Arquitetura de Microfrontend no desenvolvimento colaborativo: análise da percepção de desenvolvedores em um estudo de caso experimental

Abstract

The increasing complexity of modern web applications has driven the widespread adoption of modular and collaborative development architectures. In this context, micro-frontends have emerged, enabling the frontend to be divided into independent modules, thereby enhancing team autonomy and technical agility. This study aims to investigate developer perceptions regarding the use of micro-frontend architecture within a collaborative development context. To this end, we developed an experimental hair salon appointment scheduling application using a micro-frontend architecture integrated with the single-spa framework. The study is characterized by its practical applicability, descriptive nature, quantitative approach, and experimental design. Data were collected via online questionnaires completed by 12 participants with diverse backgrounds and experience in software development. The results indicate that participants held positive attitudes toward the architecture, particularly regarding scalability, ease of navigation, module integration, and task distribution within teams. Although participants acknowledged a slight increase in development complexity, the perceived benefits outweighed the challenges. In conclusion, micro-frontends represent a viable solution for applications requiring collaborative development, modularity, and continuous system evolution.