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CUTTING COSTS, NOT CORNERS: Building Large Scale Applications With Open Source Software
Electronics For You
|January 2025
Here are some strategies and best practices for leveraging open source to create enterprise-grade web and mobile applications without sacrificing quality or functionality.
In the fast-paced world of enterprise software development, the demand to deliver top-notch applications under tight deadlines is intense.
Striking a balance between innovation and budget constraints can be overwhelming. Open source software has emerged as a potent solution, empowering large enterprises to construct resilient, scalable applications while significantly trimming costs.
The successful adoption of open source in an enterprise setting requires a strategic approach and adherence to best practices. The architecture layer categories-frontend frameworks, backend frameworks/languages, databases, web servers, cloud infrastructure/containerisation and DevOps tools-represent the essential building blocks for creating modern, scalable, and high-performing enterprise web and mobile applications. Each category plays a crucial role in the overall architecture and functionality of the application.
Frontend frameworks
Frontend frameworks are the visual backbone of modern web applications, defining the structure, layout, and interactive elements that users see and interact with. They provide a structured approach to building complex UIs, offering reusable components, data binding mechanisms, and efficient ways to manage state changes.
Open source frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js have become the industry standard due to their flexibility, performance, and vibrant communities. React, developed by Facebook, champions a component-based architecture and a virtual DOM for efficient rendering. Angular, by Google, is a full-featured TypeScript framework with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. Vue.js, on the other hand, is known for its gentle learning curve and progressive nature, making it easy to integrate into existing projects or build full-fledged singlepage applications.
This story is from the January 2025 edition of Electronics For You.
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