Software Development Trends in 2018

Software Development Trends in 2018

It’s the middle of 2018 and there are some software development trends that might be bound to stay until 2019. However, it is important to take note of the growth of technology as we all know that the technology field moves in lightning speed. Trend reports and articles can help us predict where the path of technology advancements are headed to.

 

Now is the perfect time to know which trend predictions stayed and which of them rapidly became obsolete – not only in the world of technology in general, but also in software development as well. If you’re a software developer or a software engineer and you’re feeling anxious of where your job will take you in the next two to three years, then this article might be a good read for you.

 

Here are the top software development trends of 2018.

 

  1. Programming Languages

    First off, let’s talk about which programming languages are rising in their ranking in terms of usability. According to a recent survey, majority of their respondents do not plan to change their shift of focus on the new programming languages that they are using. In addition, it was not specified what new programming languages they are currently using. However, majority of the respondents responded with Python and Go as the top new programming languages that they intend to use until the next year.

  2. Blockchain

    With the massive popularity of Bitcoin currencies, Blockchain has been a trend and will probably continue to be a trend. In case you haven’t heard about it, or perhaps you have but needed a clearer definition – blockchain is defined as an “incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions that can be programmed to record everything of value virtually.” Big digital names like Microsoft and IBM to name a few, is all over blockchain.

  3. Internet Of Things

    The IoT is also a fast-growing trend. Huge products like the Apple Watch and FitBit have already started to develop their products based on the concept of IoT. The IoT seeks to connect people, businesses, and things through the usage of seamless controls on devices. There is a huge potential in IoT – be it in retail or healthcare industries.

  4. Artificial Intelligence

    Everyone is crazy about the rise of AI – some positive, some negative. However, it is an affirmative that AI has a positive impact on business processes and technology careers. Through the use of AI, businesses can be ahead of their competition by providing the fastest and most efficient services. This is one of the main reasons why more and more companies are on the lookout for tech talents such as data scientists and software engineers.

 

So, what’s next for businesses and careers? We’ll never know for sure. With these technological advances, humanity just might take our business and personal lives to a whole new, exciting level.

 

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