Impact of IoT on the Future of Web App Design & Development
Tags: Web Design, Web App Development, IoT, Internet of Things

IoT (Internet of Things) is like a gold mine-and the backbone of a grand technological future. From healthcare to manufacturing, IoT has revolutionized almost every business sector. And, it is no surprise that it has already started showing its impact on web app design and development.

IoT in web development is making ground-breaking contributions. It is transforming the way users interact with websites and web applications. Business enterprises, software companies, and independent web developers have a lot to look out for with the continuous rise of IoT in the global market.

Now, that IoT projected to reach $4 to $11 trillion economic value by 2025, according to, we take a look at how it’s growth is going to impact the web development sector.

Let’s start by looking at what some studies reflect on how IoT will impact the future.

The Road Ahead for IoT-Statistics

Here are some interesting insights based on various studies:

Figure 1: IoT connected devices installed base worldwide from 2015 to 2025

According to research, over 20 billion IoT devices will be active and connected to the Internet by the year 2020.

Around 3.5 billion cellular IoT connections are expected by 2023. (Source)

Companies could invest up to $15 trillion in IoT by 2025. (Source)

Almost every second, there are around 127 devices connected to the Internet. Former Cisco researcher David Evans explained the widespread proliferation of IoT, stating that anything could be connected, including clothing, tennis rackets, vehicles, diapers, and homes.

With so many devices increasing rapidly, the need to look at potential security threats would be inevitable.

Key Takeaways: It is evident, based on research, that in recent years, IoT is expanding the global market rapidly, powering new products, new ideas, and new marketing categories impacting business decisions and economic trends. So IoT-based solutions in Web development are becoming inevitable, and the question now remains how it will affect the future of web development.

Let’s deep dive and look at various aspects of IoT that will change Web Development-and first, let’s start with understanding an IoT web app.

What is an IoT Web App?

A web application (or “web app”) is a software application that utilizes web technology and web browsers and performs specific functions or tasks over the Internet.

In the IoT context, the user-facing component of an IoT system is the application-and for users of an IoT device, the app runs on an iOS or Android smartphone and tablet, allowing users to connect, monitor, and control the connected device(s). So, the Internet of Things connects the devices and users with the learning of innovation.

The web development industry is breaking new ground in IoT-based web solutions where there are continuous attempts to make web architecture and User Interfaces (UIs) more interactive and creative.

At present, IoT devices may be able to display website information and results. Still, the role of IoT in web development is transcending and creating an advance communication between website layouts and operational models.

Let’s look at the role of IoT in web development.

Web Development Technologies And The Role of IoT

The Internet of Things is a worldwide network of interconnected objects that are uniquely addressable and based on standard communication protocols.

You will find a lot of integration of conventional technologies such as radio frequency identifiers (RFID), microcontrollers, sensors, global positioning systems (GPS), satellite technology, etc. into web applications.

However, the IoT on the web development front is somewhat more complicated than the current web development and design. IoT web development has to deal with high volumes of data, security, excessive communications, reliability issues, and so on.

Here are some of the essentials factors that IoT will transcend into web development.

Table 1: Snapshot of Essential Factors of IoT in Web Development