Trends of 2023 and Predictions on 2024 | The Industry Is Changing Drastically
Tags: webdev, ai, development, softwaredevelopment
Published: 2023-12-30 22:00:59

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_2023_ has been a fascinating year. We have seen how big AI has affected web development and our lives. _ChatGPT 4.0_ has been a very impactful chatbot acquiring knowledge and machine-learning upgrades. This article is not only a recap of the intriguing year _2023_, but I will also talk about mine and other people's predictions of _2024_. 

##Trends Of 2023

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Here are my top 5 trends that have happened in 2023:

###1. Artificial Intelligence Integration
AI (for obvious reasons) wasn't a surprise on this list. The one feature I and many bloggers have seen this year is how AI is integrated into websites and used for likewise customer support.

Yes, this idea of adding AI customer support is not new, and I have talked about it in my other blog earlier [here](https://arc.net/l/quote/zovhrxvj). We have seen AI chatbots like ChatGPT become more intelligent and more capable, and I think these are the reasons why this topic deserves to be on this list.

###2. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
PWAs are a trending thing this year and maybe even next year. Progressive Web Apps or PWA are simple websites focused on user experience and functionality, for example, a calculator or a weather application.

Why is it trending? Well, PWAs are very similar to native apps that have offline capabilities and fast loading times. They aren't heavy, so they are affordable for developers, making them very popular. They also offer amazing user experience, making it a very accessible tool as well.

###3. Low-Code/No-Code Development
Low-code or No-Code Development has been a trend for a while, and it'll be one for a long time. Applications like Webflow and WordPress are broadening the definition of being a developer; you don't need to know how to code to become an extraordinary developer!

###4. Cybersecurity Enhancements
As tech becomes more sophisticated, so will cyber attacks like viruses or hacker technology. Because of that, the need for more advanced security is growing.

Developers will need to apply things like anti-viruses and additional security measures, encompassing advanced sign-up requirements or encryption.

###5. JavaScript's Dominance
I'm not surprised JavaScript made it on the list. It is one of if not the most popular language in web development, and it's no surprise it is going to continue to be like that in the future.

With JavaScript's endless amount of popular libraries, how easy it is to learn, and how much of a demand it is, you can only know HTML, CSS, and Javascript (vanilla and libraries)and already 80% completed with your full-stack journey.

##Predictions for 2024

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2024 is going to be a year full of fun! Here are my 5 predictions I have made for next year:

###1. Quantum Computing in Web Development
Quantum Computing in web development means websites will load faster, as the author, Abid Salahi, describes in his article: ["...websites that load in milliseconds, capable of handling immense data loads with no lag"](https://arc.net/l/quote/kjyfhemd).

Quantum Computing is a game-changer if it's becoming a trend in 2024, but it won't be to you if you don't even know what it means!

####What Even Is Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is a real-life, incredible piece of technology that uses quantum-like tech. Unlike normal computers that use bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits. This allows qubits to be in multiple states at the same time.

###2. Dark Mode
Dark Mode is not only good at battery, better on the eyes, it's just looks cool. I and many people use dark mode on almost every website. Dark mode has been a thing this year and it doesn't look like it will stop. In fact, over 60% of users world-wide said they use dark mode.

####What Is the Future For Dark Mode?
One example is websites will be able to detect what time it is for the user (websites can do this already) and change the mode based on the time. So when it is in the afternoon, it will be light mode, then at night or early in the morning, dark mode will turn on.

###3. Server-less Computing
Server-less Computing makes one less thing for developers to worry about. Server-less Computing doesn't <u>actually</u> mean no servers; it just means developers can focus on code and not server management.

####Other Perks Of Server-less Computing
- Cost-efficient
- Takes less time to make
- Very scalable

###4. AR in Websites
Yep, Augmented Reality in web development.

Websites like Amazon and Walmart have this feature where you can see the product you want to buy in real time. Meta has also added this feature in their Meta Quest VR headsets.

AR in websites can be a real game-changer, both literally and metaphorically.

For example, Scratch, which is a platform made for kids and beginners to learn the basics of coding using block-based programming, has this feature where you can program a game using AR features:


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###5. AI
AI will be a revolutionary in 2024.

From helpful code snippets to AI-generated designs, AI has and will change the industry drastically.

I have even written an article on how helpful AI has been and will be [here](https://medium.com/@alexagboolacodes/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-upgrade-your-websites-2125a214f68b).

For example, AI will be crucial for optimizing websites for search engines, especially voice searches. As people use voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri, it becomes more important for websites to have a high SEO. Voice search optimization impacts SEO by changing how content is discovered and ranked on search engines like Google Chrome and Safari. AI can help with that. 

##Conclusion
2024 will be fun. Yes, **these are only predictions, and these predictions may not happen**, but I believe that they are true.

As we wrap up an awesome year in 2023, it's clear that the web development industry has majorly changed with improvements on AI, especially with the creation of ChatGPT 4.

In the year 2024, we will see major changes in web development. These changes include:

-the integration of quantum computing
-the rise of dark mode
-server-less computing
-augmented reality
-artificial intelligence

**These trends will improve how users interact with websites.**