How is the future for web developers?

The answer to this question can vary by the period that you consider as the future. If we are talking about the next several years, let’s take five. I can assume that there is nothing to worry about only if you are proof enough to keep up with trends. Because, as you might know in the web development industry, trends are changing very rapidly and even now traditional web developers might see themselves getting out of fashion.

Let's look into the future and see what trends await web development in the coming years and what you need to be prepared for.

The first thing I would advise you to pay attention to is UI animation. It is known that adaptive design is used everywhere, but in the coming years, developers will be expected to use skills to create something abruptly. Here UI animation will enter the game, which will allow the creators to create a more interactive, animated and unique transitional design that adds value to your website. Also, UI animation provides an opportunity to improve the user experience by making it more positive and efficient, and navigation - simple and intuitive. This is possible thanks to Microinteractions supported by clear finalization with movement, creating animated buttons, toggles, switches and other interactive elements.

The next trend that needs to be mentioned is PHP 7. After all, it is recognized as one of the latest web development trends in 2018 and should not lose its position shortly. This is because this language for the web development backend has undergone significant improvements with its latest release of version 7.0. The main feature of this version is to facilitate the work with complex tasks, which is good news. So if you are still not familiar with version 7.0, then go on to master.

The third trend that I believe is and will be relevant is Automated Coding. I mean, you must admit that automated coding, which is based on the AI ​​principles, can do wonders to developing your web strategy. But the abundant use of AI technology in the field of web development can play a trick on developers by replacing them. If we are talking about 5 years, then I do not think that AI is capable of replacing human intelligence and design. Again, for now.

Do not forget about the platforms, as you know, for a good web service you need a reliable and good foundation. Let's see what's new with the platforms waiting for us? Of course, this is React and Vue. Over the next three years, they are unlikely to give up their positions and remain the basis of all advanced developments. It is interesting that, unlike React, Vue has become popular relatively recently, but has already conquered the Asian market. Also, new players may appear on the market, for example, Svelte.js is still unknown to anyone, but companies are already ready to work with it, can this platform repeat the success of Vue? We will find out soon.

Voice commands in the field of web development is not a novelty, but thanks to the improvement it has become a trend. It was previously known, but it was used, because it did not differ in inefficiency, and high-quality products with voice input were prohibitively expensive and did not pay for themselves. Now voice input is gaining popularity, even if it is not as fast as manually entering text.

We return to the improvement of user experience due to interactivity, which is also one of the current and future trends in the field of web development. Again, its development stimulates an increase in its popularity, since earlier it was also used in few places due to the large consumption of resources and the long loading of the site. But technology is evolving and it may now turn out that waiting for an interactive page to load will turn out to be faster than viewing a few ordinary ones.

What might I say? There are a lot more trends that we should expect and be ready for in several years and I think that the future of web developers is not as dark as someone may assume. We’ll still need good old human creativity which AI will not be able to replace.