Netlify has released the 2023 edition of its State of Web Development report. Previously known as the Jamstack Community Survey, the report assesses the trends shaping the future of web development.

While mentions of Jamstack have dwindled, composable architecture is the talk of the town. The most notable highlights from this report include that 75% of respondents had built solutions with composable architecture in the past year, and 80% of developers had incorporated AI into their workflows. 

Elsewhere, Ninetailed and inriver have joined the MACH Alliance, and VENTAVR launched their own CMS to provide immersive virtual reality safety training.

Featured Stories

• XCentium Announces Strategic Partnership With Contentstack: “Contentstack's partner program brings together select top agencies, consultants, and technology companies to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions and expert insights to accelerate their ability to deliver personalized, omnichannel digital experiences.”

• ioVista Achieves BigCommerce B2B Specialization, Unlocking New Possibilities for Clients: “This was a natural transition for us as most of our clients are manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. We are proud to be one of only 18 agencies in North America to receive the official BigCommerce B2B Specialized Partner certification.”

• Ninetailed Joins the MACH Alliance: Continues to Revolutionize Composable MarTech: "We are thrilled to be part of the MACH Alliance. This opportunity not only validates our efforts in the Composable Experimentation and Personalization space but also aligns perfectly with our vision, a vision rooted in the belief of a world where everything you experience is tailored for you.”

• inriver Joins the MACH Alliance: “inriver joins the other members as pivotal components of the MACH ecosystem, who all share a collective mission to ensure businesses can thrive in today’s constantly evolving digital age.”

New RFPs From DXP360

• [New] [RFP Value: Undisclosed] CATIE Website Enhancement Project: CATIE, dedicated to strengthening Canada's response to HIV and hepatitis C, is seeking expertise in website development.

• [New][RFP Value: Undisclosed] Swansea Bay Website Redesign & Development Initiative: Swansea Bay is seeking proposals for the creation and development of a new destination website.

• [New][RFP Value: $880,300] Évry-Courcouronnes, France - WordPress & TYPO3 Expertise Required: A specialized agency in Évry-Courcouronnes, France, is urgently needed to provide hosting and maintenance services for websites built on WordPress and TYPO3 platforms.

• [New][RFP Value: $640,000] Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau Website Development Initiative: Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau Limited is seeking specialized services for the design and development of a bespoke website for Visit Belfast.

• [New] [RFP Value: $15,000] Long-Term Partner for WordPress Development Projects: A company is seeking a skilled and reliable long-term partner for multiple WordPress projects.

• [New] [RFP Value: $15,000] Social Media & E-commerce Hybrid App Development: A company is in search of a proficient development agency to create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a unique social media application, which will function both as a webapp and a mobile app.

Stories that caught our eye

1. VTEX Wins 2023 DevPortal Award: VTEX wins Best Interface at the 2023 DevPortal Awards, enhancing global developer experience and collaboration.

2. Sitecore Symposium 2024: The flagship Sitecore event will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, next October.

3. Coldwater Creek Revamps Ecommerce with BigCommerce: Coldwater Creek has launched a modern eCommerce tech stack on BigCommerce.

4. VENTAVR Showcases VR Safety Training: VENTAVR has launched VENTA CMS to deliver multi-user immersive experiences via a global VR safety training solution. 

5. Headless Commerce For Checkout Experiences: A look at some headless commerce solutions that can help optimize the checkout experience.

6. CI&T at NRF 2024 Showcases Commerce Solutions for the Future of Retail: CI&T showcases AI-driven retail solutions at NRF, emphasizing adaptable commerce and personalized experiences.

The word on the street…

1. [LinkedIn]: Combining visual editors with solid data management: Tim Benniks explains that visual capabilities matter in a CMS, but only if it still provides robust data management.

2. [LinkedIn]: A look back at Adobe Commerce in 2023: Surya Lamech recaps some updates made to Adobe Commerce this past year.

3. [Reddit]: What's the best headless CMS compatible with Next.js 14? A Redditor needs help finding the best headless CMS compatible with Next.js 14.