Presentation layer web development:

Less .NET complexity and more design.

More and more .NET web applications are being designed with pure presentation-layer development. It’s easy to understand why. Today’s powerful browsers and front-end technologies are giving web developers an alternative to the traditional reliance on ASP.NET web form applications—and simplifying web development for the better. So what are some of the advantages we see with presentation layer web application development?

It’s front end. 

With presentation layer extracted from the server side, back-end developers can eliminate a lot of the complexity in web application maintenance—and focus more on model design and business logic. It removes the barrier of innovation with plenty of power to handle presentation business. And with more Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies emerging, along with mature front-end frameworks such as Backbone and Knockout, developers can all but replace the traditional server-side controls they used to rely on for web application development.

It’s easy to test.

Unlike most of the ASP.NET web form applications, which need to be tested manually,  presentation-layer development on the front end simplifies testing because it’s reading HTML and JavaScript—and front-end Java script testing frameworks such as Mocha are already widely available to automate the task.

It’s developer friendly.

As technologies are becoming more powerful, even the best developers are challenged to be experts on both the front end and the back end of web development. With the separation of presentation layer from the server side, back-end and front-end development is more balanced—leaving developers to focus on what they do best and letting them tap into the skill set at hand. 

It’s less complex.

There’s a lot to be gained by separating presentation layer from server side, and many of our clients find the separation helpful. Less complexity often results in fewer errors and faster web application development. But it isn’t the right choice for all projects. Smaller projects with limited budgets, for instance, can benefit greatly from the ASP.NET server controls, which offer high-level encapsulation that significantly simplifies development.

It’s what we do best.

At Shinetech, we work closely with our clients to determine the right web application development approach for their business needs and their budget. We have web development experts skilled in HTML, JavaScript, ASP.NET and more. Contact us to learn more about our offshore web development services for your business.