The web is constantly changing and evolving. And as new technologies arrive, old ones are either retired or improved. It is very important to stay abreast with the latest happenings and apply it in your projects. Here's a roundup of currently trending technology in this field:

Progressive Web App

These are basically web apps or web sites that look like mobile apps, especially when it comes to functionality and design. It is a marriage of web browser and native mobile app features to give the user an app-like experience, which accounts for its growing popularity. The PWA was proposed by Google a few years ago and has several benefits. Some of which are instant loading, push notification and increased conversions, and the ability to add the PWA app to the user's home screen.

The rise of the chatbots

Customer is king, the customer is always right! There are enough aphorisms out there to prove how valuable and important the customer is. Businesses are always on the look out to improve customer service and keep customers happy. With chatbots, they can do just that 24/7, 365 days a year. These chatbots can answer common queries, direct users to the right information and even set up appointments, among other tasks. Making it a very useful and efficient feature to have.