What’s Actually Changing in JavaScript — A Webix Research Report
As real developers, we rely on facts and logic, but when you click on another “JavaScript trends” article, you might be looking for answers to questions that bother you:
Should I trust JS with my new app in 2025? Is it worth learning pure JS? What about Typescript? Svelte, Vue or maybe React is better? How are things going with Angular?
In this article we will try to answer such questions without leaving you alone with dry facts.
JavaScript Trends — An Insider’s View from Webix Developers
Every year JavaScript trends present us with something exciting, but there’s always a catch. 2025 is no exception. In this article we share the latest news in the world of JS, and in order not to be unfounded, we asked Webix developers who write in JS more often than recruiters say “React is a plus”.
This is not another trends list, this is hands-on insight from developers who debug in their dreams.
📈 JavaScript Is Still Rising
"I would say that I really appreciate a wide variety of JS technologies: they are updating, developing, changing. It’s hard to say which of them is better — each has its own advantages and specific features. And that is the beauty of the choice you have. When you master one of the JS technologies, it becomes easier for you to gain an understanding of a new one."
— Anastasiya, Software Developer, 5+ years’ experience
Just like new frameworks popping up, flashy gadgets come into our lives with the same enviable frequency. But no technological boom will replace the thing. Every day we still have to rack our brains, which we inherited from the Cro-Magnon man.
Vanilla JS is something like a foundation; as you develop your knowledge and upgrade your skills in it, you will easily understand any new framework.
According to the TIOBE Programming Community index, JavaScript is ranked sixth in May 2025, gaining +0.66% compared to May 2024.
🧮 TIOBE Programming Community index
So, the next time you are wondering “Is it worth learning pure JS in 2026, 2027, 2028?” — remember my analogy about the Cro-Magnon Man.
⚠️ TypeScript Is No Longer Optional
"I like TypeScript because typing prevents you from making mistakes both now and in the future as the development of the product advances."
— Helga, Head of Webix Support Team, 9+ years’ experience
Do you think code typing is a white-collar whim? Not so. Today and tomorrow it’s a core developer skill.
It’s not just about mysterious undefined issues at 3AM — it’s about reducing the long-term cost of errors. If you’re still writing plain JavaScript, you’re moving out of the ecosystem.
What should you do?
- Try converting your personal or internal projects to TypeScript.
- Most developers struggle with complex generics. Mastering them will level you up beyond 90% of your peers.
- Even partial gradual typing is better than none.
TL;DR: TypeScript makes your code smarter, your life easier, and your errors fewer.
Use it and become the best version of yourself before the market throws you out of the race.
🔥 Svelte is the New Black
"I appreciate Svelte for its reduced boilerplate code, convenience in working with reactivity, and overall development experience."
— Dmitry, Software Developer, 5+ years’ experience
Over the past 5 years, interest in React, Vue, and Angular went through their drama. Svelte… just shows stable statistics. Quietly. Consistently. Like that introvert who ends up running the company.
Google Trends Comparison
React vs. Svelte vs. Vue vs. Angular — 5-Year View
Why does Svelte win the hearts of developers around the world?
- ✅ Performance
- ✅ Simplicity
- ✅ No runtime overhead
- ✅ Compiles to fast, optimized Vanilla JS
What to do with this info?
- Create a small Svelte app to understand its compilation-based approach.
- Explore ready-made components (hello, SVAR UI).
- Follow our blog for trends and insights.
TL;DR: Lightweight, fast code, fun to learn, no virtual DOM —
Svelte is topping frameworks and job listings for the next few years.
🧱 Micro Frontends: Flexibility or a Maintenance Nightmare?
"Micro frontend is a really good approach to building large systems."
— Helga, Head of the Support Team, 9+ years’ experience
If you like LEGO (and who doesn’t?), micro frontends might be your thing.
Instead of one huge monolithic app, companies are now breaking UIs into micro frontends.
Pros:
- Flexibility when scaling
Cons:
- Strict architectural discipline required
What to do and where to start?
- Study principles: isolation, independence, integration
- Explore tools like Webix Jet or Module Federation
- Know when not to use micro frontends:
- Small project
- Shared logic
- Fragile CI/CD pipeline
TL;DR: Microfrontends are cool.
Poorly designed microfrontends = chaos and duplicated dependencies.
⚔️ Vite Is Winning the Build Tool War
Let’s talk about the Webpack killer.
Vite has seen exponential growth in downloads. But what makes it so special?
- ⚡ Instant start even on large projects
- 🔄 Hot Module Replacement (HMR)
- 🔧 Built-in support for modern stacks like TypeScript, React, and Svelte
Vite vs. Webpack (NPM Trends – 5 Years)
What should you do?
- Move at least one project to Vite
- Learn Vite plugins (for TS, React, Svelte)
TL;DR: Vite isn’t just faster.
It makes your development process feel better too.
🤖 AI Coding Tools Are Helping — and Hurting
"It’s great to implement AI, but not blindly — solutions offered by the neuronet depend on your request and require a critical approach. Personally, I don’t want to lose the “creative” part of the job."
— Helga, Head of the Support Team, 9+ years’ experience
Let’s not pretend — AI is now everywhere: editor, browser, terminal.
- GitHub Copilot
- Codeium
- Tabnine
They autocomplete code, generate tests, and maybe even wrote this paragraph (just kidding).
Warning: Blind trust in AI tools can lead to bloated, insecure, or incorrect code.
What to do?
- Don’t trust AI with complex architecture
- Learn to debug AI output
- Treat AI as your partner, not your replacement
TL;DR: Let the AI handle the boilerplate.
You focus on the genius stuff.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Have you figured out what to do next?
- ✅ Convert your codebase to TypeScript
- ✅ Learn Svelte (you’ll love it)
- ✅ Dive into microframeworks
- ✅ Try Vite over Webpack
- ✅ Know your role: You are the developer. AI is your assistant.
👉 Read more in the article Top 10 JavaScript Trends in 2025.
👀 What’s Next
Let’s be honest — no one can predict the future of JavaScript with certainty.
But we’ll keep this article updated every year with what moves from emerging to essential.
➡️ Follow our blog or bookmark this page to stay ahead of the curve — not crushed under it.
👇 Got a trend you’re watching? Let’s talk in the comments.
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