Software trends for 2021
As companies and enterprises accelerate their technology plans to operate in a mostly digital world, the trends in software development reflect the critical role that software developers have to play in helping their clients achieve sustainable and adaptable businesses.” Software developers are the ones who are creating the solutions to this year’s unprecedented challenges and who will influence what the post-pandemic world will look like. — He says.
To provide information and insight to help you plan for 2021, Joshi shares his views on the solutions in demand in the new year, software trends, the role that new technologies will play, and how software developers will approach Security.
How will the pandemic affect software development?
The acceleration of digital transformation is real and quite dramatic. Many companies are enthusiastically implementing remote working policies and tools. Millions of companies are trying to build an online/digital presence. In a digital transformation world, access to cloud services and tools that improve developer productivity, agility, and time-to-market will be a natural winner. Platform-as-a-service (PaaS), serverless, software-as-a-service (SaaS) Software-as-a-Service) will accelerate the paradigm shift to building applications using PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service), serverless, and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), leading to innovations that further reduce complexity by adding a layer of abstraction.
What are the critical software trends that you think will emerge in 2021?
Startups and SMEs are the unsung heroes of the economy, and we expect them to have a significant impact in 2021. The latest Currents report shows that despite being one of the hardest-hit countries this year, startups and SMEs are ready to bounce back. According to the survey, 62% have increased cloud computing use during the epidemic, and 74% say their adoption targets have increased or stayed the same this year. Developers working in these organizations face unique challenges and have specific needs. If vendors recognize this and give them the tools they need, there are no limits to innovation.
Another trend is cloud-based Kubernetes. These are new tools, so the adoption of containers and microservices is definitely on the upswing. Open source platforms also give users more flexibility and transparency when it comes to infrastructure. They also benefit from the innovation of the open-source community. This philosophy was at the heart of the DigitalOcean application platform, launched at the beginning of October. The containerization trend provides a layer of abstraction for scenarios that address aspects of scale, Security, and performance, such as simplifying Kubernetes, simplifying DevOps, and streamlining serverless workflows.
Are developers moving Security to the left more than before?
Yes, I think development teams are starting to realize that they have to take responsibility for Security early on to build software that is genuinely secure by design. Fixing security vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle is a necessary minimum for today’s development teams. I expect (and hope!) that more teams will consider building Security from start to finish, from writing code to choosing a cloud provider. . Security is the biggest issue for most developers when selecting a cloud provider. What used to be a review now starts with a thorough understanding of your security goals and evaluating them against each cloud provider’s security measures. Another critical factor is what security features are provided for free by each cloud provider you are considering. Built-in firewalls, virtual private clouds, and protection against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are essential elements of any necessary service.
More and more developers are turning their attention to AI and blockchain?
Blockchain is still in its infancy and considered a niche for most applications, while AI is becoming more mainstream. As processing power and large data sets become much cheaper and available to more developers, adopting these technologies is inevitable. I believe that in the next few years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will become a critical part of every application, just as databases are today.
Will ‘self-taught’ start taking market share away from in-house coders?
Our kids today are learning to code in school. Not all of them will aspire to careers as software developers (the profession we call “programmer” today), but almost all will use these skills to enhance or support their careers. This trend in software development, combined with innovation in low- or zero-code technology, is practically blurring the line between ‘self-taught’ programmers and established programmers. It may seem like a shift in your share of the pie, but it will be a net extension.
