Staying Ahead in B2B Web Development
HIGH LEVEL TENDENCIES, WEB DEVELOPMENT.
The evolution of web development is moving towards standardizations that seek process simplification, short-term scalability, continuous availability, performance optimization and IT security.
Artificial intelligence, Jamstack development architecture, platform as a service PAAS, virtual reality and Metaverse are just some of the technologies that have changed traditional web development, simplifying its construction and resulting in fast, secure and scalable websites.
AI in Web Development
Developers use these tools to improve the user experience and increase the dynamism and usability of web applications.
Thanks to AI, apps can be created with a high level of customization and personalization, which helps to make informed decisions about design and functionality.
Here are some examples:
Chatbots that can communicate with users in real time, using natural language. They can be used to answer frequently asked questions, help users find information or make sales.
Content personalization.
Search engine optimization.
Data analysis to obtain valuable information about users and their behavior.
JAMStack Platforms
The JAMStack architecture is based on the use of technologies such as JavaScript, APIs and web services. It is one of the most widely used approaches for building web applications, achieving speed, security, efficiency and scalability. These are the ones that stand out the most:
1.Netlify: website hosting platform that supports JAMStack and offers a set of tools for the development, deployment and maintenance of static websites. It offers features such as automatic deploys, integration with external services such as GitHub and site building services.
2.Vercel: hosting and development platform that focuses on providing a streamlined and simplified website development and deployment experience. With Vercel, developers can easily and quickly build, deploy and scale websites using Jamstack technologies such as React, Next.js and GraphQL.
3.Gatsby: static website builder based on React and GraphQL. It offers tools such as image optimization, CMS integration, static page generation, among others.
Platform-as-a-Service Services (PAAS)
These are a set of cloud-based services that can be used to create web applications in less time.
Their approach allows developers to focus more on the user experience as they do not have to worry about configurations, server maintenance or updates, which translates into dynamic workflows. These are the most popular:
1.Heroku: allows developers to create, deploy and scale web applications using programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Node.js, Java, among others. It also integrates with development tools such as Git, GitHub and Travis CI.
2.Google App Engine: allows creating and running applications with programming languages such as Python, Java, PHP and Go. It integrates with other Google Cloud Platform tools, such as Cloud SQL and Cloud Storage.
3.Microsoft Azure: offers a broad set of services and application deployment, including development tools, database services, integration and artificial intelligence.
4.AWS Elastic Beanstalk: platform that uses languages such as Java, .NET, PHP, Python and Ruby and integrates with other AWS services, such as Amazon S3, Amazon RDS and Amazon DynamoDB.
5.IBM Cloud Foundry: allows you to build in various programming languages such as Java, Node.js and Ruby and integrates with other popular IBM Cloud tools, such as IBM Watson and IBM Cloudant.
Static Website Hosting Services
These services offer several advantages over traditional hosting services, as they offer direct hosting on a CDN (Content Delivery Network), which translates into direct delivery without the need for a server and database.
They are an excellent choice for developers who want to host websites without having to worry about server maintenance, database management or scalability. The most popular are:
1. Netlify: is free for open source projects and has paid plans for commercial projects.
2. GitHub Pages: is free and integrates with GitHub to allow developers to host websites directly from their GitHub repositories. It is easy to set up and is ideal for small projects.
3. AWS Amplify: allows developers to host static websites in the AWS cloud. It is highly scalable and designed to handle large volumes of traffic.
4. Firebase Hosting: allows developers to host static websites in the Google cloud and integrates with other tools such as Firebase Authentication and Firebase Realtime Database.
5. Surge: focuses on simplicity and speed. It is easy to use and is ideal for hosting small to medium-sized websites.
Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Technology that combines the features of web applications and native mobile applications, as they have the ability to work without an Internet connection, offer a user experience similar to that of a mobile application and can be installed directly on the user's device.
PWAs use technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript and are designed to be highly scalable and resource efficient. They are also secure and can be integrated with other technologies, such as push notifications and geolocation features, allowing developers to create advanced and highly customized applications.
These are their characteristics:
Progressive: they work for all users, regardless of the browser or device they use, and adapt to any screen or size.
Responsive: they adjust to any screen size, from cell phones to desktop screens.
Accessible without an Internet connection: users can continue to use the application even when they do not have access to a connection.
Secure: they use HTTPS to protect user privacy and ensure information security.
Updated: they are automatically updated without the need for the user to update them manually.
Serverless Computing
A cloud computing model that allows applications to be created and run without having to manage servers, as the cloud provides an execution environment for the application code and service providers take care of the underlying infrastructure, such as scaling, availability and security.
In this model, applications are deployed in function units, which are small pieces of code that are executed in response to specific events, such as a user request or a database update. The functions run in a serverless environment and scale automatically as needed based on demand.
Some features of the serverless computing model are:
There is no need to manage the underlying infrastructure, which reduces complexity and management costs.
Billing is based on feature utilization rather than the capacity of the underlying infrastructure, meaning developers only pay for what they use.
The stateless server model eliminates the need to maintain application state on the server, making it easy to build scalable, distributed applications.
Functions are highly scalable and run automatically in response to application demand, ensuring high performance and continuous availability.
Some of the most popular services are AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions. All allow you to create serverless applications that run based on specific events.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) allows developers to create immersive and highly personalized user experiences. It is used to create applications and websites that offer real-time 3D experiences, allowing users to interact with content in a more natural and realistic way.
An example of how virtual reality is used in web development is in the creation of virtual shopping, entertainment, education, training and simulation experiences. Users can interact with virtual environments in real time and receive immediate feedback, which helps them learn more effectively.
Metaverse
Used to create highly immersive and personalized user experiences. Developers can create virtual worlds that users can explore and customize, allowing for greater interaction and engagement.
An example of how the metaverse is used in web development is in the creation of virtual reality applications. Users can access a 3D virtual world and experience situations and scenarios in real time, allowing for more effective learning and training.
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