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Emerging Technologies

Introduction

Emerging technologies are transforming the possibilities within front-end development, enabling you to build faster, smarter, and more interactive web applications. By exploring innovations like WebAssembly, JAMstack, serverless functions, edge computing, machine learning, voice interfaces, and Web3, you can create solutions that are not only state-of-the-art but also scalable and future-ready. Understanding these technologies is relevant because they open up new approaches to performance, scalability, user interaction, and security—skills that are increasingly valued in the field. Gaining a broad foundation in these areas prepares you to recognize when and how to apply them to solve real-world problems in creative and effective ways.

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Starting points

Begin by building general knowledge of these emerging technologies, so you can recognize their strengths and select them when applicable for state-of-the-art solutions. Explore introductory tutorials, documentation, and hands-on exercises to understand the basics of each technology. Try out small experiments: run a simple WebAssembly module in the browser, deploy a JAMstack site, or create a basic serverless function. Experiment with machine learning libraries or implement a simple voice interface. As you gain familiarity, consider how each technology could address specific challenges or opportunities in your projects. This foundational understanding will help you make informed choices and stay adaptable as new tools and frameworks emerge.

Focus points

  • Apply your general knowledge of emerging technologies by selecting and implementing the most suitable solution for each project scenario.
  • Integrate and configure technologies like WebAssembly, JAMstack, or serverless functions to optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability in your applications.
  • Build user experiences that are accessible, secure, and responsive by thoughtfully incorporating machine learning, voice interfaces, or Web3 features.
  • Regularly update your implementations to leverage the latest advancements and best practices as the technology landscape evolves.
  • Maintain clear documentation of your integration steps, code, and encountered challenges to support future development and collaboration.

Tools, frameworks and libraries

  • WebAssembly: Emscripten, AssemblyScript, Rust, C/C++ toolchains
  • JAMstack: Netlify, Vercel, Gatsby, Hugo, Next.js
  • Serverless: Firebase Cloud Functions, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Netlify Functions, Vercel Serverless
  • Edge computing: Cloudflare Workers, AWS Lambda@Edge, Vercel Edge Functions
  • Machine learning: TensorFlow.js, Brain.js, ONNX.js, ml5.js
  • Voice interfaces: Web Speech API, Speech recognition LLM's, Alexa Skills Kit, Google Assistant SDK
  • Web3: web3.js, ethers.js, MetaMask, Solidity, Hardhat, Truffle

By developing a solid general knowledge of these emerging technologies, you position yourself to select and implement the most effective solutions as the field continues to advance.