Developer Trends to Look Out for in 2016

Long ago someone coined the proverb “Change Is the Only Thing Constant”.  Little did we realize even a decade back that change would become the norm of our everyday existence?If you look around, you can see the biggest amount of change taking place is in the world of technology. Be it business analytics or mobile software or third generation graphic user interface, something is constantly being updated every year. So what is going to dominate the market this year? Interested to find out? Read on….

Security

Imagine logging in to an online shopping portal, selecting a product and then purchasing it using online payment. What if you don’t get an order confirmation and still your money is debited. The first thought that happens to cross our mind is regarding the safety of our private information. Cyber safety would undoubtedly play a major role in the year 2016 in determining how our websites would be designed. According to a survey conducted by HP, it has been observed that 86% of web applications when tested showed issues with authentication, access control and confidentiality which happens to be pretty scary.

Moving Beyond Java

You may be tempted to laugh at this trend, because as of now there are still hundreds of jobs that requireJava skillset. Don’t be fooled by the current scenario. Have you ever paused to wonder how many new softwares are being written in the Java? There are many companies who useJava as their main programming language and there are many others who prefer other languages. Java skills are required to maintenance Java based softwares. Oracle has been diversifying its application big time and world is moving to many more alternatives.

A Battle to Become Smart

Yes! You got that right. Soon there shall come a time when a man shall be pronounced smart by the devices he has in his home or more precisely on his body. Almost all major brands, starting from Amazon to AT&T is eying the smart industry that is no longer confined to phones. It’sin your TV, in your washing machine, Microwave and even in your watch. The trend clearly indicates that sooner people shall have wearable’s that would have smarttechnology embedded in them. Google glass and Apple watches have already made inroads and it’s only a matter of time before they can expect more competition from their Chinese and Korean counterparts.

Expect the Front End to Develop Powerful Web Applications

The focus in 2016 would be on the client side model. In the past it was the servers who did the big part of the work and delivered the results to the client. The scenario has changed greatly and people nowadays demand web applications that are more responsive which precisely means that thebulk of applications should be put on the browser rather than on the server.

Embrace the Slow Decline of the Responsive Design

There was a time when developers were expected to create applications that would be compatible with a host of device running on different platforms. The trend has changed and developers are no longer creating different varieties of a similar websites which arecompatible with different devices. People nowadays simply expect a design that can run on any device, irrespective of its screen size or platform.

Get Real with Real Time Activities

A gradual shift in real time scenarios would rise over the period of time. This means not only the business would change, but also your relationship with the customers, vendors and suppliers would change in a big way. This shift in real time scenario would truly bring about a productivity gain for industries operating within the US economy starting from finance to manufacturing and technology. Once this change is implemented the entire concept of how business is done shall undergo a major revolution.