Software development is a field with over 28.7 million developers pushing for new ideas. Clients from all backgrounds come to software developers for integrated solutions.
With the growing need for AI, quick deployment, and no-code platforms, more people than ever are getting into software and app development.
Here are the top trends in software development that are changing the industry’s look.
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- Shifting Towards Cloud-Based Solutions
- IoT Devices Are Growing
- Remote Developers Are Wanted
- Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Software
- 5G-Ready Software Infrastructure and Tools
- No-Code Platforms for Non-Experts
- United States Fosters the Most Growth
- Rise of Mobile-First Software in Asia
- Financial Management, Healthcare, and Education
- Software Development Increases in Healthcare
- More Automation-Based Software is Needed
- Cybersecurity As a Top Priority
- Key Players Continue to Lead
- Software Development at a Lesser Cost
- Low-Quality Software
- Love of Rust for Programming
- DevOps and DevSecOps
Shifting Towards Cloud-Based Solutions
Customers prefer to build software using cloud-based solutions. It’s more business-efficient, reduces costs, and remains regulatory compliant.
IoT Devices Are Growing
By the end of 2025, there will be more than 65 billion IoT devices, each requiring software to run, from smart speakers to wearables. IoT will become more present in daily life in the future, both inside and outside the home.
Remote Developers Are Wanted
A firm can hire a software developer from the other side. They can achieve their objectives through remote collaboration like they were in the room with you.
When companies hire remote developers, they can find staff with the precise skill level and specialization needed for a project.
Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Software
AI is in the early stages of software development. It is predominantly used to create smarter, more intuitive software and debug or test code to determine if it delivers the developer’s intended function.
5G-Ready Software Infrastructure and Tools
More software now comes with 5G-ready infrastructure to handle real-time data processing. This is important to keep the software running smoothly during high data usage. It also keeps the software competitive with other programs on the growing 5G network.
No-Code Platforms for Non-Experts
More small business owners and everyday individuals without significant knowledge or certification in software development use no-code platforms. A low-code or no-code platform allows anyone to create software without learning code.
United States Fosters the Most Growth
While software development occurs worldwide, the United States has experienced the most revenue growth. The US market for software development is estimated at $353.5 billion.
Rise of Mobile-First Software in Asia
Asia is seeing a massive spike in mobile-first software development. With more users on cellular devices, more apps and software target intuitive mobile design and functions.
Financial Management, Healthcare, and Education
The globalization of software development has meant emerging markets—such as Latin America and Africa—have taken dramatic steps in advancing software and apps.
The most growth-driven categories are financial management, healthcare, education, and poverty reduction.
Software Development Increases in Healthcare
Healthcare has privacy concerns regarding online data transfer or storage. AI-based software decreases costs but also improves patient symptom analysis, detects medication errors, and automates certain administrative tasks.
More Automation-Based Software is Needed
Automation-based software can perform mundane tasks so skilled workers don’t have to, i.e. data entry, mass emails, lead nurturing, financial planning, payroll, and regulatory compliance.
Cybersecurity As a Top Priority
Cyber threats are escalating, with cybercrime costs reaching $10.5 trillion this year. In response, software is being developed to implement a zero-trust architecture, DevSecOps integration to reduce vulnerabilities, AI threat detection, and employee software training and cybercrime awareness.
Key Players Continue to Lead
While the market for software developers is expanding, the big names in enterprise apps and software development continue to lead the way.
Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce dominate the market share; there is no indication of any change soon.
Software Development at a Lesser Cost
Low-code or no-code platforms are popular because many clients request cheaper software development. Less costly means fewer features and customizations; however, many parties interested in software development prioritize the least amount of cost as justifiable.
Low-Quality Software
Unfortunately, embracing AI tools in software development to work faster and be competitive has resulted in many improperly developed software products hitting the market. These products need stronger sales and better performance.
Love of Rust for Programming
Rust is quickly becoming the most used software development language. As a memory-safe language, the software has no risk of memory-related bugs.
It also delivers everything you want from a language regarding speed, security, and performance.
DevOps and DevSecOps
DevOps merges software development with IT operations for fast software delivery. DevSeOps adds security to DevOps, prioritizing safety during software development and deployment.
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