Web development is changing at lightning speed with evolving technology. Developers have to be updated with all latest web technologies that can be implemented. To maintain and improve web development, it is necessary to select the right tool and it can be a difficult decision since there are many options available.
List of Best Web Development Technologies
1. Progressive Web App
Progressive web app has characteristics of both website and a locally installed program. It has new capabilities of modern apps. It offers advantages of a traditional local app in a setup used for different device types. It is painless to manage and maintain.
PWAs include modern features of patterns, APIs, and others. These app work offline, are installable, is easy to synchronize, and can send push notifications, etc. Companies that migrate to PWA see a 20 percent to 250 percent boost in traffic, according to Smashing Ideas.
Examples –
Starbucks built a PWA app, which delivers experience of native app. It runs in offline mode, allows their customers to browse the menu, customize their orders, and add items to their cart. On online app, it can show location-specific pricing and food and drinks order.
Stat
According to Gartner Research, Progressive Web Apps replaced almost 50% of all consumer-facing native apps by 2024.
Advantages
- Good connectivity and works offline
- Easy to update
- Cost efficient
- Low average bounce rate
2. Yii
Yii is an open-source web application development framework. It uses PHP5 and has good tools for debugging and app testing. It is very simple and easy for developers to use.
Example - SkillShare is an American online learning platform that sponsors the Yii framework developers and actively uses it in their projects.
Advantages
- Easy to install
- Easy data migration
- Short time for development
- Simplified security
3. Meteor JS
Meteor JS uses Node.js and it helps developers to create web applications used on various platforms. It is an open-source JavaScript web framework it has low webpage loading time.
Example – Pathables website runs virtual, hybrid, and in-person conferences and events. People use their end-to-end solutions to learn and connect to business events.
Advantages
- Community support
- Based on single language – JavaScript
- Easy to learn
- Real-time web application
4. Django
Django is popular frameworks based on Python and follows MVC architecture. It makes the app development process easier and provides multiple tools like ORM, Models, Django admin, templates, etc.
Example - Instagram is an example of a website-built Django. It contains huge data and user interactions (likes, shares, etc.). With Django, simplifies data management and ready-to-implement instruments with simpler UI and UX.
Advantages
- Rapid development
- High security
- Community support
- Scalable
- Object oriented
Pricing
- Django CMS pricing starts at $0.01 per feature
- There is a free version
- Django CMS offers a free trial
5. Motion UI
Customer want a mobile-friendly experience with interactive use. Motion are used for pre-made effects as CSS classes. These motions are used for transition effects for better animation to slide, hinge, fade, scale, and spin.
Motion UI is used for fun elements like Zoom Out, Zoom In, Slide, and parallax animation.
It adds liveliness to the site and the app.
Advantages
- Increase user engagement
- Intuitive and interactive UI
- High retention rate
6. Blockchain
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the development industry. Many companies in various industries are searching for new and advanced ways to use blockchain technology.
A qualified blockchain developer understands the blockchain architecture, underlying technologies and what it takes to implement the individual blockchain components into a unified system. The developer knows how to fit blockchain structure with cryptography and data structures. They know how to build smart contracts and decentralized applications.
Advantages
- Transparency
- Security
- Efficiency
- Cost reduction
7. Laravel
Laravel is a popular backend web framework. Laravel is a free, open-source PHP web framework, intended for building state-of-the-art web applications following the model–view–controller (MVC) architectural pattern.
Example –
Barchart is a forex, stock, cryptocurrency, futures research platform. It provides traders and investors with a quick overview of the markets.
They have used larval to build a website that has great tools for technical research for domestic as well as global markets.
Advantages
- Seamless user authentication
- Cross-platform application
- Fast caching
- Secure truncations
- Automated testing
Larvel Developers by Country
Average Hourly Rate
Ukraine
$25.30
United States
$47.37
India
$15.74
Germany
$34.62
United Kingdom
$36.04
8. Serverless Architecture
Developers always need a technology that can decrease the amount of data loss, system overloading, and development costs. This unending search led to invention of serverless technology.
Serverless architecture uses cloud technology and allows users to run code for nearly any form of application or backend service with almost negligible management.
Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are examples of corporations using serverless architecture.
Advantages
- Low cost
- Better UX
- Scalability
- flexibility
9. API-first Development
APIs are high priority in API-first development. As APIs facilitate connections, which developers need to establish with software and devices. API-first development is user-focused and it reduces development time and costs.
Example - Netflix uses API architecture for programming interfaces and to support public and private internal requests.
Advantages
- Fast development
- Low failure risks
- Low development cost
10. Data Security
Data security means protecting your digital data and preventing cyberattacks. Cyberattacks can cause loss to business and reputation. Security is one of the main concerns for companies who want to improve their web development technologies in 2024. Over the years AI will become more helpful in data security.
Advantages
- Data Protection
- Prevent cyber threats
- Prevent hackers
Conclusion
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