Top 10 Web Development Trends You should be Aware of

It is common for designers to follow the current trends and incorporate it in their work. Something which looked new and trendy sometime back may be tagged as old and outdated within a short period of time. Therefore, web developers are expected to be on their toes when it comes to staying updated with the popular web development trends. To make things easy for them, we have listed some of the latest web development trends for 2017 and beyond –

1.     AI for Web Development to Rise

We are surrounded by Artificial Intelligence in our day-to-day lives. Many of these developments are meant to simplify and make processes smoother. With cloud computing becoming more efficient and being available like never before, companies and individuals can now innovate using AI in the field of web development. With tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook, etc. already using AI, many other companies are expected to follow the suit.

2.     Virtual Reality Will be Popular in Web Development

VR is one of the popular trends expected to shape web development in 2017. This technology has already swept the gaming industry with the advent of Oculus Rift and other VR gaming gadgets and its transition to web development is now on the card. Companies like Google and Mozilla are already working on APIs to facilitate VR transition to web development.

3.     Internet of Things (IoT) Applications to Flourish

IoT is a technology which provides devices that are not connected to the Internet with network connectivity to send and receive data. Although web development is not directly associated with this technology, year 2017 will see several web development firms working on developing applications that collect, analyze, and display data from such devices.

4.     Static Websites for Online Content

This year we will see static websites taking over dynamic websites to provide online content. Many bloggers have shifted towards this option as it is low cost, high-performing, and offers enhanced security. Static site generators easily convert simple text to static websites or blogs, making a great option to create websites.

5.     JavaScript Usage to Increase

JavaScript is known for its ecosystem of libraries, frameworks, and technologies. Web developers will need to learn the JavaScript fundamentals such as pure Functions and Functions, Classes, Promises, RAIL, Closures, Express and Node, etc.

6.     Fresh Web Designs to Prevail

This is one of the important trends that will impact web development in terms of the look and feel of the websites. Movement-based interfaces will rule the website designs in the coming years. Web developers will mostly use large and bold typography and there will be a significant rise in the use of videos and other means of storytelling visuals.

7.     Cinemagraphs to Gain Popularity

GIFs or videos which run in a continuous loop are already being used a lot on social media websites and will soon be featured on other websites too. These cinemagraphs are a great way to convey messages in short time and will be a popular web development trend in the coming years.

8.     Illustrations Will be Used Abundantly

Flat and minimalistic designs are the things of the past. More and more web developers are moving towards providing plenty of illustrations on their websites. Adding illustrations to the website designs is a great way to personalize the message and provide the user with a great experience.

9.     Modular Designs to Stick Around

Modular designs have been around for some time now and this is one of the web development trends which will continue to govern 2017 and beyond. This is the best way to keep a website clean, easily accessible, and the visitors engaged for a longer time. This design also provides a ripple effect when hovering over the dividing edges of the blocks.

10. Innovative Parallax to be in Vogue

Scrolling which is mainly used to move from top to bottom of the page is being used in more innovative ways to deliver content to the visitors. In the coming year, we expect more and more web developers to use parallax effects to scroll down in their websites and provide the users with a unique experience.

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