There’s more than one way to do web development, and that’s never been more true than in 2022. By this time, the technology you use to make your products will likely have changed dramatically from what it is today, and it’s important to know how your company can keep up with that change while delivering successful results.
Here are five things you need to know about web development in 2022.
1) Project Management
If your business is a web development company, there are certain things that you should keep an eye on. The world of web is always changing and it’s important to stay on top of these changes so that your team can be prepared for what’s next. According to experts, here are five things all web development companies should be paying attention to in 2022
- Customer experience and service. There’s a lot of talk around customer experience at the moment, but very few businesses are actually doing anything about it. If your business is a web development company, get ahead of your competitors by focusing on improving your customer experiences from enquiry through to resolution.
2) Cross-Browser Compatibility
In 2018, we’re seeing a lot of website owners build their sites with cross-browser compatibility at their heart. This means using features and elements that are supported by all major browsers, and avoiding those that aren’t supported—and explaining how your site will look or behave differently on browsers it doesn’t support.
In a survey of more than 1,000 web developers, conducted by Consultancy and Google, 91% said cross-browser compatibility was extremely or very important. How could it not be? A website with cross-browser compatibility will run properly across different devices and browsers—so even if a browser isn’t your own personal favorite, at least your site will work! If a site has no cross-browser compatibility, all users get is a blank page or an error message. Yikes!
3) User Interface
UI is far more intuitive today than it was a decade ago. However, that doesn’t mean UI won’t evolve further over time. While our devices and software are becoming increasingly sophisticated, we should expect an increased emphasis on UX/UI design moving forward. What does that mean for web developers? More visual elements will be incorporated into websites, apps, and digital platforms as businesses seek more immersive experiences across various devices and channels.
While visuals play a bigger role in UI, it’s important not to confuse that with graphic design. In fact, many graphic designers struggle with web design because they don’t understand how to incorporate UX/UI elements into their websites. That’s where HTML coding and CSS help bridge those gaps by creating robust web pages that are visually appealing and easy-to-use.
4) Security
With data breaches becoming more prevalent, now is a good time for web development companies to start upping their security game. The trick, of course, is knowing where to start and how much it will cost your company. With so many new and updated regulations coming down from lawmakers around what businesses should be doing with their data and how they should secure it all, I would recommend hiring an expert right away who can help you plan a roadmap of what needs done now versus in six months or two years.
It’s going to be easier than ever for hackers and cyber criminals to infiltrate your systems and steal data, so it’s important that website development company be proactive about security. Websites that have built-in security features can often help prevent these types of attacks by keeping your information more secure from threats. And as an added bonus, they will also make it simpler for businesses like yours to stay on top of compliance regulations when it comes time for reporting.
But how much will all of these updates cost?
5) JavaScript Frameworks
Where do they come from? As 2017 comes to a close, we’re beginning to see some interesting changes within JavaScript frameworks. For one, React has started to really take off – all sorts of businesses are turning towards it as their go-to front-end solution. Meanwhile, Angular and Vue.js (just kidding) aren’t standing still either; they keep getting better with each new version release. So where do these frameworks come from? How do they evolve and improve?
