Decoding Front-End Frameworks: Trends, Performance, and Future Directions

Authors: Venkata Padma Kumar Vemuri

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14900571

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g85pph

Country: USA

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Abstract: Front-end frameworks have undeniably established themselves as the essential building blocks upon which the contemporary discipline of web development fundamentally depends, thus enabling developers to efficiently create dynamic, interactive, and extraordinarily responsive user interfaces with remarkable ease and effectiveness. This article commences an in-depth study of the timeline and subsequent prominence of front-end frameworks, carefully highlighting the most widespread and widely used alternatives presently available in the industry, which include, but are not limited to, React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, alongside several other frameworks that contribute to the diversity of this dynamic and constantly evolving ecosystem. The discourse engages in a thorough exploration of the multifarious elements that are driving the swift expansion of these frameworks, taking into careful consideration the diverse requirements of developers, the array of architectural preferences that are present, as well as the increasing necessity for superior performance optimization that is a hallmark of modern web applications. A detailed comparative assessment is provided, wherein crucial factors such as performance metrics, scalability prospects, the learning curve associated with each individual framework, the surrounding ecosystem, and the appropriateness for specific applications are scrupulously evaluated and elaborated upon in depth. This paper aspires to synthesize empirical evidence with expert opinions to deliver valuable recommendations to developers and organizations in their quest to identify the most appropriate framework that fulfills the unique requirements of their respective projects. The conclusions presented within this paper highlight the paramount significance of attaining a delicate balance between innovation and standardization within the framework ecosystem, thus establishing a foundation for emerging trends and prospective advancements in the domain of front-end development.

Keywords: Front-End, Frameworks, Javascript, React, Preact, Angular, Ember, Vue, Performance, Adoption

Paper Id: 232151

Published On: 2019-03-06

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2019

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