professionals. Each chapter builds upon previous concepts, ensuring a smooth learning progression that mirrors actual project workflows. Whether you're transitioning from design to development, looking to streamline your current workflow, or managing cross-functional teams, this book provides the practical knowledge needed to deliver high-quality websites efficiently and consistently. Key sections cover planning and design fundamentals, development implementation, deployment strategies, and long-term maintenance practices. Comprehensive appendices provide quick-reference materials, tool comparisons, and starter templates to accelerate your projects. Master the modern frontend workflow and transform your ability to deliver exceptional web experiences from concept to completion.

Quick Overview

Master the complete frontend development workflow from initial wireframes to deployed websites. Learn modern tools, frameworks, and best practices for efficient design-to-code transformation.

Key Topics Covered

  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Figma design workflows
  • HTML5 semantic markup
  • CSS architecture and methodologies
  • TailwindCSS framework
  • JavaScript ES6+ features
  • React and modern frameworks
  • API integration
  • Git version control
  • testing methodologies
  • deployment automation
  • performance optimization
  • SEO best practices
  • accessibility standards
  • responsive design
  • project planning
  • team collaboration

Who Should Read This Book

Frontend developers, web designers transitioning to development, full-stack developers, project managers overseeing web projects, UX/UI designers, freelance web developers, development team leads, computer science students, career changers entering web development

Prerequisites

Basic HTML knowledge, CSS fundamentals, JavaScript basics, familiarity with web browsers, basic command line usage, understanding of web development concepts

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | | 1 | Understanding the Frontend Pipeline | 7 | | 2 | Introduction to Wireframing and Prototyping | 21 | | 3 | Planning the Project | 34 | | 4 | UI Design in Figma | 55 | | 5 | Handoff Essentials | 71 | | 6 | Setting Up the Dev Environment | 84 | | 7 | HTML Structure and Semantic Markup | 107 | | 8 | Styling with CSS or TailwindCSS | 123 | | 9 | Adding Interactivity with JavaScript | 140 | | 10 | Framework Workflow (Optional) | 174 | | 11 | Working with APIs and Dynamic Data | 191 | | 12 | Version Control with Git | 204 | | 13 | Testing and Debugging | 222 | | 14 | Preparing for Deployment | 238 | | 15 | Hosting and Deployment | 253 | | 16 | Maintenance and Feedback Loop | 271 | | App | Tool Stack Comparison (Figma vs XD, Tailwind vs SCSS, etc.) | 287 | | App | Frontend Framework Cheatsheet | 307 | | App | SEO & Performance Optimization Checklist | 319 | | App | Starter Project Boilerplate Template | 338 |

About This Publication

This comprehensive guide teaches you to master the complete frontend development workflow, transforming static wireframes and designs into dynamic, production-ready websites. You'll learn to seamlessly navigate between design tools, development frameworks, and deployment platforms while maintaining code quality and project efficiency. The book emphasizes practical application through real-world examples and hands-on exercises. You'll build actual projects while learning each phase of the workflow, from initial planning through long-term maintenance. By completion, you'll possess the skills to independently manage entire frontend projects or effectively collaborate within development teams. Special attention is given to modern tools and frameworks including Figma, TailwindCSS, React, and deployment platforms like Vercel and Netlify. The workflow-focused approach ensures you understand not just individual technologies, but how they integrate into efficient, professional development processes.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
2.5 MB
Chapters
16
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
beginner
Reading Time
28-32

Special Features

• Step-by-step workflow methodology applicable to projects of any scale • Real-world examples and hands-on coding exercises throughout each chapter • Comprehensive tool comparisons and selection guidance • Modern framework integration including React, Vue, and vanilla JavaScript approaches • Production-ready code samples and starter templates • SEO and performance optimization strategies • Accessibility best practices integrated throughout the workflow • Version control and collaboration techniques for team environments • Deployment automation and continuous integration setup guides • Quick-reference appendices for tools, frameworks, and checklists • Project planning templates and workflow documentation examples

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