Trends and the Future of Full-Stack Development

Developers have to bring more to the table on a regular basis, which is why most developers are motivated to become a full-stack developer. Unlike a front-end or back-end developer, a full-stack developer is someone who is able to work on front-end, back-end, and database.


This trend of full-stack developers is sturdily growing as new technologies and computer languages are coming into the mix. Hiring, training new developers for every new technology is expensive, so companies are switching to full-stack developers to manage their projects. All industries that require any kind of software development are doing this.

Here we discuss some of the most promising technologies for a full-stack developer. These are considered the future of full-stack development. In no particular order:

Progressive Web Applications (PWA)
 
PWA or Progressive Web Application is a light-weight, mobile-friendly and interactive web page. As the majority of the people spend a lot of time on their mobiles, PWA’s have become a trend. This light-weight, mobile-friendly and interactive web page is designed in such a way that the user does not feel any difference in using this application on his mobile or computer.

The applications adjust according to the environment and there is no need to create separate applications for web and mobile. These applications can also be used when there is no internet connectivity. They are faster to load, lighter to use, reliable and don’t require much space to run. As the mobile industry is growing day by day, the need for progressive web applications is growing as well, and this will continue in the near future.

Blockchain Technology
 
The security of web and mobile applications is one of the major concerns of the development industry. Blockchain technology helps developers cope with cyber-security; it simplifies banking transactions while keeping them secure. Today Blockchain is one of the most used and powerful technologies for online banking, online purchases, digital certificates, and any form of online financial transactions.

The growth in cryptocurrency has boosted the use of Blockchain as a whole; we already use Blockchain technologies to manage cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litcoin and more. And now with the launch of Facebook’s own cryptocurrency called Libra, and other companies in the mix as well. The future of Blockchain looks really bright.

Artificial Intelligence
 
These days everything we use has some bit of Artificial Intelligence (AI) involved. Whether you are browsing your favorite shows on Netflix, booking a cab on Uber or looking for a date on Tinder, all applications we use have AI technology integrated with them. As the internet has become a part of our lives, so has artificial intelligence.

Every new tech product that is launched has machine learning in its core; today customer service has been changed by the use of Chatbots. A powerful Chatbot is able to handle 85% of customer queries without human input. This does not only bring the cost of customer service down it also increases the quality of service that the customer gets. Artificial intelligence is only going to get better by the day and be used in more and more aspects of life.

JavaScript Technology
 
Full-stack development has its core embedded in JavaScript, as JavaScript has many platforms for both front-end and back-end development. It is has remained one of the biggest programming languages through 2019 and will remain up there in the list in the coming years as well. JavaScript has various frameworks and libraries; some of the most used ones are React, Vue and Angular.

React is a JavaScript library that is used extensively for building interactive user interfaces (UI). It is used by some of the biggest names out there like; Facebook, Netflix, Dropbox, Paypal and more. 
Vue.js is an advanced JavaScript framework that has become quite popular with developers. Its reusable components and easy usability make it one of the top-most choices when it comes to front-end development.

Angular.js is a front-end framework based on JavaScript; it is mostly used for single page application development. It is open-source, easy to learn and cost-effective.

NoSQL Database
 
NoSQL database was falling behind SQL for a long time, but with the increase in cloud-native applications, the use of NoSQL database has become the norm. Because of its agile nature, flexibility and performance it has the capability to scale horizontally by adding more servers.

Databases like; MongoDB, Cassandra, and Redis are becoming more popular by the day and are no longer looked at like a lesser form of SQL, they now have their own demand in the market. As the era of cloud technology grows, so will the use of NoSQL databases.
 
Conclusion
 
By becoming a full-stack developer you increase your demand in the market a lot. As a full-stack developer, you need to keep yourself updated with the latest trends and learn new technologies keeping the future in mind. These technologies mentioned here are some of the most in-demand for a full-stack developer.  Augmented Reality (AR), Motion UI and Server-less application building are a few more technologies that you can look into.