Website

• Front-end Development:  Putting all the visual elements into one place. So that users get a perfectly perfect look on different devices and browsers, it is the job of front-end developers to make sure that the site looks good and works smoothly. Languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are used.
  
• Back-end Development: This is the work that happens behind the scenes. Back-end developers use languages such as PHP or Python to handle database storage and processing through the means of frameworks that could be Laravel, and Django, among others.
  
• Database Management: A website usually keeps things organized because a lot of it relies on databases, so developers choose the best systems for storing and managing data such as MySQL and PostgreSQL among others.
• Content Management Systems (CMS):  Most websites use either WordPress or Drupal as a platform to simplify the management of their content. This way, anyone can update and maintain the content of the site without needing technical expertise.

• Planning and Design: The process initiates getting to know the client's objectives, audience, and so on. To achieve this, a project team uses wireframes and prototypes to let the development team create the visualization of how it will look and function.
• Development: Coding in both the front-end and the back-end to bring the design into a working reality
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Testing ensures everything is working as expected after website completion. Bugs and issues are identified before launching the site.
• Deployment: The site is live on a web server, ready for users, after testing is complete.
• Maintenance and Updates: Website's smooth running is maintained through constant maintenance keeping it periodically updated with some necessary security checks.

• Complexity: The sites with a high level of complexity are going to take longer periods and more resources, depending on which features will be included in the website.
• Technology Stack: The programming languages and frameworks will somewhat determine both time and cost spent during the development.
• Design Requirement: The aspect of visual design as well as user experience will define much about how development will happen.
• Scalability: In case more traffic is required or if a site needs to grow over time, then it has to be designed accordingly for scalability.

In a nutshell, good website development combines technical knowledge with creativity and emphasis on user experience. Knowing these components can come in handy in devising websites that do not only help meet your goals but also attract your audience.