Web Development Trends To Watch This Fall
Published: 2022-09-13 15:54:12


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When Tim Berners-Lee unleashed the internet on the public in 1991, the world had no idea what hit it. Now over 30 years later, the level of tech we're reaching is growing exponentially, especially in the web development space.

With that said, 2022 has been a year of recovery, with things slowly drifting back to normal after two years of pandemic chaos. The internet and its websites and applications have been innovating while the world gets back on its feet. Businesses keeping up with this innovation have the edge regarding customer experience. 

Websites need to be at the cutting edge of technology to stay relevant. To help you do so, we've highlighted three exciting trends we'll watch this fall within the web development community and think you should be taking note of them for your website.

Dark Mode Themes
Since 2016, the [dark mode](https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/mobile-phones/what-is-dark-mode-and-should-you-be-using-it/) theme has been creeping its way across our apps and devices, making our app experience much more enjoyable (dark mode, for the win). Sites like Reddit and Facebook have already implemented this.

The darker screen is less intense on a user's eyes by reducing blue light and lowering eye strain. Plus, it makes content on pages much easier to read and saves battery life. It's no wonder over 81% of Android users have swapped to dark mode by default. 

Website developers are following suit with a dark mode by default approach. If it isn't already, it's expected to become standard practice across the web development space by the end of the year.

Cloud Infrastructure
Gone are the days that websites are hosted on servers sitting in a corner in the server room with a "do not turn off" sticker on the plug. 

SaaS platforms hosting serverless architectures for web development have been on the rise for a long time, so this isn't a new trend. Still, it's expected to be relevant this fall and beyond, with the managed security services industry expected to [grow by almost 2.5%](https://www.statista.com/statistics/1230718/managed-security-services-market-it/).

Taking the load out of the application and placing it in the cloud can optimize a website and improve the user experience while reducing operating costs and data loss risk.

Finding the best-managed [cloud service provider](https://watserv.com/) for you can be tricky with so many of them offering you the world. Don't exclude the smaller players in the game, as they're often willing to go further for their customers than the giants in the space.

Progressive Web Apps
A web app able to complete functions like a native mobile app is not a new concept, but in 2022, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have reached new levels and become more mainstream.

Designed to work on multiple operating systems while acting like an installed application, the user experience is improved significantly when interacting with your website. 

Finally, PWAs can work offline and independently of their operating system and benefit from easier maintenance for the web developer, so keep an eye on them this fall and into 2023.

Keeping on top of the current web development trends can keep you at the front of the pack and ensure your website is developing with the curve over the next 30 years of innovation.