There are numerous tools and technologies available in the market to be used, however, when it comes to front-end frameworks, I can cherry pick ten popular frameworks that have been widely used and have promising futures. Please keep in mind that rankings and preferences may change over time, so it’s best to stay ahead of the curve at all times.
Before we get to the top front-end frameworks, let’s have a quick look at the front-end trends. It’s been a number of years since anything genuinely remarkable has happened in the front-end arena, and to categorise it:
i) Hydration
ii) SPAs
iii) JAMStack
Hydration and Server side rendering
One of the key challenge for the front-end framework is when it comes to loading in the browser, in order to show the content to the end user, the browser needs to download the HTML, CSS and JS, then parse and render the page. It becomes challenging especially if some javascript codes has to be executed even prior to the page render since user has to wait until the page completely finish rendering, that’s when hydration comes into picture. Hydration or rehydration is a technique in which client side Js converts a static HTML web page, delivered either through static hosting or SSR, into dynamic web page attaching event handlers to the HTML elements, since HTML is already rendered on the server, this allows the end user to interact with the page while Js is still loading and running.
Hydration is used by frameworks such as Next.js and Nuxt.js, as well as React in the form of a method called “hydrate” in react v16.0, which was replaced by “hydrateRoot” in v18.
SPAs (Single Page Applications)
Because of its capacity to create dynamic and responsive user interfaces, SPAs are becoming increasingly popular. The nicest feature of SPAs is that they allow you to keep the front-end and back-end applications distinct. As a result, it has become so popular that many well-known applications such as PayPal, Pinterest, Gmail, and Facebook are designed using SPAs.
JAMStack
JamStack is an architecture design which make the web faster, more secure and easier to scale. The core principles like pre-rendering and decoupling, enable sites and application to be deliver with greater confidence and resilience then ever before.
What does the JamStack stand for ?
Javascript: Programming language used by front-end applications.
API — Is a way to request data from third part / other sources.
Markup (HTML and CSS) — Provide formatting instructions to the browser to structure the webpage.
Now, the top Front-end Frameworks in 2023
#1 React
React.js has been one of the most popular front-end frameworks for several years now. It’s maintained by Facebook and is known for its component-based architecture and efficient rendering. React allows developers to build reusable UI components, making it easier to manage complex user interfaces.
#2 Angular
Angular is a comprehensive front-end framework maintained by Google. It provides a robust set of tools and features for building large-scale applications. Angular follows a component-based architecture and offers features like two-way data binding, dependency injection, and a powerful command-line interface (CLI).
#3 Vue.js
Vue.js has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its simplicity and flexibility. It offers a smooth learning curve and can be gradually adopted into existing projects. Vue.js emphasizes the creation of reusable components and provides excellent integration capabilities with existing projects.
#4 Svelte
Svelte is a relatively new front-end framework that has gained attention for its unique approach to building user interfaces. Unlike React or Vue, Svelte compiles your code at build time and generates highly efficient JavaScript code, resulting in faster runtime performance. Svelte simplifies development by reducing the amount of boilerplate code needed.
#5 Ember.js
Ember.js is a framework that emphasizes convention over configuration. It provides a strong foundation for building ambitious web applications with its rich set of features and conventions. Ember follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) pattern and includes features like routing, data management, and testing tools.
#6 Semantic UI
Semantic UI is comparatively new in the industry. It has been accepted as one of the leading frontend frameworks for web development. The usability, simplicity and spontaneous user interface are behind the success. It uses simple coding language, and hence, freshers find it easy to grasp and work with. There is a streamlined process for web and app development, and it has collaboration with several third-party libraries that make it a fantastic development platform.
#7 Foundation
Foundation is a popular front-end development framework that provides a set of tools and features for building responsive and customizable websites and web applications. It is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and is designed to make the process of building complex web interfaces easier and faster.
**#8 Bulma
**Bulma is an open source CSS framework based on Flexbox, it allows the developers to build and implement css on web pages more efficiently than plain css. This has been on entirely css based without any javascript dependencies.
#9 Alpine
Alpine.js is a front-end light weight Javascript framework, with a minimalist API and thoughtful features. As the Alpine.js documentation describes it, Alpine’s API is a collection of 15 attributes, six properties, and two methods. That’s a very small API profile. Its minimalist purpose is to provide reactivity in a clean format, augmented with some surrounding niceties like eventing and a central store.
#10 UIKit
UIKit is a front-end framework developed by YOOtheme that provides a set of customizable and modular components for building modern and responsive user interfaces. It is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and provides a range of tools and features that make it easy to create beautiful and functional websites and web applications.
Remember that these rankings may vary, and other frameworks might emerge as the year progresses. It’s essential to consider factors such as your project requirements, team expertise, community support, and the specific use case before choosing a framework. Stay updated with the latest developments in the front-end community to make informed decisions.
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