Top 5 Trends Driving Web & Mobile App Development in 2023
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When it comes to technological advancements, time is of the essence. Adapting to the constant shifts can be challenging for any business regardless of industry. Staying ahead of the curve, though, is essential if you want to make it in today’s technologically driven business environment.
In this article, we’ll explore the top five web and mobile app development trends for 2023, some of which are already having a big impact on businesses.
1. Serverless Architecture
The hunt for technologies that can assist in lowering system overloading, data loss, and development expenses has been a continuous process. As a result of this quest, serverless technology is now a reality.
Serverless architecture runs on cloud technology, which allows users to execute code for almost any kind of application or backend service with no administration. Serverless computing frees developers from configuring and maintaining the underlying cloud infrastructure themselves. Some examples of leading serverless architecture providers are Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
2. AI-Powered Interactions
Due to the growing demand for customization and automation in the web app industry, AI will play a crucial role. Apps powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to proliferate over the next decade.
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Chatbots are the most common form of artificial intelligence in use today. Today’s widespread use of Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant provides excellent examples of conversational AI. Interactive AI bots are light years ahead of traditional chatbots, which can only answer a small number of questions. By utilizing machine learning, natural language processing, and information retrieval, AI chatbots are expected to improve in satisfying user demands and reacting to their behavior.
3. Dark Mode Experience
The much-talked-about “dark mode” aesthetic has swept the app and UI/UX sectors in recent years, and this trend is only expected to grow in 2023. Dark mode is a color scheme that uses light-colored text, icons, and other user interface elements on a dark background.
According to Forbes, “The science behind dark mode is still a little shady, with lots of conflicting views and evidence as to its benefits. Some experts say it’s easier and healthier to read text against a dark background as it reduces eye strain, while other studies arrive at the opposite conclusion.”
Some of the benefits of switching to dark mode include the following:
- It’s better for low-light conditions, so you may use it in bed or at the movies without bothering others
- The ‘blue light’ emitted by your phone, which can keep you awake if you use it in the hours leading up to bedtime, will be reduced.
- Can use less energy, allowing your phone’s battery to last longer
- Can possibly cut down on eye strain and dry eyes in low-light environments
- Dark mode, according to some experts, can benefit individuals with light sensitivity or visual impairment
Dark mode has been widely adopted by users, even though the supporting evidence is still somewhat controversial. In fact, a recent study by Medium.com found that at least 81.9% of people use dark mode on their phones, thus it is reasonable to anticipate that more and more websites and apps will have this option.
Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, and Apple are just a few of the tech giants that have integrated it into their products, with many offering it as a toggleable setting. Below is an example of Facebook’s dark mode for iPhone apps.
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4. Blockchain Technology
Blockchain is a system for securely keeping digital records. It is a distributed database that enables safe, transparent, and tamper-proof transactions.
In contrast to conventional storage methods which are stored on a single computer and managed by a single person, blockchain databases are stored in numerous identical copies on different machines throughout a network.
One of the key advantages brought forth by blockchain-driven innovations is enhanced traceability, which is especially useful in the supply chain. According to cointelegraph.com, “The blockchain can build a supply chain that is smarter and more secure since it allows for the tracking of products through a robust audit trail with almost concurrent visibility. By connecting supply chain networks through a decentralized system, blockchain has the potential to enable frictionless movement between suppliers and manufacturers.”
Since blockchain technology continues to improve efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness, its widespread adoption is inevitable.
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5. Cybersecurity
Anyone might be a victim of cybercrime. Any business, regardless of size or industry, is vulnerable. Although it is impossible to eliminate the threat of cyberattacks entirely, we can take steps to make our systems and data more resilient to such incursions.
When it comes to application development, security is essential and cannot be neglected. Since hackers are continually looking for new ways in, it’s crucial to fortify your app with defenses like strong encryption. This is especially true for web apps that collect and store sensitive information.
Multi-factor or two-factor authentication is quickly becoming a necessity for securing web applications. Patch management, Security Operations Center (SOC), and application-based multi-factor authentication systems like Google Authenticator have all experienced a surge in use.
It’s also expected that AI will prove significantly more helpful in the realm of data security. One recent example of progress is biometric logins that use fingerprint and retinal scans powered by artificial intelligence.
Final Thoughts
Those are a few of the most talked-about trends for mobile and web apps in the year 2023 and beyond. Even though we can’t know for sure where the app market is going, we can be sure that these trends will show up in some way.
We hope that this article helps you see the cutting-edge technologies that will make your software development endeavors easier.
But, if the idea of adopting these insights into your business has you feeling overwhelmed, have no fear. The team at Theoris is here to show you the way. Whether you need an answer to a burning question or a custom application built on solid architecture (even if it’s in the cloud!) to help propel your business, we can help. Let’s talk!
