Software Development Trends In 2021
By Intellectsoft
2020 has been a year like no other, that much is obvious. Beyond the economic implications of the ongoing health crisis, with digital becoming the main (and, in some cases, only) channel of engagement with customers, the pandemic has also forced many organizations to review their digital strategies while simultaneously managing new technical challenges. Software development services have never been more important to businesses as they are now, especially with more organizations relying on the expertise of developers to help in enterprise innovation by delivering custom software development services and solutions that will improve operational performance and customer experiences.
That said, as 2020 gradually comes to an end, 2021 promises a myriad of new trends in the software development landscape that will help organizations become more competitive in this new era. This article will walk you through some of those anticipated trends set to influence software development service in the coming year.
Native Apps will dominate the market
Native App development is already unparalleled as it is, going forward, software developers can expect this trend to dominate software development services. Native apps are software programs designed to run only on specific devices like smartphones. Since they are uniquely designed for certain platforms, native apps generally provide a better user experience and more powerful performance when compared to hybrid apps. As a result of this, more and more businesses are investing in multiple native apps for iOS and Android to enable them to provide their users with a better experience.
With the increasing popularity of smartphones in the market coupled with the ever-increasing dominance of iOS and Android operating systems in the market, it doesn't seem like an investment in native app development will dwindle anytime soon, not in 2021 or in the foreseeable future as a matter of fact.
Cloud technology is here to stay
Did you know that in 2020, the cloud services industry generated almost $40 billion in revenue, taking its market value to a total of $266.4 billion from the $227.8 billion in 2019, an 17% growth in just one year? With these figures, one fact has surely been established; in software development services, cloud technology is where the big bucks are at. In 2021, it is expected that cloud vendors like Google, Microsoft and Amazon will continue to rake in lots of cash thanks to cloud technology.
The reason behind the trend is simple: there are several companies on the cloud and more are expected to move there. Businesses of all sizes, whether it's a small entrepreneurial startup or a multinational corporation, and businesses across several industries, from health care to intelligence agencies and even government organizations are all turning to cloud providers for data storage.
Cloud technology offers great security, scalability and flexibility when it comes to data storage and considering the ever-present threat of hackers which could lead to a security breach, organizations will want to ensure they are taking measurable steps to safeguard their sensitive data and avoid a data breach and other activities that might compromise the privacy
of data.
5G Technology will be unparalleled
The 5G technology made a lot of waves in the first quarter of 2020, albeit undeservedly for being a cause of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Although that was immediately disapproved by scientists and the discourse eventually died down, come 2021, software developers can expect the 5G technology to return as a trend, but for all the right reasons this time around. With the use of new radio frequencies and speed reaching 100 Gbps, the 5G technology is about 100 times faster than 4G networks and experts in the software development industry predict that it will lead the standard data transmission with 1.4 billion devices around the world in the next five years.
5G technology is specifically designed for compute-intensive apps like augmented reality, virtual reality, and 4K video streaming. Software developers interested in creating designs and features that enhance business performance will find this technology especially useful. With the promise of better data transmission and faster network, the 5G technology is no doubt a great contender for one of the top trends in the industry in 2021.
Investment in Artificial Intelligence will increase
In 2021, integration of business processes with Artificial Intelligence will be a competitive differentiator. There is no denying the impact of AI in software development service, it can expedite an outcome, enable more informed decision-making, and deliver more relevant and meaningful customer experiences.
Tech giants like Google, Apple, and Facebook are already on the AI trend as seen in their integration of AI-based predictive analytics in the applications to improve user experience. With that said, in the coming year, the ability to add cutting-edge AI capabilities to projects and business processes will be critical for organizations, particularly if you are looking to make great strides in your industry.
Progressive Web Apps will be the next big thing
Progressive Web Apps are hot right now in the software development landscape. PWAs are simply web applications designed to run on mobile devices. Think of an app that offers the functionality of native apps along with website accessibility but without involving app stores or taking up storage space on your smartphone. That's what PWAs are. In essence, PWAs offer a similar user experience to native apps in that they can send push notifications and access device hardware, such as cameras for uploading pictures and videos.
However, here's the catch, you don't have to download them from app stores, you don't have to constantly update them and they don't take up space on your device, as they are usually under 1MB in size.
Also, progressive Web Apps are a lot easier to develop and maintain compared to native apps. You can install PWAs on the home screen of your smartphone, laptop or PC and use it without a browser. Altogether, PWAs are useful for development and discoverability, and you can expect them to be big in the software development landscape come 2021.
Final thoughts
Software development is imperative to the growth and success of any business and organizations that pay attention to new trends and changes in software development services and leverage the services provided by software technology, will dominate their industries in 2021 and beyond.
If you're looking to leverage software development services to help your business innovate, evolve, and grow, Intellectsoft can help you out with that. At Intellectsoft, we create production-ready custom software development services to help our partners accelerate disruption both within their organizations and industries. Get in touch with us today and let's discuss how we help you build innovative software solutions for your business.
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