Do you need a layout first to develop a website?

Question

Task Management

Help with a question. One programmer asked for a site layout to start with to estimate the cost of development.
How right is it, does it all start with design? Description not enough?

Answer 1

Depending on what site and what you want from it. If it's a backend, then he doesn't seem to need a design, but if the front is needed, then he needs it.

Answer 2

Some developers first form an idea in the form of a layout, usually a PDS, where they draw:
- elements, forms, other
- start
- other pages
Then, based on the "pixel to pixel" layout, the whole economy is laid out. But for example, I never make preliminary layouts, I keep the idea in my head and typeset right away.

Answer 3

If we are talking about the frontend, then it is desirable. It is difficult to provide all the information in a description. Ideally, a mock-up (or prototype, if the design is not ready) along with the terms of reference. One complements the other.

Answer 4

change the layout to Mockup
abstract from mabil
and you will understand what the programmer wants
and he will understand