Top 5 Software Development Trends You Need to Know in 2017

We are in the last quarter of this year. Software Developers must be thinking about the software development trends that will rule the year 2017. Honestly, it is not easy to keep pace with all that’s happening in the ever-changing software development industry. In the last few years, we have seen a number of changes in the tools, frameworks, devices, libraries, and languages. Thus, it becomes imperative to know about the approaches and methodologies that will play a vital role in software application development in 2017.

 1. Agile Will Remain One of the Favorite Methodologies

Agile methodology is being used in the industry for over 10 years. Around 80% of the software development companies are dependent on Agile for the success of their projects, and it’s becoming more popular day-by-day. Even public sectors companies, which are considered to be conservative, are adopting agile. Recommendations for integrating Agile into corporate procedures is also doing rounds. Besides, non-tech management also prefers the methodology.

There are many reasons behind the popularity of this methodology. First and foremost, it is less time consuming, which results in quick software development. It also lets the developers improve the software as per the requirement. It is also great for providing a safety net. Agile encompasses all those aspects that an organization needs. It is because of agile that small cross-functional teams are able to perform efficiently.

2. IT Automation to Be Transformed

Automation will also remain a popular trend in 2017 and beyond. However, it is expected that it will go through a significant change; IT automation will be implemented systematically rather than opportunistically. We must pay heed to the evolvement of IT automation so that it can be changed from scripting to deterministic to heuristic design. Currently, only a few organizations that have the required tools and hardware use Heuristic automation.

3. Version Control Not a Simple Tool For Managing Code

Version Control is an important tool that is used by software developers for not only managing code but also building artifacts. It is also used for all sorts of the digital devices across organizations. It is very useful for the non-development teams as it lets them include all project related assets like web content, CAD drawing, artwork, and diagram etc. alongside codes. Keeping codes together with other project assets helps in the success of DevOps practice. 

4. IoT Development ‘A Mega Trend’

IoT is developing so rapidly that it is considered that solutions available today will no longer be in use in just around 2 years. That’s why, IoT is known by several terms like ‘the next industrial revolution’, ‘third wave of the internet’, ‘Mega Trend’, and ‘Internet of Everything’. It relates to not only a particular thing but many concepts like a smart thermostat, smart bracelets, industrial equipment, built-in sensors attached to vehicles and remote monitoring for home. 

It is expected that the market of ‘machine to machine interaction’ powered by IoT development will rise very rapidly. The investments made in IoT Solutions will reach $6 trillion dollars by end of 2016. The demand for skilled tech workers and specialized tools along with the methodologies will also grow very rapidly. It is also well thought-out that it will be useful from a security point of view as IoT will take enterprise security to the next level. Operations can be refined and automated with the combination of the big data analytics and internet connected devices. 

5. Big Data

Big Data Analysis is used for solving a number of problems nowadays. It is useful for almost all organizations, no matter, it is in the health sector, public services sector, or politics. In fact, it has become possible just because of Big Data Analytics that police have become more efficient in cutting down the crime rate. MBI works on the climate and local temperature to find the causes of Malaria. Data is being used for making predictions about the site of upcoming outbreaks.

At present, a huge amount of unstructured data is being collected. The speed of collecting such data will increase very rapidly because of the increased use of IoT. Besides, the need of building a new data architecture will also mount so that real time input and unstructured data can be handled efficiently.

All the above trends will dominate throughout the year 2017 and will definitely influence the way software development companies function.