3 Trends And One Recommendation For The Future Of Web Development

ROHINI, India - Jan. 4, 2016 - PRLog -- With 2016 nearly upon us, now’s as good a time as any to look to the future of web development, and what it’s going to mean for consumers and developers alike. Without any further fanfare, I’d like to present three humble predictions for the future of web development and one recommendation.

Trend 1: Responsive Design Is the Future

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you about the far-reaching changes that mobile operating systems have brought to our lives. It’s thrilling to watch iOS and Android come of age to become robust, hugely capable tools for productivity and I suspect that the greatest triumphs are yet to come.

But along with this mobile-first future comes new requirements for usability. Because of the unique requirements of smartphones and tablets, web developers have, for a few years now, had to deal with the headache that comes from developing not just one website, but two: one for desktop users and one for mobile users.

The good news is this: Responsive Web Design (https://www.cybnetics.com/web-designing.php) is poised to make the developer’s life considerably easier — that is, after a brief learning curve. With RWD, the same website will look great and be just as easy to use whether it’s viewed on a desktop computer or a smartphone screen.

Trend 2: Design Elements Will Become More Uniform

Neither good news nor bad news, this particular trend can be filed under “inevitable, but interesting.” As we discussed above, responsive design, while pioneered back in 2011, is really only hitting its stride right now. RWD, when coupled with the ever-narrower field of mobile operating systems means that, in turn, our design language will become more and more uniform.

Because websites are being designed for consumption on a wide variety of screen types and because just a handful of operating systems dominate the mobile market we’re seeing particular design elements become more and more common. You’ve surely noticed the proliferation of similar WordPress themes, as well as websites that borrow UI elements (buttons, menus, etc.) from iOS and Android.

This means two things: First, that websites will continue to look similar to each other and second, that, with the fundamental aspects of UI all but standardized, web designers will be free to find new ways to help their websites really stand out.

Trend 3: The Semantic Web Will Come of Age

There’s a very good chance that you have, once or twice, picked up your phone and asked it a direct question. Something like this: Siri, what’s the capital of Ecuador? or Hey Google, what’s the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow? Receiving instant answers to questions like these can provide a momentary diversion, but in the future, they’ll be hugely important.

Recommendation

The thought I want to leave you with is this: If you’re planning to pay for website development services in 2016, go with an agency that has a strong in-house team built up. It can be tempting to take the (usually) cheaper route and go with an agency that uses outsourced developers. However, this can often result in miscommunications, a shortage of up-to-date industry knowledge and additional project management time on your part.

I don’t use this column to tout my own business, but I’ll take every chance I get to brag about my employees. Our team of dedicated, world-class developers consistently delivers real-world results, including an average 87% increase in visits (https://www.cybnetics.com/web-designing.php) to our clients’ sites. That’s a lasting testament to their talent, but also to the advantages of working with an in-house team that knows the importance of all the trends I’ve mentioned here.

If you’ve enjoyed this brief look at the future of web development, know that this barely scratches the surface of what’s to come. I’ll be watching along with the rest of you to see what the future holds.

Source:   forbes.com