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967: What’s Going to Happen in Web Dev During 2026

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Dec 31, 2025
Bold predictions for web development in 2026 take center stage. Expect a surge in WebGPU and 3D experiences, along with a nostalgic return to distinctive web designs. Light mode will stage a comeback, and modern CSS standards are set for significant advancements. Security concerns grow as AI-generated code introduces risks. Developers will see exciting tools like SvelteKit 3 and a shift towards AI-driven workflows. Meanwhile, personalized software could transform everyday tasks, but overreliance on AI may risk essential skills.
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More Strategic Acquisitions Incoming

  • Expect more acquisitions of web tech firms (like Anthropic buying Bun) as larger players consolidate infrastructure and tooling.
  • The hosts foresee Cloudflare, Vercel, or AI firms scooping up promising projects.
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Durable Compute Becomes Mainstream

  • Durable compute and workflow platforms (Temporal, Ingest, Vercel/workflow.dev) will rise for pause/resume and long-running logic.
  • Wes calls 2026 the 'year of durable compute' as developers move away from brittle queue hacks.
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AI Makes Framework Choice Less Critical

  • As AI tooling improves, framework choice matters less because generators can adapt to standard APIs and produce usable code.
  • Both hosts expect AI to write across frameworks better as models and standard primitives improve.
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