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Jason Hunter
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What Is the Future of JavaScript?

So someone asked me about the future of Javascript, and I thought why not write down my answer instead? So this language is the most popular and widely known around the globe – mainly because of its heavy and vast usage. Other developers love it and so do I.

An easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement language that helps create interactive web pages, who wouldn’t love it? Javascript is any beginner’s favorite and top client-side programming language. So the future looks bright for JS – particularly for some of its frameworks, that include:
• Node.js
• Angular.js
• React.js

Node.js can be declared as the most popular framework – Angular and React following closely. One of the best reasons why Node.js is given the top place is because of it being easily applicable to both sides – which is the client and server-side. JS is known for being a front-end scripting language but thanks to Node.js, developers can make use of it in the back-end as well. This relieves much of the pressure off of the developers for using different languages for front and back-end. Node.js brought JS to the server-side and hence, it is on top of the list in terms of growth and development.

Angular.js is one framework that has evolved considerably; from Angular to Angular 7. This framework is popular for developing single-page applications. However, what really has sparked its popularity is the constant innovation and progression within Angular.js programming services. So far most loved features can be data synchronization; synchronizing the view and the model. Which as developers we all know is such a time and effort saver!

React.js is gaining momentum within the developers’ community and for all the right reasons. React.js is the ultimate game-changer for high-traffic websites – as it enables building complex UIs from small and isolated pieces of code, which is called ‘components’. Facebook is the founding father of this framework, and today many popular high-traffic sites make use of it.

There are countless comprehensive tutorials available for anyone who is thinking of learning any of JS’s frameworks. The market is abundant and the frameworks are experiencing growth, progression, and an increase in usage.

As for its future, it is already answered. Javascript isn’t going anywhere. Its extensive usage in software development speaks for itself.

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