Thomas Reynolds, the Technical Director at Instrument and creator of Middleman, a widely used static site generator, recently discussed trends in modern web development. He noted that JavaScript has become the dominant technology, making it easier to build complex frontend apps, which is driving the growth of static sites. Git-centric workflows have also gained importance, allowing for seamless collaboration and version control. Reynolds prefers developing with modern web technologies, citing benefits such as type systems, stability, and ease of use. He envisions a future where development tools provide more structured approaches to building websites, making it easier for developers to create high-quality sites without needing extensive backend knowledge.