8 Trends in Software Development Technology Over the Next 10 Years

 

 8 Trends in Software Development Technology Over the Next 10 Years

 

A new decade has come, and with it comes a wave of excitement about technological change and trends. Software development has become an integral part of almost every sector in the world, so the evolution and changes in software development have a huge impact on our lives. While we can't always accurately predict the future of technology, there are some trends we can expect to continue into the new decade.

Here are 8 development trends in software development technology that we predict and discuss over the next 10 years.

1. AI will continue to dominate

Although artificial intelligence has been around for many years, it continues to grow and strengthen every year, becoming the foundation of many technologies around the world. Developers predict that artificial intelligence will continue to dominate as more industries adopt AI in their infrastructure.

The biggest trends for 2020 show that the healthcare, education, travel industry, and social media will use AI to personalize experiences, help and predict services. AI will become a new competitive advantage across industries, changing the way we think about human engagement and resources. The deep learning framework Tensorflow 2.0 is expected to dominate the market.

2. Python is expected to rise with the development of AI and Ml

 From ML research to video game development to web development, Python has been proving to be a popular and wildly popular language. Since the development of ML and AI is on the rise, Python is expected to continue to grow in this steady growth and popularity, especially for impressive innovations including ML-driven chatbots.

While the concept of a "fastest-growing" language may be difficult to pin down, the data suggest that Python could be a good piece of the cake. Not only is Python used in a variety of popular fields and jobs, but it also has a low barrier to entry and a supportive community fostered by a new generation of developers.

 

3. 5G could be the next big thing to open doors for developers

 

5G will hit the market in 2020. This exciting, faster network brings new problems that developers need to solve. Despite its many drawbacks and controversies, 5G has the potential to revolutionize handheld devices and open the door for developers to get to the bottom layers of distributed technology.

It offers developers the opportunity to develop more powerful applications and augmented reality capabilities. Overall, 5G is expected to transform the entire world - from powering smart cities to improving transportation systems, to adding network expansion capabilities.

Of course, 5G's processing power also brings problems that developers must address, such as the recent focus on weather forecasting technology or complaints about poor coverage. Regardless of the challenges, the technology is promising and worth the investment in learning.

4. The use of edge and cloud computing is expected to rise

Also emerging with 5G is the potential for edge computing: a decentralized computing infrastructure. The highly distributed model of edge computing may help overcome the shortcomings of cloud computing. These developments could be the future of computing and industry.

Cloud computing has proven to be critical to the corporate infrastructure, and as cybersecurity concerns persist, large corporations across industries are turning to the cloud as a solution.

On top of that, global public cloud services revenue is expected to grow from $227.8 billion to $266.4 billion by the end of 2020. Edge computing is expected to grow as cloud computing capabilities are upgraded. The global edge computing market is expected to grow from $1.47 billion in 2018 to $26.84 billion in 2025.

5. Languages ​​expected to break new ground: Rust, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Swift

 

Over the past decade, hundreds of programming languages ​​have been created. This shift from the single language of the past enables developers to work with specialized languages ​​that are more focused on the ergonomics of developers and the modernization of hardware.

A wide variety of programming languages ​​empowers developers, empowers industries, and shifts our focus to solving human problems. StackOverflow research suggests that in 2020, the top four modern programming languages ​​will be Rust, TypeScript, Kotilin, and Swift, with Rust taking the fourth place over the past four years in a row.

6. Kubernetes emerges as the winner of Mesos and Docker Swarm

 

With the rise of cloud computing comes the rise of containerized applications. Here, Kubernetes is the clear winner. As cloud technologies continue to merge with our world, Kubernetes will become an essential tool for developers everywhere. Research shows that the popularity of Kubernetes continues to rise. Developers predict that in 2020, we will see the rise of best practices and standardization for this popular application.

 

7. Web frameworks: React continues to shine

 

React has had a huge impact on web development, and the innovations it brings are very useful to developers. It has proven to be the most dominant JavaScript framework for the past year. And statistics suggest that this will continue for several years. While other frameworks such as Vue offer their unique features, React is favored by many for its flexibility and robustness.

And, since React is backed by Facebook, it will continue to rise in the industry as a standard for web development. Check out these Google Trends to see how much attention React has received globally since 2017.

 

8. Lower the threshold for entry into software development: there will be more and more self-taught programmers

Despite the general perception of the technology industry, there is a gap between the supply and demand of software development. As university prices rise globally, fewer people are choosing a computer science major. Over the next few years, the barriers to entry for software developers are expected to lower, making room for self-taught developers.

Additionally, some developers predict that LCCS development (low-code, no-code development) will provide growth for corporate innovation without the need for CS degree holders.

Online learning platforms are one of the reasons for the industry shift. Educative offers college-level courses for developers of all levels to improve their coding skills and tackle new languages ​​at low, stress-free costs. The goal for 2020 is to enable people everywhere to join the development world and learn to code without the burden of college.