Web Application Development Challenges

The digital transformation over the years has increased the complexities of building outstanding web applications. By outstanding, we mean apps that can function properly across all web browsers, mobile devices, and operating systems, across various environment conditions, and under massive load conditions.

In addition, with the rise of digitalization, security and accessibility have become key requirements for any application prior to its release.

In an insightful reportMDN Web Docs. (2020). “MDN Browser Compatibility Report 2020.” [Online]. Available: https://mdn.dev/archives/insights/reports/mdn-browser-compatibility-report-2020.html. published by two of the leading browser vendors, Mozilla and Google, it was clear how complicated it is to build a web application that’s compatible with all technologies and platforms on the market. One of the top items found in this study was about ensuring compatibility with old browsers, even with the old and end-of-life Internet Explorer 11 browser. Next on that list were layout and styling items, which consist of CSS, responsive web layout issues (such as viewports), scrolling on responsive web apps, and other UI-related issues.