Tech to Keep an Eye Out for in 2022
Tags: web3, javascript, ux, webdev
Published: 2021-12-26 05:40:40

We are here on the _last Sunday of the year_! It's time for us to look into the **crystal ball** and predict the future of tech. Let's look at some of the technologies that you should definitely check out in 2022.

# Web3

![Web3](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/reys8xo6srm4ihp5utd7.png)

The developer community has divided opinions on the topic of **Web3**. _Some say it's the future_, and _others believe it is just a passing fad_.

Regardless of which side of the community you find yourself in, there is a _huge amount of money, to be made with the advent of **Web3**, especially for developers_, even if it turns out to be just another hype. And given that you are reading this article, _you are likely to be a developer yourself_. So, keeping an eye out for the developments in the **Web3** space can be worth your time.

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# Augmented Reality

With the introduction of the **Metaverse**, several new job positions will open up for **AR** (**Augmented Reality**), driving up the demand for people with these skills. Even though _the technology is still in its early phase, more and more people are likely to pick it up this year_.

Several new libraries like **@react-three/xr** and **react-force-graph** are popping up. Hopefully, by the end of 2022, we will be looking at a couple of really cool **AR** Projects!

![AR](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/j087er2rqwdffcuftsmd.gif)

# Motion Graphics

Let's first check out the definition of **Motion Graphics**

> Motion graphics are pieces of animation or digital footage which create the illusion of motion or rotation and are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects.

With the decline of attention spans in humans, the demand for **Motion Graphics** is rising. Recently, motion graphics has been a crucial skill required in both the _development space_ and the _video industry_. The big players have _recognized the use of this skill and incorporated it not only in their application **UI** but their logos too_.

![Netflix](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ll9iro4y040h1oohtq75.gif)
![Google](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7q8b3o62flmjafgu4osk.gif)
![Meta](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vhqr2dheykggnnfbdwsr.gif)

# Cross Platform Development

**Cross-Platform Development** is becoming more and more accessible to developers, and luckily de-factor players like **Electron** are being challenged by the new players like **Flutter** and **Tauri**, which ship _far optimized app builds_.

In the **Mobile Cross-Platform Development** too, clashes with **Flutter**, **React Native** and other frameworks ensure that the technologies are constantly evolving.

_Thus the winner of such clashes is the Developers_ who get to use **developer-friendly technology** that provides **incredible performance** too!

![Cross Platform Development](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rtechhml9bdc0q8kq3aq.png)

# 3D Websites

Just like I mentioned in an article some time back, since **3D websites** have gamified the user interaction, _it results in high engagement_ resulting in immense potential in the sphere of _marketing_ and _generating sales_, which is the ultimate goal of any company.

But making **3D Websites** is no easy feat, with making a decent one takes extensive knowledge of **WebGL** and libraries like **Three.js**. With the introduction of **Metaverse**, this sector should undergo a boom too. Hopefully, more libraries will be introduced, making the development of **3D Websites** easier than ever before.

![3d-website](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zypj2hk20vjn22s8dfzw.jpg)

# Wrapping Up

This article showcases the tech domains that are expected to see _significant advances and opportunities for the developers_. Hope it helps you _plan out your development journey for the next year_! 

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