Build progressive micro-frontends with Fronts
Blog post from LogRocket
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.