Advantages of modern frontend technologies

Compared to the older frontend frameworks Web Forms and MVC, ASP.NET Core and Next.js provide superior performance, cross-platform capabilities, and headless CMS mode, among other advantages. This makes modernizing your frontend crucial for future-proofing your Sitefinity projects.

Transitioning to a modern frontend technology ASP.NET Core or Next.js offers significant benefits:

• Performance: ASP.NET Core is designed for speed and efficiency, with features like faster request handling and optimized memory usage. Next.js enables static site generation (SSG) and server-side rendering (SSR) for faster page loads.
• Security: Built-in support for the latest security standards.
• Scalability & flexibility: A decoupled frontend and multi-tiered architecture allows for independent scaling and adaptability.
  For more information, see Three-tier architecture.
• Developer productivity: ASP.NET Core and Next.js provide enhanced tooling, reusable components, and CLI-based scaffolding to streamline development.
• Talent acquisition: Widely adopted frameworks enable easier acquisition and retention of development talent. Additionally, operating in headless mode enables fast developer onboarding, requiring little to no specialized knowledge of Sitefinity platform.
• SEO: Server-side rendering improves search engine rankings while preserving content quality. Unlike traditional client-side rendering, modern frontend technologies help achieve optimal performance without compromising search visibility.
• Future-proofing your technology stack: Transitioning to modern technologies reduces technical debt and simplifies the adoption of future innovations without requiring significant rework.
• Content management efficiency: New WYSIWYG form and page builders provide an intuitive, easy-to-use experience that accelerates onboarding. Enhanced templates and reusable page segments maintain the consistency across pages and layouts.