Every new year brings coders and developers new trends and opportunities, and 2024 is no exception. If you are in a software development niche, there is much to watch out for this time, including further integration of AI and VR, microservices, and others. Read on for more actionable predictions in the tech field!
Growth of AI
Artificial intelligence has worked wonders across various industries, not just computing or tech. Yet, 2024 leverages more viable opportunities for software developers willing to work with AI and machine learning. Last year, one of the biggest AI businesses created services specifically for coding and writing, which helped many new developers get into the niche.
This year, it will enhance the possibilities, aiding even experienced coders in their ventures. For example, some artificial intelligence models can already minimize human errors in code. Others can work on insights and analytics.
Evolving Microservices
Microservices have already been recognized as a more efficient way to develop software. It involves several developer teams, each one responsible for a separate service. These teams and services are tied together by APIs. Otherwise, they are completely independent, bringing multiple benefits to the app development system.
This time, though, the approach is evolving further – microservices are taking on multi-runtime or MACH (Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) architecture. That means each microservice can be even more unique and tailored to the application it’s a part of, including programming languages, technological solutions, runtime, and other parts of the architecture.
SDK Monetization
SDK, or software development kit, is a library of features for software developers who don’t want to waste time building apps from scratch. SDKs are created based on the developer’s aims when writing code. For example, you can monetize your apps with SDKs. In fact, in 2024, app developers will see a massive SDK upgrade, with monetization tactics used more frequently. The usual pricing models will be used:
- Cost Per Mille – advertisers pay for every 1,000 times users view an ad;
- Cost Per Action – advertisers pay for every action done in the application (sighing up for an account, clicking on the ad, making purchases);
- Cost Per Install – advertisers pay for every application install.
Software developers will also implement kits to analyze consumer behavior, collaborate with third-party ad providers, and conduct in-app purchases.
AR and VR Return
AR and VR popularity seemed to plummet, but 2024 promises a grand return for these two. This year, they not only get more popular but also receive a badge of high accessibility, which is good news for several industries. AR will stand strong in the medical niche with apps showing the precise location of veins, surgical tool guidance, and more. In education, VR will lead in classrooms, giving students visuals in healthcare, history, science, and other subjects.
Low-Code and No-Code Development
You’ve already heard of individuals creating their websites from scratch without any coding experience. This year, low- and no-code development will move beyond the basics. Platforms with this approach are inspiring users to build whole applications without prior development education. Although no coding background is essential to launch your own business app on no-code platforms, they’re not yet suitable for solving bigger development issues. We predict that this will change in the coming years.
2024 is Big for Software Development
Growth of already-known AI, VR, and AR is expected this year. SDKs are reemerging in the app development world to leverage app monetizing for creators. Low-code and no-code development is a new hit, allowing individuals and businesses to create their own products with little to no experience. These and many more trends will impact the programming world, so fasten your seatbelt and prepare for a ride!
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