As the frontend development world evolves, so do the tools and frameworks we use to create web experiences. Developers of today have a wealth of choices when it comes to delivering front-end development services and creating the right solutions.
We’ve asked over 200 developers what they think the top frontend development trends will be in 2022. Here are their thoughts.
WebAssembly WebAssembly, safe to say, is simplifying coding to a considerable length. At its simplest, it is a new variety of code capable of running in web browsers with little to zero modifications while ensuring a near-native performance. Currently, many languages, including C, C++, and C#, can be compiled to WebAssembly. KEY ADVANTAGE a. WebAssembly paved the way for client applications to run in the web browser, a scenario unseen before! b. WebAssembly is extremely fast, which makes it ideal for running graphics-heavy applications. c. WebAssembly can run simultaneously with JavaScript, allowing developers to run both with no complexity in development management.
Web Components Web Components are the next iteration of HTML, a standard markup language. They provide developers with an intuitive, simple and cross-browser API that allows them to create custom HTML elements that can be reused across websites. KEY ADVANTAGE a. Web Components drives in more flexibility to frontend development services than ever imagined. No matter which tool has been added to your technology stack, web components can be readily ported and used. b. Web Components give developers the freedom to choose the framework of their choice. They bring everything needed to create rich, responsive web applications and APIs to JavaScript that are consistent and easy to maintain.
GraphQL REST APIs make communication between apps or devices possible. However, at times, REST APIs can be too inflexible to modify at the speed of evolving business requirements. This is where GraphQL steps in as a changemaker. KEY ADVANTAGE a. GraphQL was developed with an objective to weave more efficiency and extensibility into the frontend development process. b. GraphQL streamlines how developers interact with REST APIs while eliminating any shortcomings there may be. c. GraphQL promises high performance, efficiency, and developer happiness.
Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) A Progressive Web Application (PWA) is an application that is built and resides on the web but functions more like a native application. It's like any other app that you download from the app store, but it’s a lot closer to what you’d expect from an app. KEY ADVANTAGE a. The biggest benefit of PWA is that they have all the same features as native apps. This means that users can install them, use them, and share them just like any other app. b. Thanks to PWAs, we can access a large amount of data and content in an app-like way that would otherwise require heavy downloads or website refreshes.
NoCode It's no secret that the need for "no-code" application development has skyrocketed in recent years. Developers are looking for the ‘magic bullet’ that can help them build, launch, and use apps without writing a single piece of code, and this is where no-code platforms such as EditorX make a whole deal of difference. Similarly, tools like Bravo are allowing developers to prototype their ideas in Figma, then bring that design into the real world with a click of a button. Bravo brings your designs to life. KEY ADVANTAGE a. No-code development is an approach to software development that’s aimed at reducing the time and effort required to develop applications. b. Companies have turned to no-code development as a means of building prototypes faster.