As the web continues to expand and embrace new technologies, so too must our understanding of the stacks available to us. In this article, we’ll be exploring popular software stacks for web development. We’ll be examining the different stacks available for budget-friendly options, as well as those that promise to take your project from ideation to completion with ease.
In each case study, we’ll identify a website that demonstrates its capability from an angle that most closely aligns with a developer’s trade. From here, we’ll dive into how each stack applies its own unique spin on the ever-popular website concept, which is ultimately why they are so successful in the first place.
HTML/CSS Frameworks: The first generation of web development technology
It’s easy to forget how revolutionary the web development technology landscape was during the early 2000s. It was during this time that we first started hearing the term “HTML5” thrown around as a way to describe new web technologies. At the time, the only real way to bring a website to life was to use a combination of server-side code and client-side functionality.
It was a slow, clunky process that often led to frustration for both the visitor and the developer. With the release of the first of many HTML5-based websites in 2004, the technology landscape changed dramatically. Since then, many different technologies and stacks have been implemented within a framework, and we’ve come to expect this within a framework-based approach to development.
Over the years, the popularity of frameworks has grown at an exponential rate. Major corporations such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook have all made use of them, and they now account for a large portion of the web development industry.
With so much focus on built-in technology, it can be easy to forget that there are still plenty of budget-friendly options out there. In fact, there are plenty of options for those who want to remain as cost-effective as possible.
JavaScript Frameworks: Achieve powerful effects with a script
The foundation of any successful website is not just code, but also a quality script. Even small alterations to the content or its appearance can have a dramatic impact on a website’s performance and user experience. A quality script is the bedrock of any successful website, and a good understanding of its components is crucial to developing a profitable online presence.
In terms of various JavaScript frameworks, there are a number of popular options out there, with dozens of different choices for each specific niche. Some of the most popular JavaScript frameworks today are Angular, React, and Vue. With each framework, you’ll find a plethora of features and tools that make the process of developing a website quick, painless, and efficient.
Hybrid Frameworks: From Budget-Friendly To Super-Efficient
As we mentioned above, there are a number of budget-friendly options available for those who are interested in selecting a stack based solely on price. These options are often referred to as hybrid frameworks, and they bridge the gap between framework-based and code-based approaches to development.
Hybrid models tend to take a more flexible approach to development, allowing for a greater number of options with a greater degree of flexibility. On the one hand, this model is great for smaller developers who are often looking for an affordable way to get started. On the other hand, it can be a liability for large enterprises that want to lean heavily on a framework but are still interested in budget-friendly options.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of hybrid options available in the modern web development landscape. There are even budget-friendly options that utilize a combination of both the code-based and framework-based approaches.