When we approach the task of characterizing a website, application, or network application, we need to think about several aspects at the same time.

On the one hand, usability and goals – the website or application should meet the business and marketing goals we defined

On the other hand, correct technical planning that will be expressed in an efficient, fast, stable and secure website that will be convenient for management and promotion

And thirdly, thinking about possible future goals, such as adding languages, future automations, clearing and logistics solutions.

In the following article we will review the main considerations in system planning and understand their meanings:

 

When it comes to the technical aspects of a website, one of the most important considerations is the characterization of the website. Website characterization refers to the overall structure and organization of a website, including how pages and content are organized and linked together.

A good and correct website architecture should be easy to navigate, with clear and consistent links between the pages that will make it easier for users to easily find the information they need and reduces the risk of them getting lost or frustrated on the site.

 

A common characterization for example is the hierarchical structure, where the home page serves as the top level and all other pages are organized in a hierarchical tree-like structure. It is a simple and easy to understand structure, which makes it easier for users to find the information they need, even though there are also sites with a flat hierarchy (single page sites) or sites with one additional level.

 

Another important technical aspect of the site is its performance. Website performance refers to the speed and efficiency of loading and response time to user requests. A poorly performing website will take longer to load and may not be able to handle large amounts of traffic. To improve website performance, you can use several techniques such as code minification, using a content delivery network (CDN) and optimizing images and videos.

 

Website standards also play a big role in the technical aspect of a website. These standards ensure that the site will be accessible to the widest possible audience, including users with disabilities. Standards such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide guidelines for designing and developing websites that are accessible to all users.

 

Security is also an important technical aspect of the website. Websites must be protected against various types of cyber-attacks, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). To secure a website, various techniques can be used such as input validation, sanitization and the use of a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate.

 

The architecture of the system is a crucial aspect in the development of web applications since it forms the basis on which the entire application is built. Proper planning ensures that the application is scalable, maintainable and efficient.

 

Scalability refers to the ability of the application to handle an increasing number of users and transactions without a significant decrease in performance to ensure that the application can easily scale up or down to meet the changing needs of the business.< /span>

 

Maintainability refers to the ease with which the application can be updated and maintained over time. Site characterization should take into account future developments and maintenance to add new features or fix bugs without introducing new problems or causing the application to break.

 

Efficiency refers to how the application uses resources such as memory and processing power. Correct characterization will ensure that the application uses resources efficiently and does not waste them unnecessarily.

 

A good system architecture should also be flexible, so that it can be easily adapted to changing business requirements or technologies. It should also be modular, meaning that different parts of the application can be developed and tested independently of each other.

 

A good system architecture should also follow the best practices for building web applications such as using a layered architecture, separating the concerns of the application (presentation, business, data) and using an appropriate framework.

 

In conclusion, the system architecture is an important aspect in the development of web applications as it forms the basis on which the entire application is built. A well-designed system architecture ensures that the application is scalable, maintainable, efficient, flexible and modular. It also helps in following best practices and using an appropriate framework.

A well-designed and easy-to-navigate website architecture, a website with good performance, compliance with Internet standards and security will provide a positive user experience and increase the credibility of the website.