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\"trends\"Summary: Web application development is changing and becoming increasingly important. What can we expect for 2022? How will web application development evolve and what areas should you focus on? In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at some of the biggest web app dev trends to monitor in the coming year.<\/em><\/span>
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photo credit: lakexyde<\/a> via pixabay<\/a> cc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>We’re going to go over some of the biggest trends to watch this year in the world of web application development<\/a>. But…before we dive in, I wanted to take a quick step back and define the term. I\u2019ve noticed a fair amount of confusion over the \u2018web application development\u2019 term recently. Many seem to believe that web app development is the same thing as web design or website development. This is not the case. <\/p>\n

So, what is \u2018web application development?\u2019 A web application is application software that runs on a web server that users access via a web browser. Web application development is the process of creating this web app. It\u2019s generally database-driven and includes a front-end for client-side rendering (what the user sees in the browser) and a backed for server-side rendering. <\/p>\n

Now that we have the definition out of the way, let\u2019s focus on the real reason for this article: Trends. What web application development trends can we expect to see this year? Bear in mind that I\u2019m not just focusing on new trends. I\u2019m looking at the trends that will most impact development, both new and existing. Sound good? Here are the biggest web app development trends to watch in 2022.<\/p>\n

1. Development Speed<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest challenges facing development teams: Time, or lack thereof. Customers and stakeholders want web apps delivered right away (often with more features than they had originally asked for). <\/p>\n

Of course, the need for development speed is nothing new. Ask any developer and they\u2019ll tell you this issue has existed forever. So\u2026why do I view dev speed as a big trend this year?<\/p>\n

A couple of reasons: First, the pandemic created a ripple effect throughout the development (and business) world. It forced web-based solutions on many companies. Any organization that wasn\u2019t prepared for a remote-work environment needed web applications, and they needed them fast. We\u2019re still seeing residual effects of this, as organizations adapt to a hybrid work environment.<\/p>\n

Second, business agility is more important than ever. How quickly can your organization adapt to changes? How quickly can you create the solutions you need when push comes to shove (as it did when the pandemic hit). We\u2019re seeing the business world place more and more emphasis on speed, which directly trickles down to development.<\/p>\n

Of course, demanding development speed is easy enough to do. The question: How do you actually improve development speed? It really boils down to three options:<\/p>\n

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  1. Reduce quality<\/strong>: Now, I don\u2019t think any business leader would knowingly ask their developers for less quality. But, when they demand faster solutions with no increase in resources, that\u2019s essentially what they\u2019re doing. <\/li>\n

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  2. Hire more developers<\/strong>: This may seem like the simplest and most obvious solution. But, there are two problems.
    \n– First, it\u2019s expensive. Most businesses can\u2019t afford to hire a few new developers in order to improve development speed.
    \n– Second, finding good developers isn\u2019t easy. Sure, you\u2019ll find there are lots of available developers. But, how do you separate the great developers from the mediocre during the hiring process? It\u2019s not easy. <\/li>\n

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  3. Use software tools to get more out of your existing team<\/strong>: Over the past few years, we\u2019ve seen major growth in the low-code development software space. One of the driving forces behind this growth is the whole \u201cdo more with less\u201d challenge. Low-code tools help your existing team create web applications 50-80% faster. How? We\u2019ll cover this more in the next point.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. A bigger shift to development tools<\/h3>\n

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    \nTaking the last point one step further, we\u2019re seeing a rise in development tool adoption.     According to these statistics<\/span><\/a>, the low-code software market will quadruple from 2020 to 2025. <\/p>\n

    What\u2019s driving this growth? I see it driven by a couple of big factors.<\/p>\n

    First, we\u2019re in the middle of a massive talent gap. According to this article<\/span><\/a>, the talent shortage is at its highest levels since 2008. It\u2019s difficult to find good developers right now as they\u2019re in such high demand. <\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re a business that needs development help, what should you do? Rather than try to find good talent, many are opting for development tools instead. Development tools (low-code\/no-code) bring web development skills to their current team. <\/p>\n

    Second, there\u2019s the need for speed. We live in an \u201cinstant\u201d world. The modern business runs on the web. Users demand solutions quickly. They won\u2019t wait months for new solutions, as they did in the past.<\/p>\n

    Low-code platforms<\/a> address this issue by reducing development time and giving self-service development options to end users. As a result, low-code tools can be used across the business in a variety of ways. As explained below, this is one of the biggest advantages of these tools.<\/p>\n

    \n\u201cNo-code and low-code is not just a development model, but a technology that affects multiple aspects of a business, from staffing to goal-setting to product delivery,\u201d says Aaron Glazer, CEO of Taplytics<\/span><\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s going to continue to be a game-changer for business applications.\u201d\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    3. Composability<\/h3>\n

    Gartner (the research firm) has been touting the idea of \u201cComposable Enterprises.\u201d They define it as \u201can organization made from interchangeable building blocks.\u201d It helps organizations deliver innovation and adapt to change faster.<\/p>\n

    A key part of this \u2018composable enterprise\u2019 is the idea of \u2018composable applications\u2019. Now, it\u2019s nothing new\u2013just a new term applied to an old concept. It refers to business applications that are made of reusable, modular components. It calls for application \u2018building blocks\u2019 which can be reused across other applications.<\/p>\n

    Again\u2026not a new concept. But, its importance was amplified with the pandemic and the shift to remote work. Many were left scrambling to create web applications from scratch. Those who take a modular approach had a much easier time adapting. <\/p>\n

    The advantages of this approach should be obvious. It leads to:<\/p>\n

    Faster Development<\/strong>: When you\u2019re creating reusable building blocks and then using those blocks to assemble applications, your development speed increases.<\/p>\n

    Improved Agility<\/strong>: This approach helps your business adapt to change at lightning speed. Rather than build applications from the ground up, you can build the core and add other premade building blocks. In a time of rapid change (like now), I cannot overstate how important this is.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019d like to see this in action, here\u2019s a quick video that walks you through the process of creating composable applications:<\/p>\n