Top 20 Software Development Trends to Pay Attention

Stay ahead in the tech world with the top 20 software development trends. Discover the latest advancements shaping the industry and how they can impact your projects.

Now that 2025 has arrived, it is certain that new technologies will appear while others will continue to advance. The most recent trends in software development that were started in 2024, one of the best years for technology, will undoubtedly continue this year, but there are still a lot of breakthroughs to come.

Major trends in software development for 2025

The course that software development followed in 2024 will be continued in 2025. However, we'll probably be surprised by fresh developments in well-known markets and technology, particularly as they gain in popularity. Companies in the fields of AI, IoT, AR/VR/MR have already announced a number of exciting releases for the next year. As the year progresses, it's probable that new trends may emerge.

We wanted to follow the global developments in the IT sector and examine their practical ramifications in this analysis. We have considered all of these factors in order to provide an in-depth analysis, including technologies, tech stacks, and industry leaders. Let's now look at each trend and consider how it might be used in the future.

Trend #1 Using the cloud is a top trend

In 2022, governmental agencies and organisations as well as startups and established companies all adopted cloud computing. The importance of the technology is acknowledged by hospitals, security agencies, legal authorities, and even the Pentagon. By the end of 2024, it's possible that a sizable number of organisations and institutions will have switched to the cloud globally, not only in the US.

One of the most well-known developments in the software industry is cloud computing, which is so since making the switch has never been simpler. Currently, all multinational corporations are making investments in the technology (with the leaders being Google, Amazon, and Microsoft), enabling cloud computing for both enterprises and consumers. To test whether the Cloud infrastructure meets your demands, you can even receive free credits for the first month.

Trend #2: AWS's monopoly is challenged

The first global public cloud infrastructure that made it possible for companies to move their computer activities to distant servers was Amazon Web Services. AWS won't always be the most well-liked option, despite being the first. AWS controls 32,6% of the market share, while Azure and GCP account for the remaining 22.4%, according to Canalys.

With its Azure infrastructure and the JEDI Cloud initiative, which it is collaborating on with the Pentagon, Microsoft has been competing against Amazon. Google also doesn't lag behind, having made an investment in cloud-native computing, which is aimed at corporate executives and governmental organisations. One of the most promising cloud service companies on the market, Red Hat, was acquired by IBM.

Trend #3: Modifications to container development

Mesos, Swarm, and Kubernetes are some of the container systems that compete with Docker, which has long been one of the most popular ones. The latter has now won the leadership. Kubernetes developed a devoted community and became recognised as the leading resource for container development. Twelve thousand individuals attended Kubecon + CloudNativeCon, which is twice as many as in 2017.

As more developers abandon Docker as their preferred option, Kubernetes will become the industry standard for container development.

Trend #4: Microservices are now widely accepted

More developers are now considering microservices as a top form of architecture as a result of recent advancements in cloud and container development. Long ago, monolith architecture—in which one large service is built and new features are added as the project expands—was shown to be rarely scalable. Even said, due to numerous developments in cloud computing, microservices may only be able to peak now.

Instead of creating a single, excellent service, programmers will divide the functionality into smaller, more manageable chunks. Microservices will make up the programme, with each one performing a single task flawlessly. If a function needs to be updated, make the change in one microservice.

Trend #5: the emergence of Python

Python is a language that may be used for any type of modern development. This language can be used for web development, mobile development, or enterprise projects. Python's capacity to enable performing sophisticated mathematical operations, data analysis, machine learning, and neural network construction sets it apart from other universal languages.

As you can see, the language is already ranking third in terms of popularity behind Java and C. Its growth rate is incredible; the demand for the language doubled. Additionally, Python doesn't take long to learn and may be used for very complicated projects by programmers with higher degrees of expertise.

Trend #6: the emergence of new languages

Although general-purpose languages like C, Python, and Java are still preferred by developers, new languages have their place. Go, Swift, Rust, and TypeScript are just a few of the exquisite languages that have astonished us during the past ten years. The syntax is cleaner, the projects are easier to maintain, and these tools are simpler to learn and master.

New languages are tailored to new hardware and meet high user standards, unlike older languages like PHP, which was founded in 1994. Fast performance, multi-threaded processing, cross-device optimization, and easy deployment are their main priorities. It's significant that these new languages have the support of well-known companies (Go by Google, Swift by Apple, and Rust by Microsoft), who have invested considerably in the development of these projects over the past few years.

Trend #7: The preferred language for web development is still JavaScript

There won't be many surprises for this trend in software development in 2025. The growth dynamics of JS are rather clear. Since AngularJS was introduced in 2014, the language has improved in its capacity to support numerous backend processes at once. It has always been a strong contender for front-end development, and developers like the idea of using JS for both client-side and server-side applications.

JavaScript frameworks are probably going to take the web development world by storm. They may already be there, but as the year progresses, it will be easier to see the trend.

Trend #8: Enterprises adopt native development

We've heard a lot of debates in recent years about whether native or hybrid development is better. Developers were first drawn to hybrid development because of its affordability and simplicity. In any case, cross-OS applications are expected, and hiring one team as opposed to multiple is more cost-effective.

Enterprises realised, however, that ignoring the requirements of native development isn't always the best course of action when creating a complicated and understandable solution. Startups and small organisations will certainly continue to seek hybrid development because it is less expensive, while larger companies will likely return to more dependable native techniques.

Trend #9: React Native will continue to rule hybrid development

Startups and small businesses will continue to favour universal cross-platform development even as organizations will move away from the widespread usage of hybrid solutions. Facebook-supported React Native has been a popular software development trend for many years, and nothing is expected to change.

Although the two other most popular hybrid frameworks, Xamarin and Flutter, give some competition, React Native still offers a better level of code reusability and is easier to master.

Trend #10: TensorFlow is used for AI development

For many years running, artificial intelligence has been at the top of lists of technological advances, and in 2025, that won't change. Large enterprises and smaller startups both continued to invest in artificial intelligence last year. Users become more acclimated to utilizing AI for routine tasks every year, but it doesn't really spark many ethical discussions.

Trend #11: 5G network

Although the 5G network has been in development for some time, communications professionals are certain that it will launch this year and become one of the top IT trends by 2025. For programmers, it implies that connectivity will considerably increase and users will be able to access global internet offers. Additionally, it refers to increased mobile connection speed, a necessary need for integrating sophisticated advances like machine learning or augmented reality into mobile apps.

Mobile gaming will have new opportunities thanks to 5G, which will also make communications considerably faster and more accessible. The best technologies will be included into popular solutions, allowing developers to explore further with novel applications.

Trend #12: edge computing

The future success of cloud computing in 2025 has already been debated. It's hardly the only advancement in computers for the year, though. Cloud computing is no longer an option when software demands real-time data processing under low-quality bandwidth conditions. The application will be unable to connect to faraway data centers if there is no Internet connectivity.

By relocating data to the local network's edge, edge computing makes it possible to solve this issue and gives consumers the option of using the software both online and offline. The edge will be the dominant computing form in sectors like transportation and healthcare where a blackout could result in major losses.

According to statistics, edge computing is expected to grow 28 times between 2018 and 2025. Although some of it has already occurred, edge networks will have a lot more chances in the future.

Trend #13: Instant apps

Instant apps, usually referred to as web apps, gained popularity in 2016, but they had already been widely produced and used before that. Users of both multi-page and single-page applications get an app-like experience without having to download and install any software. To get the entire functionality, simply click the link in the browser. 

Some developers evaluate the functionality of mobile solutions using instant apps. The applications are uploaded to a browser to be evaluated on various devices, much like a webpage. After gathering input, reviewing use cases, removing problems, and releasing a finished mobile solution.

Trend #14: Smart connectivity

It is anticipated that the Internet of Things will disrupt a variety of sectors, including retail and agriculture. Smart homes and personal assistants will still be useful traditional uses, but the emphasis will shift to more universal use cases.

Global markets already recognize the significance of the Internet of Things because it transmits emergent alarms, offers constant control over the network of devices, and gives real-time information without the need for human intervention.

All industries that must deal with several devices, tools, databases, and locations at once can benefit from these characteristics. IoT sensors have the capacity to gather and transmit data to the network, where it is dispersed across numerous devices. Smartphones and laptops exchange information and provide a more comprehensive picture of the state of the system as a whole.

Trend #15: Different kinds of reality

Long before 2024 arrived, it was prophesied that virtual, augmented, and mixed reality will be major technological developments. The Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality lens, which can be connected to AR hardware and software, has already begun shipping. The FDA has given the virtual reality medical initiative Medivis permission to use an AR kit during operations.

By 2028, the market for AR, VR, and MR will be worth $250 billion, predicts Statista. The solutions are already being made available to the general public and are being used in a variety of areas, including healthcare, retail, banking, education, and transportation.

Trend #16: No-code development

The need for software development is ever growing. Even sectors like agriculture that aren't naturally digital are seeing a rapid digital revolution. Many business owners realize the need for digital solutions but don't view employing a software development team as a top priority investment.

Software development can be executed more simply using responsive graphical interfaces, just as design was made easier with tools like Canva and PicMonkey. With tools like Wix, no-code development has been a popular trend in web design for some time. This trend will spread to other areas of software development in 2025.

Trend #17: DevSecOps' expansion and ascent

For many years, DevOps has been transforming software development processes. Teams are united for a same goal and may create products of greater quality when development and testing are merged. Without needing to rewrite the functionality, developers and testers may start building the product in accordance with best practices from the very beginning by sharing responsibility.

However, one component of the jigsaw was frequently left out of the typical DevOps system. Testing frequently omitted important security procedures, leaving the finished product vulnerable to online attackers. This problem can be solved by using the DevSecOps development approach, which places security at the centre of the endeavour.

A fresh approach to integrating security procedures into the development process is DevSecOps. Instead of joining projects later, security teams start working on them right away, assisting developers and testers in maximising the security of their operations from day one.

Predictive analytics, trend #18

Businesses and organizations may forecast occurrences by studying the past using machine learning. Data science algorithms gather knowledge about past events, organise it, locate patterns and logical connections, and identify trends that are most common. Future occurrences can be predicted by machine learning, together with the variables that will bring them about. Business owners can avoid these trends by using this information.

Numerous new professions, such as predictive maintenance, are spawned by predictive analytics. This method of maintenance is based on continuous data analysis; the programme examines the equipment's history and present condition to forecast when it will likely break. The maintenance staff receives this information so they can address the problem before it results in downtime.

Trend #19: New technological advances for self-taught programmers

Particularly for abilities like Python development or Node.js development, demand for software engineers is consistently rising. However, colleges are unable to keep up with the rapidly evolving digital trends and continue to offer out-of-date courses that are irrelevant to the needs of current companies. 

There is no need to pay for pricey college tuition because online learning platforms like Udemy and Coursera give new developers new perspectives on their chosen area and programming tools. Business owners and IT firms need to be aware of this trend and prepared to hire non-degreed workers.

Trend #20: Outsourcing development

Business owners might benefit from enhanced flexibility and cost-efficiency by outsourcing software development. Managers can partner with a remote provider and pay the team on an hourly or project-by-project basis rather than hiring new in-house developers and paying them on a regular basis if in-house teams lack expertise in specific tech stacks.

Growing markets for software development in Eastern Europe, particularly Ukraine, put Western competitors in fierce rivalry. Due to the disparity between local prices and American ones, developers charge substantially less for their services while maintaining a similar level of skill. As a result of their involvement with various sectors and stacks, they have a far broader understanding of the potential solution.

By fusing knowledge from multiple industries, a remote IT partner can provide an out-of-the-box software solution that a business owner wasn't even thinking about.

Conclusion

In 2024, many organisations will have a hard time adjusting to security changes. You need a strong team that can contribute talents outside of your internal technology stacks if you want to address technological developments.

We at BirajTech Services provide renowned software development and testing services worldwide. The most recent changes in software development trends are constantly being followed by our staff. We are prepared to evaluate the demands of your organisation, the state of your digital transformation, identify the major obstacles, and find innovative ways to overcome them. We make sure that our technology satisfies your needs while keeping an eye on measurable commercial outcomes.

Contact our team if you have an idea for a current or upcoming project. We will examine your business strategy, the market, and your target audience before developing the best tech stack for their needs.