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The JavaScript landscape is constantly evolving, and as we head into 2024, there are several trends and advancements that will shape the ecosystem.
One of the major themes in recent years has been the shift towards a "server-first" approach. This trend has been driven by the success of frameworks like Astro, HTMX, and React Server Components, which prioritize server-side rendering and reduce the reliance on client-side JavaScript.
According to the article on Dev.to, "Server First" has been a source of contention, but it is undeniable that it has become a major part of the JavaScript landscape. The article goes on to say that "Even the React Core team has embraced the simplicity of server with React Server Components, expressed convincingly by Dan Abramov's talk that looked into what if React had always been Server first."
Another trend that has gained traction in recent years is the use of "Signals" in JavaScript frameworks. Signals are a way to manage state in a fine-grained manner, and they have been adopted by frameworks like Vue, SolidJS, and Lit.
The article on Dev.to states that "Ending 2023 Signals are a major part of most front-end JavaScript frameworks." The article also notes that the TC-39 proposal for bringing Signals into the browser includes representatives from every major JavaScript framework, indicating that this trend is likely to continue in the future.
Hybrid routing is another trend that has gained popularity in recent years. This approach combines server-side rendering with client-side navigation, allowing for faster initial load times and improved SEO.
The article on Dev.to states that "Hybrid Routing" has become a major part of the JavaScript landscape, with frameworks like React Server Components and Astro's View Transition API integration leading the way.
Edge networks have also become a major focus in the JavaScript ecosystem. Edge functions allow for faster load times and reduced latency, and they have been adopted by frameworks like Next.js and Qwik.
The article on Dev.to notes that "Edge Databases" and "Edge functions" have become more widely available, and that frameworks like Next.js have added out-of-the-box support for edge functions.
As we head into 2024, the JavaScript landscape will continue to evolve and change. The trends of "Server First", "Signals Everywhere", "Hybrid Routing", and "Edge Networks" will shape the ecosystem and provide new opportunities for developers.
The article on Dev.to concludes by stating that "2024 is likely to continue on the maturing trend we've seen in the last couple of years. From 2020-22 we saw a lot of new JavaScript(and WASM) frameworks (Qwik, Million.js, Astro, Next 13, Remix, Hydrogen, SvelteKit, SolidStart, Leptos, Dioxus, HTMX), but that hasn't been the case the last year. We've found the approaches and now we need to take them to their full potential."
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