I've been in software development just under 20 years and the changes I've seen are:

• Agile became cool, then mainstream and now evil (but a rebadged agile is cool).
• VB was replaced with C#.
• PHP has gone from cool to awful (and Python has taken its spot).
• We have gone from renting space by the year to renting VMs by the hour or minute.
• Java has remained constant. It has got better, but it just sticks at the top of the language pile.
• The tool chains in the last 7 years have been remarkably stable. VS 2017 and VS2010 are very similar. Java is largely built in Maven.
• Small self-contained services are improved and named micro services.

In the next ten years I suspect that:

• Java, C# and Python will remain at the top of the (backend) language pile. Java and C# require Oracle/Microsoft to kill them (which is very unlikely).
• C# will hold the top place - Microsoft are working hard on this. VS 2017 is on MacOS, .net is cross platform. Microsoft are now getting the community involved in the same way Java was in 2000s.
• Some of the current cool languages will all but die. Probably Go.
• Cloud First will have gone from cool, to mainstream to uncool but with a rebadged version that is cool.
• But it will be largely the same as now. 3 big languages (Java, C# & Python), a ton of cool languages, a small number of important, rarely used by most developers languages (C, C++) and a horde of undead languages (Groovy, COBOL, VB6). VS for . net, Idea for Java.
• With Web Assembly the front end has the largest scope for change. JavaScript may become less important. But I'm not convinced it will.

To answer a few common questions/points in the comments:

Why haven’t I included C/C++ in The Big Three?

While C/C++ are really important languages, which have some very important software written in it (like the OS I’m using now), relatively few developers actually write C/C++ code commercially. I don’t see this changing. C/C++ will remain important and the OS, device drivers and video games I use will use C/C++, but boring business application development will greatly out number such work. Java or C# or (given a little more time) Python developers outnumber C++ developers four to one.

C++ is important, but most developers don’t use it, I don’t think its usage pattern will change much over the next ten years (OSes, games and the like will still be written in C++, few boring business apps will be).

I did not think “the following important, but not common languages will also remain at the same level as they are now” was interesting, so had it as an aside in a bullet point, not even mentioning C++ by name.

Why will Go die?

I don’t trust Google to manage a language and it has not yet hit critical mass.

In the two years since I wrote this Go has definitely moved from funky new language to niche language, carving out a healthy slice of the DevOps pie. I no longer consider Go at risk of dying in the next eight years.

What is wrong with agile?

Honestly, I’m not sure. But slamming Scrum in a QCon talk is going to get you a really good reaction from the crowd. I suspect that it is just some people take Big A Agile and Religionify it.

Hi! Let me start by saying I can't know what the future will be. But, as CEO of a software developer network, part of my job is identifying growing trends in the industry. I can then make sure we have the skills in our developer network to keep up with demand. In other words: I think about this kind of thing quite a lot!

So I feel qualified in discussing what skills you should learn to future-proof a career in software engineering.

Before I look at these trends let me quickly cover the main languages that will show up throughout this answer. While there is a natural ebb and flow to languages (some will fade and others will appear). Understanding what is trending is key if you want to think long term.

Older skills, like HTML and CSS, are not going away anytime soon, but they are becoming commoditized. There are many developers out there that can do a good job writing HTML. So while there is little chance of it becoming defunct overnight, the competition has driven down the prices here.

At Scalable Path, we work with thousands of developers, and the hardest roles to fill are often for new and trending technologies because there are often few people with these skills and even fewer that can prove they have commercial experience in them. So it’s this shortage which is what drives up the price for these skills.

We are always hiring developers with knowledge of this language. I believe its market share will certainly increase over the next half-decade. There is just so much momentum here that even if the tide changes, legacy systems mean JavaScript will still be dominant in five years.

JavaScript-based frameworks are also, logically, really popular. Having experience in one of the above could double your hourly rate. Yet many developers are worried about spending time learning a new framework in case it is not widely commercially adopted. While there is a risk here - Ember, for example, seems to have fallen out of favor - your time is far from wasted. Frameworks tend to evolve iteratively and learning a new one is not a drastic commitment.

Python is definitely trending up and has been for years. It’s a popular language for machine learning, AI and IoT. It took over from R as the primary language for scientific research a few years ago and has been going from strength to strength. Due to its flexibility and speed, I expect it to become one of the fastest growing languages in the coming years. One of the areas Python is being used in is the Internet of Things. So let’s have a quick look at that.

Being fluent in Python and JavaScript will set you up for almost all the trends I discuss below. But when there is another language needed I will mention it.

Let’s look at some of the trends that will be powered by software engineers:

Artificial Intelligence: AI is becoming a catch-all term (in the way ‘algorithm’ has been for the last few years), but overuse (and often inaccurate use) of the term does not mean its impact is not real! I am also bundling machine learning under this heading, as it is simply a way of achieving AI.

Artificial Intelligence will continue drip feeding into everything we do. One area I am fascinated by is how it is likely to get good enough that you will be able to ‘speak’ a loosely defined design idea to a UI tool, and it will generate the mock designed screens from those requests.

What you should learn to develop AI:

• Python
• R
• Lisp
• Prolog
• Java

Augmented Reality: Talking about the UX/UI space, this has actually been static for a long time. Since the touchscreen revolution really. The near future should be fascinating for user interface designers as AR is successfully navigating the move from Sci Fi to reality. This is happening partly because the costs are dropping. Which is generally a sign that we are near wide adoption. We are likely to see mobile adopting AR more and more - the two mesh so naturally together. This is why I see AR becoming more popular ahead of VR (see next section) - end users don’t need new tech. That and both Apple and Google have released their own AR developer.

What you should learn to develop AR:

• ARCore framework with Java
• ARKit Framework with Swift or Objective-C

VR: While we are not seeing many VR projects yet, it is, without doubt, a fascinating area. If it catches on with the wider public, this tech could drive some wildly innovative changes to our daily life. Predicting such change is fraught with difficulty, of course. Like AR, we can’t imagine where it will take us, nor do we know if/how it will mature. What we do know is that it will start with headsets. Now lighter in weight and lower in cost (less than $200), headsets are priced to become mainstream. With the assumption that they don’t suffer the same fate as Google Glass, we may be only a few years away from similar societal changes the iPhone/app store brought.

What you should learn to develop VR:

• JavaScript
• Java
• C++
• C#

IoT is only just starting to come into common parlance. It aims to create a network of connected devices, from keyrings to home appliances, that collect and analyze data so they behave in a smarter manner. Nest is a common example of an IoT device. The roll-out has been slower than expected because of issues with commercializing IoT data. But as these hurdles are cleared, I expect to see the technology used in many Jetsons-like ways. For example:

• Doors that recognize you and unock
• Fridges that order your favorite food before you run out, or encourage you to eat healthier.
• Gardens that water themselves
• Devices that won’t let you forget them

The 1st gen devices like Alexa are going to evolve and become ubiquitous. But they will certainly extend beyond the home into:

• Cars
• Cities and Public Spaces
• Healthcare

It’s definitely a growing sector. We don’t see many IoT projects yet. I think this is because a lot of it is sitting within Google and Amazon and there is little startup work out there.

What you should learn to develop AoT:

• Python
• JavaScript

Blockchain: Whether or not you buy into the long-term blockchain and crypto space, there is no denying it is a huge and growing sector. You just need to look at the $100 million VC’s just pumped into CoinBase to know there are a lot more developer roles in this area. This is, without doubt, the fastest growing space for us.

What you should learn to develop on the Blockchain:

• Python
• C++
• JavaScript
• Solidity

Not all changes will be as visible as AR and VR though. Much of the ‘magic’ will happen behind the scenes.

Big Data: It’s not all Python and JavaScript. Another skill shortage lies with Hadoop developers. Again this is due to the rapid increase in demand for it. Which in turn indicates it will play a big part in the next few years. It’s closely linked to the increase in big data analysis trends. Businesses will want to analyze more and analyze faster. So these trends will continue to grow as pretty much everything I am discussing in this answer is trying to collect and analyze data to better sell your goods and services.

Quantum Developers: While fascinating, the development in the quantum computing world are unlikely to result in many roles for ‘quantum algorithm developers’ in the near term. That being said, both Google and IBM believe they will hit the ‘quantum supremacy’ milestone this year. This is where a quantum computer processes an algorithm that a traditional computer could not within a human lifetime. How long it will take to bridge the gap between that achievement and full error correction is still very uncertain.

Hopefully this answer will help you see the trends in software engineering, which is a great guide to tracking evolutionary change in the industry.

I think there’s a good chance that a drastic revolution may occur. Not in technology but in management.

Since 2000 or so, we got really, really lazy about how we manage people.

First, hiring. Defining and detecting software talent is hard. We know that A-players will usually hire A-players. But B-players hire C-players (Steve Jobs calls this the “bozo explosion” What I Learned From Steve Jobs).

What if we don’t know who the A-players are !? Not just when we hire them, but when we see them every day? How do we decide someone is doing great work?

This question is the cross-roads every organization faces. There’s two essential paths to take.

1. Shrug. Admit this is a hard question without a general answer. Keep worrying about how you decide this. About who is advising you in these decisions. About the bad people you might falsely elevate, and the good people you’re missing . About the role your day-to-day culture plays in all this (is something obstructing otherwise good people?) About … fuck - how good are you in the first place? Should you be making these decisions at all?
2. Fuck it up with metrics and blame the organization for failing. This is the near universal approach today, especially as companies get large. It’s so much easier. Fucking up always is.

• Interviews : Easy! Give everyone the same coding test. Compare the scores. You can even have a non technical person do a “phone screen” so you make sure you’re talking to only “good people.” Sure, the coding test is nothing - at all - like what they’ll actually be doing, but hey - gotta make some concessions to pragmatism. Can’t get bogged down in the hiring process! We have to onboard quickly because 25% of our hires can’t cut it. That’s how hard-core we are. We should probably make that test harder.
• Performance: Same problem, only we have a year of their work to look at. Metrics! How many bugs closed? Lines of code? Did they break trunk? Oh - let’s ask their 5 nearest coworkers - who also came on board this year, to provide ‘360 feedback’. OK, now we got 10 Key Performance Indicators. This management thing … it’s science, really. Try to keep up.
• Agile : We’re Agile, baby! We have story points, and we’re watching who is knocking those points down on a daily basis. Check this out, it’s called a burn-down chart. Every morning I meet with the team and update this thing. You feelin the burn? Sometimes we base the story points on the Fibonacci Sequence. Oh yea. We’re droppin some math up in here. I’m Stephen Fucking Hawking at this management shit. With Agile, don’t worry - we are all over these developers every minute making sure the job gets done. Somebody slacks, we’re on em at the next morning standup. We take Agile seriously.

I won’t say the second path is flawed, or that it doesn’t work. It never tried to work, there was never a possibility of it working. It is broken at each and every stage. But it creates a flurry of activity that very much resembles doing stuff.

You literally couldn’t break it any more if you tried.

The result is that your developers find a way around this staggering waterfall of metric-driven idiocy to get the job done, or they don’t. And the success rate is about 50%. 50 % of software projects still fail within their stated constraints.

Nobody ever mentions that the success rate was also 50% in 1995. That zero progress has been made in the intervening 20 years since these practices were incepted. That you could take JIRA and the standups and the metrics and pipe them all to /dev/null along with your lower 2 levels of management and half your recent hires and the organization would actually speed up slightly.

Alas, this has been a very expensive failure and a very dismal environment in which to work. I suspect a great many devs join startups just to get away from it.

As software continues to go over-budget, as good developers leave (often they are “so so” here but stars in their next job - guess what changed?), as bad developers keep slipping through the linked-list-reversal interview, I think we might hit a point of “Paradigm fatigue”, where organizations throw off this way of working, or lose out to bolder competitors who do.

In the next ten years, we may see this model finally collapse and be replaced by a more humble realism that rejects easy answers and embraces hard questions.

Let’s be real—choosing a software development company isn’t just about checking their website or reading a few reviews. I’ve seen businesses pour money into a team that looked great on paper, only to end up with a half-baked product full of bugs and broken promises.

So, how do you separate the real experts from the ones who just say they can build what you need? Here’s my checklist:

1. They Ask the Right Questions—Not Just Give You a Price

A capable software development company won’t just nod along to your ideas and throw a quote at you. They’ll challenge assumptions, ask about scalability, security, and user experience. If they don’t question your requirements, they’re probably just order-takers—not problem-solvers.

2. They Have a Proven Track Record (Not Just a Pretty Portfolio)

Anyone can showcase fancy UI designs, but what matters is working software. Look for:
✅ Case studies showing real results
✅ Testimonials from businesses similar to yours
✅ Products they’ve built that are actually live and functional

Don’t hesitate to ask for references. If they’ve done great work, happy clients will back them up.

3. They Build for the Future, Not Just for Today

Good developers don’t just build what you ask for—they think ahead. Will your software be able to handle more users in the future? Will updates be seamless, or will you need to rebuild from scratch? A strong development team ensures that today’s solution doesn’t become tomorrow’s headache.

4. They Speak Your Language (and Not Just in Code)

You don’t need to be a tech genius to work with a great development team. A capable company should be able to explain things in simple terms, not drown you in technical jargon. If they can’t clearly communicate what they’re building, that’s a red flag.

5. They Prioritize Security and Quality Assurance

A rushed project can lead to security vulnerabilities, crashes, and a poor user experience. Ask about their QA process—do they test thoroughly? How do they handle security? A company that skips these steps is setting you up for future problems.

6. They Offer More Than Just Development

A great software company doesn’t just write code—they guide you through the process. Do they offer UI/UX design, post-launch support, or business consulting? A company that’s invested in your success will provide more than just a product; they’ll offer solutions.

Final Thought: Trust, But Verify

At the end of the day, don’t just take their word for it—do your homework, ask hard questions, and trust your gut. A truly capable software development company will prove their expertise through actions, not just promises.

Because when it comes to software, you don’t just need a developer—you need a partner who’s as invested in your success as you are.

The software development landscape is constantly evolving, and in 2024, there are some compelling benefits to be gained from working with a software development company:

1. Staying Ahead of the Curve with Cutting-Edge Technologies:

• Cloud-Native Development: Top development companies are experts in building cloud-based applications. This offers advantages like scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency – crucial for businesses in today's dynamic environment.
• Embracing AI and Blockchain: Leading companies are incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain technology into their development processes. This can lead to smarter software, improved data security, and innovative functionalities.

2. Enhanced Security and Efficiency:

• Custom Security Solutions: In an age of growing cyber threats, a software development company can design software with robust security features built-in, tailored to your specific needs.
• Streamlined Workflows: Custom software development allows you to create applications that perfectly integrate with your existing systems and workflows. This eliminates workarounds and boosts overall efficiency.

3. Access to Global Talent and Scalability:

• Finding the Perfect Fit: Many development companies maintain a network of skilled developers worldwide. This allows you to tap into a wider talent pool and find the ideal team for your project.
• Agile Development and Scaling Up/Down: Reputable companies use agile development methodologies, enabling flexible project management and easier scaling of resources up or down as your needs evolve.

4. Focus on Your Core Business:

• Letting Experts Handle Development: Partnering with a software development company frees up your internal resources to focus on your core business activities.
• Faster Time-to-Market: Development companies have the expertise and experience to deliver projects efficiently, allowing you to get your software to market faster.

Choosing the Right Partner:

While the benefits are clear, remember to choose a software development company that aligns with your specific needs and company culture. Look for a team with experience in your industry and a proven track record of success.

In 2024, a software development company can be a valuable asset, helping you stay competitive, improve efficiency, and achieve your business goals.

I’ll extrapolate from the trends of the last 10–15 years:

• every software development team will be distributed across the globe, with at least one location 9 time-zones distant from HQ, so that it’s completely impossible to talk during working hours
• all Google software will be a single executable, with the source code automatically rewritten every 0.8 seconds or less based on analysis of search results over the previous 3 seconds
• all other software will be written in Javascript
• Agile Programming will be superseded by hyper-agile methodology, organized around 5 minute sprints, with a 15-second period at the start for planning the sprint, and a 15-second retrospective at the end. Octa-Programming will be preferred over Pair Programming. The software will be rolled out to end-users at least an hour before it is written.
• 83% of software developers will never have seen a computer that weighs more than 8 ounces
• Machine Learning algorithms will be able to produce a list of unforeseen technical issues before each project begins (which however looks exactly the same as the lists of unforeseen issues for the last 23 projects)
• Code reviews will be done by AI algorithms. Mostly they will erroneously auto-correct the spelling of all your variable names.
• Your desk and chair will be provided as a cloud service.
• After a lengthy annual performance review process which requires extensive self-criticism, you’ll get the same 2% raise as everyone else.
• The code will still be broken - especially the parts written by people who left to join a hot startup who are driving Tesla 15’s
• The codebase’s accumulated technical debt will closely track the USA’s national debt
• The evolution from coffee to cold-brew coffee will have continued with the invention of ice-brew-coffee, dry-ice-brew-coffee and liquid-nitrogen-brew-coffee. A stealth startup is spreading rumors about the extraordinary properties of supercoffee observed a few degrees above absolute zero.
• There are three strands of promising research into quantum computing - first building hardware with increasingly large numbers of qubits; second attempting to construct a plain-language explanation of what “qubit”means; and finally making youtube videos of stuff you can do with stolen liquid helium and Mentos.
• There will be millions of software developers
• There will be a shortage of good software developers

A software development company offers numerous benefits to businesses, including:

1. Custom Solutions: They provide tailored software solutions that meet the specific needs of a business, ensuring that the software fits perfectly with the company's processes and goals.
2. Expertise and Experience: Software development companies have teams of skilled professionals with diverse expertise in various technologies and industries, which ensures high-quality and innovative solutions.
3. Cost Efficiency: While it may seem expensive initially, custom software can lead to cost savings in the long run by increasing efficiency, reducing manual work, and eliminating the need for multiple off-the-shelf software licenses.
4. Scalability: They can create scalable software that grows with your business, adapting to new requirements and increased loads without significant overhauls.
5. Competitive Advantage: Unique software solutions can provide a competitive edge by offering features and capabilities that are not available in standard software.
6. Integration: Custom software can be seamlessly integrated with existing systems, ensuring smooth operations and better data flow across different departments.
7. Support and Maintenance: Software development companies offer ongoing support and maintenance, ensuring that the software remains up-to-date, secure, and efficient.
8. Focus on Core Business: By outsourcing software development, businesses can focus on their core activities while experts handle their technological needs.
9. Innovation: These companies stay abreast of the latest technological trends and can incorporate cutting-edge technologies into their solutions, driving innovation within the client’s business.

A modern software development company should be adept in a range of technologies to stay competitive and deliver top-notch solutions. Here's a rundown of crucial technologies:

1. Programming Languages: Proficiency in versatile languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, and C# is fundamental. Each has its strengths, making them essential for different types of projects.
2. Frameworks and Libraries: Embracing frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js for frontend development, and Django, Flask, Spring for backend work significantly speeds up development and ensures robust, scalable applications.
3. Cloud Services: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud is crucial. Leveraging cloud services enables scalability, security, and accessibility.
4. DevOps Tools: Understanding tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Git for continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring streamlines the development process and ensures reliability.
5. Database Management: Expertise in both SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) is essential for storing, managing, and retrieving data efficiently.
6. Cybersecurity Measures: Knowledge of security protocols, encryption methods, and best practices to safeguard applications and data from potential threats is indispensable.
7. Mobile Development: Proficiency in mobile app development using platforms like React Native, Flutter, or native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development is crucial in today's mobile-driven market.
8. AI and Machine Learning: Understanding AI/ML technologies (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) empowers companies to create intelligent applications, automate processes, and derive insights from data.
9. Blockchain: Though not universally applicable, a grasp of blockchain (Ethereum, Hyperledger) is valuable for industries requiring decentralized, secure transactions.
10. Agile Methodologies and Collaboration Tools: Being adept in Agile practices and utilizing collaboration tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana fosters efficient teamwork and project management.

Remember, adaptability and continuous learning are key in the tech world. A commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies and evolving industry standards is vital for a software development company's sustained success.

In today’s digital era, businesses of all sizes need robust and customized software solutions to stay competitive. Partnering with a software development company can bring numerous advantages, from streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences. Here’s a breakdown of why working with a professional software development company is beneficial:

1. Expertise in Custom Solutions

Software development companies have skilled professionals who can create solutions tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s a mobile app, web platform, or enterprise software.

• Benefit: You get a product that aligns perfectly with your business goals.
• Example: A custom CRM can improve customer relationship management while meeting your unique business requirements.

2. Access to Cutting-Edge Technology

Staying updated with the latest technology trends can be challenging. Software development companies ensure your product leverages the most modern and effective tools and frameworks.

• Benefit: Solutions are scalable, secure, and future-proof, keeping you ahead in a competitive market.

3. Cost and Time Efficiency

Developing software in-house requires hiring, training, and retaining a team—an expensive and time-consuming process. Software development companies handle everything from ideation to deployment.

• Benefit: You save money and time while achieving faster time-to-market.

4. Quality Assurance and Risk Mitigation

Professional companies have dedicated testing teams to ensure the software is bug-free and performs efficiently under various conditions.

• Benefit: Reduces the risk of technical glitches, downtime, or security vulnerabilities.

5. Focus on Core Business Activities

Outsourcing your software needs allows you to concentrate on your core business activities while leaving technical development to experts.

• Benefit: Improved productivity and a sharper focus on your strategic goals.

6. Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Post-launch support is critical to ensure the software continues to perform optimally. Development companies provide updates, fix bugs, and add new features.

• Benefit: Your software evolves with your business needs and remains reliable.

Why Softgen is the Right Choice for Your Software Development Needs

Softgen, a leading software development company, brings all these benefits and more to the table. Here’s why Softgen stands out:

• Custom Solutions: Softgen tailors software to match your unique business requirements.
• Technology Expertise: From blockchain to AI, Softgen utilizes advanced tools and technologies to build future-ready solutions.
• Client-Centric Approach: With a focus on understanding and addressing client needs, Softgen ensures seamless communication and collaboration throughout the project.
• Proven Track Record: With numerous successful projects across various industries, Softgen is recognized as the best software development company in Lucknow.
• Cost-Effective Excellence: Softgen delivers premium quality at competitive prices, making high-end software accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Softgen is more than just a service provider for businesses looking to innovate and grow—it’s a trusted partner in achieving digital transformation. Learn more about their services here.

Today, computer programming is quickly becoming the new literacy.

There are so many fields now that require some basic form of programming. Accounting, trading, marketing, publishing, you name it - computer programming has reached that field, or soon will.

It would be wise to institutionalize programming as a basic foundation of education; Taught right along side math and language.

The innovations in software engineering have made leaps and bounds. We have specialized programming languages that reduce programming complexity while increasing product flexibility. We will continue to invent new languages which will make human-to-computer communication even easier.

With heavy research in neurology, we'll soon be interfacing with the brain. We can already inject false memories into the brains of mice.
(Ref: http://news.discovery.com/tech/biotechnology/creating-false-memories-mice-130725.htm)

At University of Washington, there were able to perform the world's first brain to brain transmission.
(Ref: http://www.washington.edu/news/2013/08/27/researcher-controls-colleagues-motions-in-1st-human-brain-to-brain-interface/)

The next step is to narrow the gap between human-to-computer communication. Perhaps reduce and remove the keyboard. Perhaps add additional sensor input like gaze tracking, which tracks your eyes as they interface with the computer.
(Ref: http://mashable.com/2013/07/25/hands-on-tobii-laptop/)

Once we close this gap, by enabling a trained mind to mentally program software, we will see a substantial increase in the range of knowledge we acquire. At that point, who knows!!

Back to current time...

Will the prosperity continue?
No, at least not in the same way. Computers came to the forefront of innovation because it's the current technological trend. Similar to medicine's crazy advances after the discover of chemistry or molecular physics. The future most likely belongs to energy. With our current dependency on tech, we'll need more power to push these products. So most likely the next battle field of innovation is energy.

Will the bubble break in the near future?
My guess is yes. The bubble will pop (again). We're still learning how to live in a world where programming is available to us. Granted that it is pretty awesome stuff, we're just fluctuating until we reach an normalized expectation curve.

Mundain tasks like messaging, filtering, or statistical analysis will all become normal things that a programming enabled populous will be normal to. One fact of this is the growing literacy of programming in the world. Older less technical individuals will pass-on, my personal technical abilities will be superseded by the new generation of people that don't need a startup to help them sort data.

Will we get tired of computers and smart phones one day?
Nope. It will continue, we'll find more interesting ways to generate content. It'll be just "normal". There will be new gadgets like 3D printers etc, the software will be less impressive, but the products will be more interesting than software engineering.

Most likely software engineering will begin a more steady climb, much like the other innovative industries before it. None of them have stopped improving, but it's definitely at a much slower rate until a market distruptor hit. It will just be "normal" growth.

How can we make use of the overly computational capabilities?
I envision a world where we begin moving toward modular computing and eventual back into centralized computing.

Amazing ethnology like INTEL's WiDI or WHDMI or Apple's Airplay are working directly into the idea of decoupling the perpherials from the computational processor. Pretty soon we only need one super-charged home server, or one super-charged public server at a cafe. We can walk into retail stores carrying only a token (like a smartphone) which will allow the local proprietor's server to pull our personal data for use within the facility.

Operating systems and data would most likely be decoupled as well. Like Dropbox, I can move from OS to OS easily. It would not be much further to be able to move applications between OS to OS as well. Then eventually why not move applications between geographical locations? Why not decentralized operating systems that can hook up with any user data?

We have a long way to go before these thing happen, public education is key. We need to have a better understanding about public and private personal data. We need a population that is educated in programming.

Calling it here: energy will be the next battle front of innovation. Not really a new thing, I'll push my chips in with Elon Musk.

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3. This one is a main company of cloud services and gives a complete suite of tools for next-gen software development. It presents scalable infrastructure, computing options, and a wide variety of services like artificial intelligence, information analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). They also provide popular programming languages like Java, Python, and Node.js, in addition to frameworks like AWS Lambda and AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

4. It is a technology company that focuses on enterprise software program improvement and answers. They provide quite several building services for subsequent-gen software development, together with cloud computing platforms like Cloud and AI solutions. It also gives equipment and frameworks for building applications in various programming languages, which include Java, Python, and Node.js.

5. This is a frontrunner in consumer courting management (CRM) software and gives a platform for next-gen software program development called Salesforce Lightning. This platform enables builders to construct organization-degree packages with drag-and-drop components and declarative tools. It additionally presents strong integration abilities, AI-powered features, and a full-size environment of software packages.

However, It's important to note that in the "finest" company for next-gen software development services, the conditions may change based on particular prerequisites, budget, and existing innovation stack. It's fitting to assess each company's offerings, mastery, and case considerations to decide the foremost appropriate fit for your specific needs.

If we stay on the current trend software development in 20 years will be pretty much the same as it is today. COBOL was written in the late 1950’s and is still in use today — it is over 60 years old.

Since the early days of COBOL there has been the invention of many computer languages and this will likely continue. Developer tools such as debuggers, profilers, testing suites, and virtual machines will continue to be improved and developed.

There are two emerging technologies that may disrupt or change the course of this trend:

1. A.I.
2. Quantum Computing

My personal opinion is that these technologies are still in their infancy. In the case of Quantum Computing we don’t even have a working model yet. In the case of AI: How far are we from artificial “general” intelligence, really?

No one can predict the future, but analyzing the past can give us perspective and some predictive power of the future.

Next-gen software development refers to a brand new technique to software improvement that makes use of present day technology and practices to create extra green, scalable, and secure software program applications.

They have a deep understanding of the latest technology and trends in software improvement.They have a tested record of success in helping corporations adopt these technology and tendencies. They have a crew of skilled and informed experts who can help agencies put into effect these technology and tendencies efficiently. They provide a huge range of services which could help corporations with all components of software development, from approach and design to implementation and help.

This organisation is a worldwide agency that delivers digital solutions and services to its clients internationally. It gives commercial enterprise-friendly solutions throughout enterprise verticals that consist of banking, economic services, healthcare and insurance, manufacturing, and retail. The organization has strategic enterprise alliances with enterprise leaders such as Adobe, IBM Sterling Commerce, IBM, Microsoft, Docker, Sisense, Competera, Snowflake, and Tableau.

This is a top organisation for subsequent-gen software improvement. It has been recognized as a frontrunner in the software program product engineering offerings in marketplace. It has a strong record of developing progressive software solutions that assist corporations be triumphant within the virtual age. It has a deep expertise of the brand new technology, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, and it can help agencies adopt these technologies to improve their operations and productiveness.

This is a top agency for subsequent-gen software improvement for a number of motives. First, this company has an extended history of innovation in software improvement. The enterprise has been at the vanguard of a number of the key technology that have shaped the cutting-edge software landscape, which include relational databases, item-orientated programming, and cloud computing.

It is a leading software development organization that specializes in next-gen software program development. They have a team of experienced developers who're experts in a variety of technologies, along with Java, .NET, PHP, and Python. They also have a deep expertise of the modern-day developments in software development, which includes cloud computing, big information, and artificial intelligence.

If is one of the pinnacle agencies for subsequent-gen software development. It has a sturdy tune file of innovation and has been at the forefront of adopting new technology. It has a deep understanding of the cutting-edge traits in software program development, such as cloud computing, synthetic intelligence, and gadget learning. It also has a strong international community of transport facilities, which permits it to offer offerings to customers everywhere in the international.

It is a international information era, consulting, and business system offerings corporation. It is one of the leading companies of subsequent-gen software development offerings. This organisation has a strong music file of innovation and has been identified for its management in subsequent-gen software program development by way of industry analysts and courses.

This is a worldwide chief in consulting, era, and outsourcing services. It has a robust record of helping customers adopt next-era software improvement practices, which include agile improvement, DevOps, and cloud computing. It has additionally advanced some of proprietary gear and methodologies to help customers boost up their software development cycles and enhance the pleasant in their software.

This company has been imparting software program development services for over twenty years, and has a deep expertise of the state-of-the-art technologies and tendencies. It has a team of skilled software builders who're specialists in a variety of technologies, inclusive of cloud computing, data technological know-how, and machine getting to know. It is continuously innovating and growing new approaches to use technology to solve commercial enterprise issues. Their partners with main technology companies, together with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, to provide its clients with the satisfactory feasible answers.

It’s software improvement skills are underpinned by using a deep understanding of the modern day technologies, which includes cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and system mastering. The agency additionally has a robust cognizance on agile development methodologies, which lets in it to fast and successful supply of extremely good software program solutions.

5 years is lot for smaller innovations, but it’s not that much for big innovations. So in 5 years, we’ll probably see a more diverse frontend landscape. I’m really curious where WebAssembly is going to take us the next decade. We’ll see more data science applications. We’ll see functional programming and reactive programming becoming more commonplace and offsetting traditional development methods. We might see some more generation/generalization of code popping up here and there, but it won’t really become very commonplace.

I also expect that development/release cycles will continue to shorten. Under pressure of security concerns and supporting this shortened release cycle, I expect the deployment environments becoming more homogeneous.

Hopefully, software developers will be needed in the future. Right now, the need is huge. I don’t see it stopping unless there is an apocalypse of some sort. Which I don’t want to see either. If there is no electricity, there are no computers but also no medicine. The other option is that a real AI takes over the world which is unlikely for a very long time if ever.

A world where there is a need for more software developers is a great place to live. We have the joys of social media, streaming video, free two-day shipping and more. But seriously we also are able to communicate with people anywhere in the world, solve complex problems repeatedly, explore the solar system, handle billions of transactions per second, and walk around with a powerful computer in our pockets.

Worked for both big and small companies, I’ll provide a more generic answer, as a specific one would be impossible to give: Small web agencies.

Big companies (Think about Google, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Accenture, Dentsu or whatever big tech brand you got in mind) think about bilions, small companies think about thousands.

If you work for a big company, development is a big thing, but not worthy of consideration as it is marketing or research. Big products, such as Microsoft Office or a new iOS has more to do with marketing and trend-following than development at all. Every major version of Office brings 20% of development, and 80% of marketing (Such percentages are just an example, of course). A good seller means more than 10 senior programmers as big companies need to sell their finished products, and have no need to produce innovation every day. Of course, some of them do, even at incredible fast rates, but most of them don’t.

If you work for a small web agency, the current project is probably the most important such agency has ever built. The next project, as the one before it, will be the most struggling, fascinating and important they ever done. The next one again, and the story goes on and on.. You want to be important? Want to be in a “number one priority” department? Get yourself into a 10-employee agency where their product could be the best they ever done, and be the best in what you do. I’m doing such a path right now, and it feels satisfying as hell ;)

Companies all too often think that software development is unimportant or a lowest bid scenario. That is why most projects fail and do not meet their needs. You don’t choose lawyers that way. Software development is like going to court. There will be many twists and turns along the way. You have to have someone that you trust to navigate the path for you. You have to have someone to work with you face to face. It just makes things work so much better. If you don’t trust what they are telling you, then it typically just won’t work.

find a partner that you can trust. Don’t be a dick to them. Work with them and don’t bark at them. Listen to them. You can then typically have success.

No, certainly not.

Azure is a cloud platform. That means it’s a tool.

It’s one tool — or one box of tools — among many, many tools we use.

So asking if it’s “the future” is like asking if 19mm wrenches are the future of auto mechanics.

Doesn’t make sense, does it?

Likewise, it doesn’t make sense for Azure to be the future of software development.

Indeed, many developers will never use Azure. Others will use Azure for some projects and not others.

Anyway, as with all commercial products — which Azure certainly is — it will eventually be replaced with something newer. Or the industry will change — as it always does — and we’ll all switch to some cool new hotness or hot new coolness that has nothing to do with Azure or that old-fashioned “cloud computing.”

None of us can predict, what's the next big thing in IT industry or any other fields. Considering how Artificial Intelligence is the current reason of awe and wonder, its safe to assume that whatever the software industry believes and dedicates their time, it has the possibility to succeed. But at the same time, one should not forget how everyone went crazy over investing in Web3, before AI overtook it.

Assuming how the next-gen software development will be, its possible that everything in software will be AI-powered and will work due to AI assistance.

The next-gen software development will be planned, suggested, designed and created with AI assistance, and majority of the IT service companies will be developing and designing such software architectures that can enable AI.

The Tampa-based software company has managed to win accolades for "best place to work" and much more, within the first years of its start.

Their mission is to prove, how its easier to do what was actually impossible. They are some of the rarest companies that focus on providing Platform Engineering services to their clients. They provide Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning services. They are keen to develop Machine Learning Models and provide earier accessibilty to LLMs in Artificial Intelligence.

They have expanded their services in domains like DevOps and Web3.0. They are experts in converting monolithic architecture to microservices architecture, and helping clients in innovation.

Their vision to turn the impossible into reality. Their clients are from diverse sectors including Healthcare, Ecommerce, Ed-tech, Fintech and Logistics. They provide services in tech stack from Flutter to Selenium. Their employees are some of the most talented in the field.

The future will be extremely critical for software development, which is now a hugely significant field. Software permeates more and more sectors of the economy and facets of daily life as technology develops. Software development is the catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and automation across a range of platforms, from mobile apps and online platforms to artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. It helps organisations to improve user experiences, optimise processes, and accelerate digital transformation. A highly sought-after skill set, skilled software development is predicted to be in great demand. Overall, software development will continue to be an essential part of technological advancement.

Well, while organizations were flying blind through the dark times of the lockdown, software development came under the spotlight – helping companies to embrace agility and resilience. Considering massive shifts that happened last year, a lot of which are going to stay with us forever, more software innovations are likely to be seen in the near future:

• Digital skills will remain in high demand
• Proprietary software will be outnumbered by open-source
• Low-code platforms will be taken more seriously

The last year put us on a fast track to a completely new world. The future of software development turned into the present in the blink of an eye. Far from everybody was ready to keep afloat – the rest is history.

I hope my answer helped you!

if he or she lives long enough he or she will be 20 years older, hopefully won't be homeless after getting sick like I did once with my family of 4 on a travel trailer on the street for 3 years, in the US hopefully retirement money will be there although at the rate of inflation might not be worth much, hopefully the climate of our one and only planet will be clement, but seriously, hopefully we will have wised up and gotten rid of our stupid and greedy capitalist system, that brought the world to the horrible state we're in, hopefully we'll understand that in this planet there cannot be infinite growth or resources and that aiming for sustainability and population control-not the kind where you kill people, as Gill master Bates and other dummies promote and execute-is what we can hope for, i mean what will it take for the US to wake the F up?

Information technology in India has been one of the most sought after profession by the engineers and developers who see a tremendous rapid growth in terms of career, salary and since the business in IT has got a major boost because of the Govt initiatives by development of IT parks and SEZ’s along with Software Technology parks developed in Bangalore and Hyderabad. The various other factor which are responsible for the growth of the IT sector is that it has helped the domestic economy to merge with world economy. Since the industry is diversified into different modules such as core IT where the business is into cloud, mobility, Oracle and SAP developments and at the same time there is digital marketing which is gradually gaining an upper hand because of the Internet revolution. Development of the career growth in the IT sector is one of the best and it depends on the company’s hierarchy because the software engineers can get growth depending upon projects available, employer and different other criteria that may look favorable. So, the above factors say that India software industry is better prepared for the future.

Software is going to stay forever now. However, automation will also increase with technological evolution. So if our country’s population won’t stabilize then # of graduates will be far greater than # of jobs available. It has already begun.

Further, our country doesn’t have globally competing OEM companies & products. For example: OS (MS, Red Hat), Networking (Cisco, Juniper), chip (Intel, AMD), Storage (EMC, HP, HDS, NetApp, IBM), DB (Oracle, IBM), servers (Dell, HP, IBM) & the list goes on. Hence we are working because of the will & business opinion of foreign MNCs. If they change their business strategy under the influence of changing politics or something else, to relocate out or decrease major portion of their footprint in India, our country will plunge into state of massive unemployment, bankruptcy or even civil war. But that’s very extreme scenario unlikely to occur where significant # of companies will pull out at same time. Still it is important for us to invest into our own R&D. TCS, Wipro, Infosys, etc must come up with indigenous products & platforms to compete globally, so that we can establish a balance between international trade/cooperation/collaboration & economic/industrial self-sufficiency/reliability.

Virtualization has further reduced physical entities to develop & troubleshoot.

But Engineering means much more than just development, as per product life-cycle.

So as long as the job is considerably technical, people shouldn’t worry.

In development, you develop & its over. Automation will reduce next available opportunities.

Technology wise, Networking & Storage will always be the backbone of every industry.

Before IT boom, so many people worked in shifts in steel plants, power plants, hospitals, railways, etc but still they had good life.

Sometimes I feel that being a dentist is the best job, always in demand, good pay, in case of extreme surgery refer to ENT. Be your own boss, any time, any where. ;-)