Software Development is an ever-changing landscape.
In 2023, communities will need to be more agile than ever.
Knowing what's to come helps to stay ahead of trends and meet clients' and users' demands.
From AI and ML to DevSecOps, this year promises some exceptional paths to follow.
Let's take a look at some trends for 2023!
2023 Software Development Trends
1. Computing Power
Every appliance has gone through computing stages, and computing power has a recognized position in the world.
Data specialists predict current structures will keep improving, as well as the coming of the 6G era.
This new stage will give more power to users and devices worldwide.
Another pro of this advancement is that more tech jobs arise as computing power grows.
Some of them enclose Data Science, IT administration and customer care.
Yet, all those new positions will need specialized training.
2. Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence made lots of noise over the past years, yet we're only starting to see its implications.
AI is well-known for its uses on smartphone assistants, image and speech recognition, and more.
In the following years, uses for AI will only expand, with demand prediction and forecasting as a primary focus.
With it, decision-makers could divide resources more efficiently in the services field.
This data would also help identify shifting customer behavior patterns to give personalized experiences.
Estimations put the AI market at $190 billion worth, and cognitive and AI systems development will spend $57B in 2023.
Machine Learning, a subset of AI, also has its uses in many businesses.
According to Forrester, ML and Automation will be 9% of all new jobs in the US by 2025.
These positions include content curators, data scientists, automation professionals, and robot monitor specialists.
3. Extended Reality
The term Extended Reality encompasses techs that replicate reality, like Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality.
This trend becomes relevant at a moment when users aim to go beyond current "limits."
Moreover, it's well-liked by a broad field range, from gaming to retail.
Rather than advanced degrees, gaming will involve more and more enthusiasts.
4. Blockchain
Most people associate the Blockchain concept with digital currencies like Bitcoin, yet it's also focused on digital security.
A Blockchain contains data users can only add, not subtract or change, creating a data chain (hence the "chain" part).
What makes the Blockchain safe is that users cannot alter prior blocks and chains are consensus-driven, meaning no organization can control the data.
Not only does this tech's uses keep growing, but the demand for qualified workers rises.
5. DevSecOps
Security will always be one of the main challenges for software development.
As a result, more businesses will gain interest in DevSecOps approaches.
This popular method establishes security control needs enforcement from the earliest stages.
That's why it adds a "Sec" to the DevOps' development and operations.
With it, teams can address all potential security concerns during the first stages.
6. Low and No Code
Both Low-Code and No-Code solutions keep growing!
What does getting rid of coding means for developers? Is this technique the future?
Well, these platforms rely on visual development environments and create from WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) techniques.
Instead of writing code lines, users can create solutions from drag-and-drop pre-established tools.
Since it has a more UX-friendly path to development processes, it surely will be a rising trend.
This tendency enables citizen development to step in and start building specific outcomes.
More often than not, what we see with this rise is that it tackles more complex problems.
Rather than replacing developers, these tools give them a broader range of capabilities.
What is the Tech Future for 2023?
As Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning take the lead, the development will become more streamlined and automated.
AI development tools can make development faster, easier, and more accurate.
Development automation in testing, debugging, and deployment will also help reduce time.
Also, as Data Management becomes more critical than ever, tools that provide deep insights will be a must-have.
Another relevant aspect of 2023's tech is Cloud-Native Development, which enhances both horizontal and vertical scalability.
DevSecOps practices are gaining traction as it allows to manage complex processes with greater accuracy.
Finally, teams are also leveraging emerging techs like Blockchain to seek broader opportunities.
These trends point towards faster, easier and wiser development. The landscape is full of exciting opportunities!
Besides the prior, as a developer, I believe a trend that will keep growing is Progressive Web Apps or PWAs. Thanks to their low development costs, companies and teams will start using them. Yet, other things can give a more personal approach to our field. I'd like to see the standardization of the dark mode even more within the industry. — Agustin Salguero, Full Stack Developer @ Capicua
Conclusion
Many technologies will rise this upcoming year.
We've only talked about some of them, yet we view these to have a remarkable impact on 2023.
The tech future seems bright; we cannot wait to see what's coming!
