{"id":19935,"date":"2023-01-16T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T07:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/?p=19935"},"modified":"2023-01-16T17:17:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:17:27","slug":"frontend-developer-trends-frameworks-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/frontend\/frontend-developer-trends-frameworks-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Coming For Frontend Devs in 2023: Trends and Frameworks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s usually important for developers of all flavours to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in\u2026 well\u2026 development, but this is perhaps more true when it comes to frontend development. Technology evolves at a staggering pace, and frontend development changes with the times more than most, so frontend developers need to keep on top of the latest frameworks and trends if they want to stay competitive in their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019re going to touch on the most notable frameworks <\/strong>and the biggest trends for 2023. So, enough preamble, let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superfast Frameworks: Astro & Qwik<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

frontend developers looking for a fast and lightweight framework able to power their next project should be looking long and hard at Astro and Qwik<\/a>. These two frameworks boast speed and efficiency, but those aren\u2019t the only benefits they offer for developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Astro <\/a>is a minimalistic framework that is built to be easy to use and fast to implement. The framework provides a basic set of features and tools that are crucial for building modern web apps, while still being highly customisable. Using the framework, developers can add only the features they need, which is a benefit in both customisability and efficiency. It is also very easy to learn, making it an especially good choice for developers who are new to frontend development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qwik<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like Astro, Qwik is a lightweight, fast framework that is geared towards making it easy for developers to get building modern web applications<\/strong>. It features a range of tools for putting together single-page applications and is notable for its efficient use of resources and fast rendering times. It bears another similarity to Astro in that it is highly customisable, allowing developers to limit the features added to only the ones needed for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a fast and efficient framework to power your next project, both Astro and Qwik are excellent choices<\/strong>. Both have the advantage of being suitable for everything from a simple application all the way up to a feature-rich, complex project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More CSS Tricks and New Stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CSS is, of course, one of the foundations of good frontend development. Though the world of CSS<\/a> perhaps doesn\u2019t move as quickly as that of frameworks\u2014both front and backend\u2014it does move, and it should be considered a critical task to stay up-to-date with this most fundamental of skills for a frontend developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom Variables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the more exciting CSS features that we are expecting to become widely available going forward is the ability to use custom properties or \u201cCSS variables<\/strong>\u201d. This feature allows a developer to define variables in their CSS code that can then be used throughout their stylesheets. Essentially the same way variables work in a programming language like Javascript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it easier to maintain and manage code, as you can have a single variable for something you use globally like font size, padding, or margins, and make changes across the app or site by altering that single variable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grid Layouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grid layouts are already seeing widespread use, but that use is likely to grow over the coming years. This feature allows you to create complex, responsive layouts with nothing more than some simple CSS code, and provide a much cleaner alternative to methods traditionally employed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major driving force behind this trend is the prevalence of the use of mobile devices for accessing the internet, which doesn\u2019t look like slowing down. Mobile devices\u2014be they phones, tablets, or other devices\u2014come in all shapes and sizes, and web apps that respond well to different display shapes and sizes are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019re not mentioning a specific feature or trick here, it\u2019s worth noting that there are already a number of techniques for creating complex animations and transitions with nothing more than a little CSS, and that number is likely to grow with more advanced techniques being developed in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced CSS Tricks That You Have To Know<\/a><\/blockquote>