Web Development Trends For 2018

Trends in web development move forward extremely quickly. So much so that change is truly the only constant. CodePlateau an award-winning web development company in India ventures a guess to what could be the web development trends for 2018. We try to include in this list what we believe to be the upcoming development trends based on market behavior and what we have observed. Without further ado, here they are

Web Development Trends of 2018:

Functional Programming with Javascript improvements

Javascript has been a popular programming language for a while now. Only recently has it received quite stiff competition from React by Facebook. With the advent of functional programming improvements in Javascript, there seems to be more support for Javascript. Even if we look at the Trends for the past year we can see that Javascript is still a more popular term as compared to react. Functional Programming (FP) is the process of building software based on fundamental principles by composing pure functions. It is relatively easier than object-oriented coding as per most programmers. In 2018, Functional Programming especially benefits from the recent Javascript improvements such as ES6 and ES7.

New Players in Town

While VueJS is technically not a new player, it has been gaining prominence only in 2018. Created in 2014 by Evan You, Vue is a fast and lightweight script. Angular JS is backed by Google while React JS is backed by Facebook. Vue though is an independent open source project. Its creator was working on this as a side project and has recently been focusing on marketing and maintaining the open source project. What makes Vue a growing trend in 2018 is that it is now being used by a lot of major companies in China such as AliBaba, Expedia, Nintendo and more. It has also grown tremendously since it first began as it now boasts 20 people on its team.

Progressive Web Apps

Progressive web apps are web apps with the functionality and design of mobile apps. The idea is to create an app-like experience on web pages or websites. Although mobile apps are very relevant for businesses it might not be for all businesses due to cost considerations. Progressive web apps are worthy alternatives to choose. Since 2016 we have seen the popularity of progressive web app increasing rapidly. We figure 2018 will finally be the year for progressive web apps to burst into the mainstream.

Blockchain Technology

Ever since bitcoin blew up to unprecedented prices everyone seems to have become an expert in blockchain technology. It might be a little bit too late to say that blockchain is going to be a trend in 2018 as it has already accumulated a large following. A large number of companies are looking forward to incorporating blockchain technology in their industry. The blockchain is a method of collective data storage. Transactions in blockchains work without intermediaries. Since the transactions are verified using complex algorithms using a large number of computers it is seemed to be relatively safer.

Internet Of Things

Imagine a global network of appliances connected to each other using resources in the most efficient manner possible. That is what internet of things is trying to achieve. Although there are smaller home appliances using IoT, large multinationals are thinking of ways to utilize the development trend to improve efficiency.

 

CodePlateau is one of the best web development agencies in India. We are constantly on the lookout for the best web development trends that could become huge in the future as we like to stay on top of things. We believe in providing our customers with websites and web application development solutions in India that stay relevant for long periods of time. If you are interested in any of our services, let us know. Drop a message and we’ll get back to you soon.

Tips To Choose The Best Web Hosting Provider

You’ve got a fantastic business idea for which you’re thinking about building a website. You get in touch with the best web design and development agency in India – CodePlateau and the first thing they ask you is what kind of web hosting services will you be opting for? You’re not quite sure how to respond because you hadn’t really given it any thought. CodePlateau has witnessed this event on several occasions and to help you all out, has published a list of tips to help you select a web hosting service that meets your requirement.

What Is Web Hosting?

All sites on the internet are hosted on a server. Large corporations have their own servers on which they host their websites, because they can afford to and because they would like to keep control of their website at all times. Businesses that cannot buy and keep up a line of servers for their own websites normally purchase web hosting space from a website hosting provider. Your web hosting service is an important part of your website development.

Tips To Pick The Best Web Hosting Service:

Understand Your Needs

Website hosting is crucial because it controls the upkeep of your website. Your web host provider should be decided on the amount of traffic you expect on your website. For small websites, a shared server is usually enough to keep the website running. Websites whose pages run into the hundred thousand should consider getting an own server or slightly more server space if you want it to keep from crashing.

Find Out How Much Space Your Website Will Require

Your web development agency will be able to give you a rough idea about the web hosting space you will require handling the website properly. A heavier site with multiple requests will require a larger server space as compared to a smaller site. Ideally, the website should have all the functionality built into a small design. If you over pack the website and pick a smaller server your site will have a lot of downtimes which would impact the way your customers see your business. So choose wisely, have a word with your website development team if necessary.

Don’t Always Go For The Cheap Or Free Option

Although it can be very tempting to opt for the free hosting services, it is not always the best idea. Although you may shave some costs initially it will end up costing you in the long run. Find out what kind of services you actually need. How the website hosting providers price their products and then make the decision about which provider to go with. Picking a free website hosting provider might end up giving you a bad reputation with your customers because of the downtime your website faces.

Pick A Host With An Upgradable Option

How do you visualize your business growing? Have you made provisions for your websites growth as well? When picking a hosting service you have to choose someone with whom you can grow as well. You may not require all the services they offer at present but what about in a years’ time? Switching hosts can be extremely troublesome so right from day one pick a provider that has scalable options. Better servers, more space, more speed.

 

If you have any questions regarding web hosting services your website design and development company in India should be able to assist you. CodePlateau has a proud tradition of always helping out all their clients with whatever queries they might have. We believe in a collaborative work effort for success. If you would like to inquire about our services, give us a call or leave your details and we’ll get back to you shortly.