Software developer trends of 2020 and beyond

This new age is upon us, and with it comes a surge of hope for the improvements and innovations we can see in technology. In almost every field of the planet, software development has become more integral, so the advances and improvements in software development have a vast effect on our lives. Although we can not always accurately predict what lies ahead for technology, we expect some trends to continue into the new decade.

Let us address a few software development trends that we expect to see in 2020 and beyond.

1. Artificial Intelligence will continue to dominate

Although AI has been around for several years, it continues to grow and improve every year as many technologies worldwide become more fundamental. As more and more industries embrace AI in their infrastructures, developers predict that AI will continue to dominate.

The biggest trends for 2020 suggest that AI for personalized experiences, help, and prediction services will be used by healthcare, education, travel industries, and social media. For industries across the spectrum, AI will be the new competitive edge, changed the way we think about human involvement and resources. It is expected that the Deep Learning framework Tensorflow 2.0 will rule the market.

2. Python predicted to rise alongside AI and Ml developments

Python is consistently a popular and well-loved language, from ML research to video game development to web development. As ML and AI growth are on the rise, this steady growth and popularity are expected to continue for Python, especially for impressive innovations, including ML-powered chatbots.

Although it can be exciting to pin down the notion of the "fastest-growing" language, data suggests that Python may take the cake. Python is not only used for several popular fields and jobs, but it also has a low barrier to entry and a supportive community fostered by the latest generation of developers.

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

5G is hitting the market in 2020, and this exciting, quicker network provides new challenges for developers to tackle, good and bad. 5G can revolutionize mobile devices and open the doors for developers to get into distributed technology on the ground floor, despite the drawbacks and controversies. It gives developers the ability to work on more robust applications and features of augmented reality. Overall, it is expected that 5G will change the world, from powering smart cities to enhancing traffic networks to increasing network expansion potential.

Of course, the computing capacity of 5G brings with it issues that developers still need to answer, such as recent concerns about weather prediction systems or inadequate coverage complaints. The technology is assuring and worth the investment, despite the challenges ahead.

4. Edge and Cloud computing predicted to rise

The future of Edge computing, a decentralized computing platform, comes alongside 5G. Edge computing's highly distributed paradigm (sometimes called fog computing) can help solve cloud computing limitations. The future of computing and industry may be these inventions. Cloud computing is essential to business infrastructures, and major enterprises in all sectors are heading towards the Cloud as a solution as cybersecurity issues continue.

On top of that, global revenue from public cloud services is expected to grow from US$ 227.8 billion to 266.4 billion by the end of 2020. As an update to cloud computing capabilities, Edge computing is forecast to be on the rise. It is expected that the global Edge computing market will grow from USD 1.47 billion in 2018 to USD 26.84 billion by 2025.

5. Breakthrough languages predicted: Rust, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Swift

Hundreds of programming languages for developers around the world have been developed over the past decade. This move away from the past's monolithic languages allows developers to work with specialized languages that concentrated more on ergonomics for developers and modernized hardware innovations. The sheer range of programming languages empowers developers, enhances the market, and focuses on solving social issues. StackOverflow research indicates that Rust, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Swift are the top 4 modern programming languages to grow in 2020, with Rust taking 4th place consecutively for the last four years.

6. Kubernetes emerges as the victor over the Docker Swarm and Mesos

The emergence of containerization applications comes alongside cloud computing, and Kubernetes has emerged as the decisive winner. As the world continues to incorporate cloud technology, Kubernetes will be an essential platform for developers everywhere. The popularity of Kubernetes continues to increase, research shows. Developers expect that this widely-popular technology will see an increase in best practices and standardization in 2020.

7. Web frameworks: React continues to shine through

React had an immense influence on web creation, bringing ease and creativity useful to developers around the board with it. The past year has proven to be the most potent JavaScript web framework, and the statistics indicate that this will continue in years to come. While other frameworks like Vue offer their unique features, React is preferred by many due to its versatility and robustness. And since Facebook supports react, it will only continue to grow as a web development standard in the industry. To see how far ahead Respond has been in global interest since 2017, look at these Google trends.

8. a Lower barrier to Software Development entry: autodidact programmers on the rise

There is a difference in supply-demand for software development, despite the popular view of the tech industry. And as university costs increase across the globe, fewer individuals are turning to costly computer science degrees. In the next few years, software developers' entry barrier is expected to decrease to make room for self-taught developers. Some developers also expect that without the need for CS degree keeping programmers, there would be a rise in LCNC growth (low-code, no-code development) for businesses to innovate.

One reason why the sector is changing is online learning platforms. For developers of all levels, Educative offers university-level courses to level up their coding skills and tackle new languages at a low, stress-free cost. The goal for 2020 is to enable individuals worldwide without universities' financial burden to enter the world of development.