Web development trends change every year. Sometimes those changes are significant and dramatical, other times they are slight. If you want to stay relevant in your business, you should make sure to stay up to date with the newest trends in web development.

There are two reasons why it’s crucial to be familiar with them — the first one is to be able to battle the competition, and the second one is to maintain the learning process.

The first half of the year 2019 has already passed at this point, so some major trends are already well known. Here are our top picks that we think you should definitely learn more about.

1. AI or Bots

AI is becoming an integral part of our lives. It’s present in numerous areas of lifestyle and business, including web development. AI chatbots and virtual assistants are already helping businesses make more conversions and provide better customer service.

Therefore, in our opinion, artificial intelligence is one of the most important trends this year. Not just because it matters in 2019, but also because it will continue to be relevant in the years to come.

2. Progressive Web Apps

Progressive Web Apps are the second item on our list, but not less important because of that. It is one of the most impactful trends in web development in 2019 that you should incorporate in your set of tools.

Its purpose is to make the browsing experience easier for the user and more similar to the experience you get when browsing on a mobile app. Some of the features that you can find in native apps, but are also offered by Progressive Web Apps, include offline access, push notifications, hardware access, and so on.

3. Single Page Applications (SPAs)

Single page applications are definitely a game changer when it comes to web development. Basically, these are the websites that use just one page to interact with its users. However, this page is rewritten in real time to provide users with new information, rather than loading new pages all the time.

This technique provides more flow and faster browsing experience for the user. It makes websites behave more like desktop apps than real sites. Because speed is what matters most when it comes to user experience today, SPAs are bound to keep growing in the future.

4. 3D Illustrations

There is no need for the future to be flat and boring. Thanks to brands such as Stripe and Pitch, designers now have the necessary tools to blur the boundaries between the physical and the digital world.

The trend of 3D illustrations has been around for some time, but is getting more popular this year. It provides users with a more authentic experience and lets them interact with digital objects more easily.

5. Mobile-Friendly Websites

Last but not least, the need for websites to be mobile friendly has not disappeared in 2019. Nowadays, people carry a personal computer in their pockets wherever they go and use it to access websites and get all the necessary information.

Therefore, it is important now more than ever to build websites that work smoothly on mobile devices and ensure a high-quality user experience in all situations. This can be done by optimizing the interface to fit different screens and lowering the page loading times.