2021 is likely to bring innovation in technology, so should you!!
Since the market is flooded with many articles associated with the “Front-end trends”, following the right one could be potentially daunting!
But if you want to adhere to the front-end developers and designers, you cannot overlook the importance of “Front-End Trends to follow in 2021”.
When it comes to presenting beautiful designs, developers must focus on optimized approaches, code, and unconventional techniques that could yield results.
Always remember the fact that “Scalability is demanded by clients while users look for performance”.
So, without wasting time, let’s discuss some of the important “Front-End Trends that you can follow in 2021”.
1. CSS Custom Properties
Although even around for a while, CSS Custom properties or CSS Variables are preferred by developers.
Let’s take an example to understand!
W3C Module Level 1 launched five years ago and took almost a year to significant traction among developers as the technology advances.
It couldn’t be wrong to say that in 2021 is likely to bring some new innovation in technology and that could be lucrative for corporates.
Why Is It So Cool?
For those who don’t know, custom properties are nothing but variables in CSS.
Now, most people are complaining of the fact that why do we need CSS when we have variables in Sass?
Sass (Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets) is an extension language for CSS, it basically allows you extend CSS to be able to use variables, nesting, inheritance, mixins and other sexy tools that make CSS fun again.
And the reason behind this is that what comes with custom properties is the ability to allow you to redefine directly in the browser without any need for compiling.
2. Variable Fonts
Like CSS Custom Properties, variable fonts have been around for a while but still, they are not being widely used.
The reason behind its lack of popularity could be the fact that developers might be taking time to understand its techniques. And that’s the reason; you cannot simply choose any font and make modifications to it.
Let’s discuss why it deserves to be on the list!
One of the best things about variable fonts is that designers and developers may get a multitude of options to change the font. Also, you are already aware of the fact that fonts are a significant contributor to the time that an app/website loads.
When you choose variable fonts, you simply need one font along with a ton of variations to choose from.
3. Utility-Based Styling
Another popular front-end trend could gain significant traction is nothing but utility-based styling!
It is infused with predefined classes that let you focus on applying styles. Unlike other standard approaches, the utility-based styling comes with its advantages, especially for JS developers.
It is often observed that some developers might argue with the trend as it involves “writing CSS in HTML”. In fact, you cannot even change a component from CSS.
It is inevitably true!!
But when your components are JS files in a React/Vue app, then you can easily update them in one place.
4. More JavaScript
JavaScript is not just a trend, instead, you cannot even open a website if you don’t have a “JS enabled”.
Irrespective of its reviews (positive & negative), JS-based tech is something that must trend more.
And one of the best things about the JS is that you can build a project of any size without any difficulty. For those who don’t know, developers can perform a multitude of things such as connect it to some data storage, reactive frontend, deploy your project live, and utilize the browser’s APIs for the best user experience.
5. New CSS Features
Well, if you want to slay 2021, you cannot neglect the importance of new and updated CSS features!
Although the earlier features tended to solve multiple problems, it comes with backward compatibility which could be a grave concern for developers in 2021.
But not anymore!
The majority of people across the globe may easily access the internet- Thanks to the advancement of browser vendors in the past year.
Incorporating CSS Custom properties are likely to offer results beneficial for your business.
Writing Modes (CSS Feature)
Though writing modes are not being extensively used, many developers sometimes need to support the languages and need writing modes. If you are working on multilingual sites and dashboards, you must need those modes.
With the advent of directional writing properties, you don’t have to overwrite margin-left to margin-right for RTL.
Final Thoughts
So, that’s a wrap up to the best “Front-End Trends to follow in 2021”!!
Since they change rapidly, it’s not a walk in the park to follow them. But it doesn’t mean we should stop adopting! Instead, it’s incredibly important to keep an eye on them and incorporate them into our business strategies.
When you do so, you are likely to offer an exceptionally great user experience, enhance your business, and open new markets for your services.
Do tell us your favorite one and in case we missed any, please let us know in the comments section!
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