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Top Javascript Frameworks and Trends in 2020

With a fast-growing MEAN stack for web and mobile applications, Javascript is becoming the first choice for developers. It is the favorite technology for most professional developers (71.5% in 2018 and 69.7% in 2019), according to the Stack Overflow survey report. Let’s now look at the emerging trends and Javascript applications that are shaping for 2020.

Javascript Trends 2020 Overview

All modern browsers support Javascript and that’s why over 10400 companies in the world use Javascript in their stacks, according to stackshare.io. Here’s an overview of rising Javascript trends for 2020.

  1. Booming TypeScript: It is a superset of Javascript and existing JS programs function smoothly on TypeScript.
  2. In 2018, Vue.JS surpassed React, but since 2019, React is getting back its momentum.
  3. Framework independent web components are growing rapidly.
  4. Developers are considering modular and reusable components.
  5. Angular 7 is on the rise with new interesting features.
  6. More focus on solution-driven APIs through GraphQL.

TypeScript is designed by Microsoft to expand Javascript capabilities. Developers love TypeScript because of fewer bugs, easy to read codes, and self-documentation feature. Visit Github for TypeScript resources.

Top Javascript Frameworks in 2020

Although we see growing traction for framework-agnostic components, the demand for simple and scalable frameworks is still intact. Let’s look at the top 3 frontend and backend JS Frameworks.

The Top 3 Javascript Frameworks for Frontend Development

#1 Angular 7

AngularJS is a Javascript-based, open-source frontend framework developed by Google. Since its release in 2010, there have been several releases to make AngularJS more user-friendly and effective for web development. Following are some of the exceptional features that make Angular 7 even more desirable.

  1. Styling with CSS, SCSS, LESS using ng new / ng add commands.
  2. Virtual scrolling is now possible with ScrollingModule.
  3. Sorting and moving elements between the list has become simpler with the new DragDropModule function.
  4. Using TypeScript, Angular 7 has updated and enhanced dependencies.

#2 React

Facebook introduced React in 2013 and it has been trending for the last four years. Although last year’s release did not include any major release (just minor bug fixes in React DOM and Is), it still boasts of its biggest knowledgebase, support, and community. The following are the reasons for the popularity of React among developers – 

  1. Native UI: HTML 5 UI comes with several compromises in terms of intuitive user experience. React brings forth a new and highly functional approach to constructing user interfaces. In other words, the application UI is simply the function of the current application state.
  2. Component-based approach: It allows building encapsulated components that can be assembled to make complex UIs.

Also read – What is React Native Framework: An In-depth Study

#3 Ionic

Ionic is a framework to build and deploy cross-platform (android, native iOS, web) apps. Developers prefer this framework especially because of its intuitive UI components. Apart from simple CLI, and impressive icons, the best features that Ionic delivers are – 

  1. Deeplinking – it allows loading a specific view on the app from a web link.
  2. AoT Compiling – to load apps at a lightning-fast speed.
  3. Live Reload – to compile and redeploy apps at every stage of development.

The Top 3 Javascript Frameworks for Backend Development

#1 Express 

Express is one of the four components of the rapidly growing MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, AngularJS, and Node.js). Developers prefer this framework for building APIs and web applications because of its robustness and minimalism. There have been 7 releases to upgrade the performance of the Express framework and no doubt, it retains the position of trending javascript frameworks even for 2019-20.

Express is one of the oldest active Javascript framework since 2010 and is termed as a standard server framework for Node.js.

#2 Next.js

It is a small framework particularly for developing applications in React. Next.js allows developing complex applications with minimal coding. This year, React and Next.js are going hand-in-hand. The growing popularity of React is driving developers’ inclination towards using Next.js. Its key features are – 

  1. Allows building universal JS applications that are compatible with any server or device.
  2. Irrespective of the data source, server rendering is easier in Next.js.
  3. It has in-built styling but also works with every CSS-in-JS solution.

#3 Meteor

It is an open-source isomorphic (applications that run on both client and server) javascript framework. Meteor has grown exponentially since its release in 2012. Its key features are-

  1. Compact code: It has an integrated Javascript stack that allows writing compact codes. For instance, a 1000 lines of code can be written in just 10 lines in Meteor.
  2. Hot push: It allows new feature releases without app store approval or users having to download the native app again.
  3. Technology integration: It allows integrating popular frameworks and tools. Thus, utilizing the best features from other tech stacks/frameworks.

Special mention: GraphQL

GraphQL is a query language for APIs and provides a runtime environment for fulfilling queries. It is developed by Facebook and is a star performer in the Github community. Also, many developers believe — GraphQL can replace REST APIs very soon. 

GraphQL addresses the following data issues-

  1. It gets all the necessary data to the client via a single request to the server.
  2. The client can communicate in a universal query language. Thus, the server need not specify the structure and composition of the returned data.
  3. It follows a declarative approach of describing the data requirements for the interface. Here, the focus is more on “what” rather than “how” making the information retrieval process simpler.

What about Node.js?

Node.js is the most popular Javascript-based runtime environment for MEAN stack. One should not confuse it with frameworks. It allows developers to use Javascript on both front and backend. Its resourceful APIs make backend development easier. It is a great choice for developing real-time and collaborative applications to date.

Probably, you’ll be interested to know what has changed in Javascript technology over the past few years. Take a look at the past trends-

  1. Javascript Trends 2019
  2. Javascript Trends 2018
  3. Javascript Trends 2017

Bonus – Top trending React Libraries of 2019!

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How Smarter Sales Apps Are Reinventing the Frontlines of Insurance Distribution

The insurance industry thrives on relationships—but it can only scale through efficiency, precision, and timely distribution. While much of the digital transformation buzz has focused on customer-facing portals, the real transformation is happening in the field, where modern sales apps are quietly driving a smarter, faster, and more empowered agent network.

Let’s explore how mobile-first sales enablement platforms are reshaping insurance sales across prospecting, onboarding, servicing, renewals, and growth.

The Insurance Agent Needs More Than a CRM

Today’s insurance agent is not just a policy seller—they’re also a financial advisor, data gatherer, service representative, and the face of the brand. Yet many still rely on paper forms, disconnected tools, and manual processes.

That’s where intelligent sales apps come in—not just to digitize, but to optimize, personalize, and future-proof the entire agent journey.

Real-World Use Cases: What Smart Sales Apps Are Solving

Across the insurance value chain, sales agent apps have evolved into full-service platforms—streamlining operations, boosting conversions, and empowering agents in the field. These tools aren’t optional anymore, they’re critical to how modern insurers perform. Here’s how leading insurers are empowering their agents through technology:

1. Intelligent Prospecting & Lead Management

Sales apps now empower agents to:

  • Prioritize leads using filters like policy type, value, or geography
  • Schedule follow-ups with integrated agent calendars
  • Utilize locators to look for nearby branch offices or partner physicians
  • Register and service new leads directly from mobile devices

Agents spend significantly less time navigating through disjointed systems or chasing down information. With quick access to prioritized leads, appointment scheduling, and location tools—all in one app—they can focus more on meaningful customer interactions and closing sales, rather than administrative overhead.

2. Seamless Policy Servicing, Renewals & Claims 

Sales apps centralize post-sale activities such as:

  • Tracking policy status, premium due date, and claims progress
  • Sending renewal reminders, greetings, and policy alerts in real-time
  • Accessing digital sales journeys and pre-filled forms.
  • Policy comparison, calculating premiums, and submitting documents digitally
  • Registering and monitoring customer complaints through the app itself

Customers receive a consistent and seamless experience across touchpoints—whether online, in-person, or via mobile. With digital forms, real-time policy updates, and instant access to servicing tools, agents can handle post-sale tasks like renewals and claims faster, without paperwork delays—leading to improved satisfaction and higher retention.

3. Remote Sales using Assisted Tools

Using smart tools, agents can:

  • Securely co-browse documents with customers through proposals
  • Share product visualizations in real time
  • Complete eKYC and onboarding remotely.

Agents can conduct secure, interactive consultations from anywhere—sharing proposals, visual aids, and completing eKYC remotely. This not only expands their reach to customers in digital-first or geographically dispersed markets, but also builds greater trust through real-time engagement, clear communication, and a personalized advisory experience—all without needing a physical presence.

4. Real-Time Training, Performance & Compliance Monitoring

Modern insurance apps provide:

  • On-demand access to training material
  • Commission dashboards and incentive monitoring
  • Performance reporting with actionable insights

Field agents gain access to real-time performance insights, training modules, and incentive tracking—directly within the app. This empowers them to upskill on the go, stay motivated through transparent goal-setting, and make informed decisions that align with overall business KPIs. The result is a more agile, knowledgeable, and performance-driven sales force.

5. End-to-End Sales Execution—Even Offline

Advanced insurance apps support:

  • Full application submission, from prospect to payment
  • Offline functionality in low-connectivity zones
  • Real-time needs analysis, quote generation, and e-signatures
  • Multi-login access with secure OTP-based authentication

Even in low-connectivity or remote Tier 2 and 3 markets, agents can operate at full capacity—thanks to offline capabilities, secure authentication, and end-to-end sales execution tools. This ensures uninterrupted productivity, faster policy issuance, and adherence to compliance standards, regardless of location or network availability.

6. AI-Powered Personalization for Health-Linked Products

Some forward-thinking insurers are combining AI with health platforms to:

  • Import real-time health data from fitness trackers or health apps 
  • Offer hyper-personalized insurance suggestions based on lifestyle
  • Enable field agents to tailor recommendations with more context

By integrating real-time health data from fitness trackers and wellness apps, insurers can offer hyper-personalized, preventive insurance products tailored to individual lifestyles. This empowers agents to move beyond transactional selling—becoming trusted advisors who recommend coverage based on customers’ health habits, life stages, and future needs, ultimately deepening engagement and improving long-term retention.

The Mantra Labs Advantage: Turning Strategy into Scalable Execution

We help insurers go beyond surface-level digitization to build intelligent, mobile-first ecosystems that optimize agent efficiency and customer engagement—backed by real-world impact.

Seamless Sales Enablement for Travel Insurance

We partnered with a leading travel insurance provider to develop a high-performance agent workflow platform featuring:

  • Secure Logins: Instant credential-based access without sign-up friction
  • Real-Time Performance Dashboards: At-a-glance insights into daily/monthly targets, policy issuance, and collections
  • Frictionless Policy Issuance: Complete issuance post-payment and document verification
  • OCR Integration: Auto-filled customer details directly from passport scans, minimizing errors and speeding up onboarding

This mobile-first solution empowered agents to close policies faster with significantly reduced paperwork and data entry time—improving agent productivity by 2x and enabling sales at scale.

Engagement + Analytics Transformation for Health Insurance

For one of India’s leading health insurers, we helped implement a full-funnel engagement and analytics stack:

  • User Journey Intelligence: Replaced legacy systems to track granular app behavior—policy purchases, renewals, claims, discounts, and drop-offs. Enabled real-time behavioral segmentation and personalized push/email notifications.
  • Gamified Wellness with Fitness Tracking: Added gamified fitness engagement, with rewards based on step counts and interactive nutrition quizzes—driving repeat app visits and user loyalty.
  • Attribution Tracking: Trace the exact source of traffic—whether it’s a paid campaign, referral program, or organic source—adding a layer of precision to marketing ROI.
  • Analytics: Integrated analytics to identify user interest segments. This allowed for hyper-targeted email and in-app notifications that aligned perfectly with user intent, driving both relevance and response rates.

Whether you’re digitizing field sales, gamifying customer wellness, or fine-tuning your marketing engine, Mantra Labs brings the technology depth, insurance expertise, and user-first design to turn strategy into scalable execution.

If you’re ready to modernize your agent network – Get in touch with us to explore how we can build intelligent, mobile-first tools tailored to your distribution strategy. Just remember, the best sales apps aren’t just tools, they’re growth engines; and field sales success isn’t about more apps. It’s about the right workflows, in the right hands, at the right time.

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