Top 5 predictions for web development world in 2016

Let’s not deny; predicting web development trends year to year is not easy. Afterall these are the hyper-fast changes. 2014 had React.js, io.js, etc, etc and technology web trends such as responsive web development, clientside javascript applications, have all been around in 2015

Here are our top 5 predictions for the web development world in 2016.

• Motion UI
• New challenges for responsive design
• Foundation for Apps
• The rise of Node.js
• Web UI components

Motion UI: Along with Motion UI, Google’s Material Design was an emerging trend in 2015 and in 2016 it will be carried further

New challenges for responsive design: As the wearable technology continues to grow and becomes popular expect a lot of new design challenges presented by the devices such as Apple Watch, Google Glass and Oculus Rift. As a matter of fact; supporting every screen regardless of size or shape is what responsive design is all about in 2016

Foundation for App: New design components such as the Motion UI and the flexbox grid are now all the rage. Albeit it’s still early days for the framework, but we expect big things to happen next year

The rise of Node.js: Development team is shifting towards using a single language on web projects. Node will help to push this transition along.

Web UI components: Yes; take it in writing; Polymer and ReactJS will grow in popularity as developers move towards more reusable dynamic components. For the newbies, the Polymer project is a larger framework that typically allows you to create client-side applications and incorporates mobile-ready design.

Alongside we also consider WebGL 3D stands as a big trend setter as browsers continue to increase in speed and capability.

The post will remain incomplete without mentioning about the single page applications here which will be equally popular in 2016.

So; what are your web development prediction for 2016?