10 Leading HTML5 Frameworks you?ll find Hard to Miss

Posted by Konstant Infosolutions on December 5th, 2017

Web development and mobile app development have traditionally been two entirely different domains- each with their own set of perks and drawbacks. While web development is simple and quick, it lacks in features and user experience- something that mobile app development has, but is really cumbersome and complex to undertake. But ever since HTML5 was launched a few years ago, this gap has been consistently narrowing due to the various inherent abilities it brings along. And it is these abilities that has opened entirely new avenues of hybrid app development and HTML5 web development, both of which employ the same basic technologies and enable developers to create quality and engaging web applications with minimum efforts.

That said, no matter how easy or efficient any language is, unless it is complemented with equally competent tools, there is little chance that developers would be able to exploit its true potential. And fortunately, for HTML5 web development, there is no scarcity of such tools and developers have a wide range of options to pick what suits them personally. Here are top 10 HTML5 frameworks you can use to make your development swift and subsequently, improve productivity:

1. Twitter Bootstrap

This framework is in a sense, the default choice for most of the HTML5 developers and leaves little for them to be disappointed. The front-end development framework comes with almost every feature that developers generally need and more. The UI options include 13 custom jQuery plugins and Bootstrap customizer, all of which can be used on the 12-grid responsive layout it has. Also, the efficient HTML5 manipulation by CSS styling helps it create modern web 2.0 look.

2. Ionic

This framework is more popular among developers interested in creating hybrid mobile apps over those traditional web developers. Supporting both iOS and Android, and optimized for various screen sizes, Ionic is also supported by a host of third-party plugins that make most of the tasks a breeze. The framework based on JavaScript, HTML and CSS, is also one of the few in the market that supports client-side MVC (Model View Controller) architecture.

3. CreateJS

It is basically a suite of open source JScript libraries that can be used to create highly responsive and interactive web pages. Backed by tech giants like Adobe and Microsoft, it also comes with 5 modular JavaScript libraries that enable developers to easily integrate audio, video, animation, and other multimedia easily into any website.

4. Intel XDK

Developed by Intel and packed with all relevant features, it is one of the most trusted frameworks used by developers to create HTML5 applications. Along with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, the developers also have the option to use a variety of templates to speed-up the development and create robust applications with minimum efforts. Additionally, one of the unique features that the framework offers is that developers can see the live preview of the changes they make on any connected device. This not only adds fun factor to the development procedure, but also helps instantly eliminate bugs and lags.

5. Kendo UI

If you are looking for exceptional UI customization, then Kendo UI might just be the framework you need. Having over 70 JQuery UI widgets and support for Bootstrap and AngularJS, it is the one-stop solution for all your web development needs.

6. Mobile Angular UI

As the name suggests, this HTML5 framework uses AngularJS to create highly responsive and interactive UI components for web applications. Additionaly, the framework smoothly integrates with other tools like Bootstrap and leverages a host of other modules like angular-route, angular-animate, among others to create the desired features in a flash

7. Montage

This open source HTML5 framework is rapidly gaining ground due to its many unique features, one of which is that JavaScript library uses declarative binding to help content and UI of the application in sync.

8. Enyo

This open source framework is used and maintained by a vast community of seasoned developers and is considered one of the best to create high-end web applications. Well complemented with detailed documentation and data layer components, the framework, due to its open source tag, keeps rapidly evolving to include new features and add new components.

9. Framework7

If you want to create a web application for iOS, Framework7 is the best tool you will ever use. Having a range of preloaded UI elements including action sheet, media lists, form elements, among others, to be instantly incorporated in your app, that too without using JavaScript, is guaranteed to save a major chunk of development time. Perhaps, the only drawback of this platform is that it is not available for Android.

10. Appcelerator Titanium

This is also an open source framework that can be used to create web application for multiple platforms. Along with the regular features, Titanium SDK also offers a large number of mobile APIs and integrates seamlessly with cloud services.