As 2022 is now here, tech personnel and firms must take note of the new trends in the software productivity space and adjust accordingly to meet the growing expectations of the market. The future is uncertain, and if we have learned anything from the past several months is the value of being prepared for the unexpected. 

Working remotely

The freedom and ability to operate from anywhere will be permanent in the future of software development. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of remote work among developers, with a reduction of office working by 74% since the pandemic hit. Studies also suggest the growth of hybrid working — some work done remotely and others into the office — will be imminent. Firms are expected to accommodate remote working systems by 46% compared to before the global health crisis. 

Artificial intelligence and associated innovations

The power of artificial intelligence (AI) will also be leveraged. 2022 will be an important year in the use of AI, especially in the software development space. Integrating AI into existing technologies will offer a meaningful platform for better decision-making, better outcomes, efficiency, automation and enhanced digital experience.

Cross-platform development

Cross-platform development will be on the rise come 2022 and the years beyond. Because of the challenges associated with the development of “only for iOS”, “only for Android” or “only for Windows,” software development enterprises are increasingly exploring cross-platform development. With the help of innovative technologies, cross-platform development will be able to support different platforms with a single code base, thereby reducing the need for additional engineering resources. 

Cybersecurity

The future of the development of software will see a significant rise in the changing demands of cybersecurity. The progression into an intense digitally interconnected era means business enterprises can no longer ignore cybersecurity threats. Criminal activities in the virtual space are costing businesses up to $6 trillion a year according to recent research. Therefore, software developers and customer software companies are forced to deviate from the traditional cyber protection measures such as firewalls and anti-virus software to rethink new ways of protection.