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Build progressive micro-frontends with Fronts

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Kapeel Kokane
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2,133
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The development of web applications has evolved significantly, with the emergence of frameworks like React and Vue enabling flexible tech stacks and collaborative workflows. Micro-frontends, which allow web apps to be developed and deployed separately yet function as a cohesive unit, have gained popularity for their flexibility, enabling teams to integrate components from different frameworks. The tutorial explores various methods of implementing micro-frontends, with a focus on Fronts.js, a progressive micro-frontend framework that supports nested micro-frontends, cross-framework integration, and features like code splitting and lazy loading. Fronts.js simplifies the development process with minimal configurations and versatile APIs, enabling seamless communication among component applications. It provides a progressive approach, allowing applications to transition to Module Federation, and includes tools like globalTransport for cross-component communication and createWebpackConfig for managing webpack configurations. The framework's minimal configuration, flexibility, and ease of use make it a strong candidate for micro-frontend projects, enhancing the development and management of complex web applications.