5 Modern Web Development Best Practices
Stay ahead with these 5 essential web development practices for building fast, secure, and maintainable websites.
Jamie Webber
5 Modern Web Development Best Practices Edited using Tina
In today’s competitive digital landscape, implementing these web development best practices can significantly improve your site’s performance, security, and user experience:
- Optimize for Core Web Vitals
- Implement robust security measures
- Ensure accessibility compliance
- Adopt modern build tools
- Future-proof your architecture
Table of Contents
- Performance Optimization
- Security Essentials
- Accessibility Compliance
- Modern Tooling
- Future-Proof Architecture
Key Takeaways
- Performance: Sites loading in 2s have 9% higher conversion rates
- Security: 94% of sites have at least one serious vulnerability
- Accessibility: 15% of users have disabilities affecting web use
1. Performance Optimization
Key Insights:
- Core Web Vitals: Google’s ranking factors include LCP, FID, and CLS
- Bundle Size: Every 100KB increases load time by 0.5s on mobile
Action Steps:
- Implement code splitting and lazy loading
- Optimize images with modern formats like WebP
- Minimize third-party scripts
2. Security Essentials
Key Insights:
- OWASP Top 10: Injection attacks remain the #1 threat
- Dependencies: 84% of vulnerabilities come from indirect dependencies
Action Steps:
- Implement CSP headers
- Regularly audit dependencies
- Use secure authentication methods