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Engineering Trends 2024
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
In the ever-evolving software engineering industry, adaptation and foresight have become the hallmarks of success. Our annual software engineering trends report outlines the key to success in the industry: adaptability and foresight. This year, we've identified 17 next-gen software trends across three main areas, leading to six major outcomes that will define the future of software enterprises.
Categorizing the Trends Across Six Key Outcomes of Next-Gen Software
Resiliency
Being resilient means recovering quickly from setbacks, adapting to challenges, and withstanding adversity. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of resilient software solutions that can seamlessly adapt to changing circumstances.
Learn moreOptimization
Optimization refers to improving processes, systems, or resources to enhance performance, or overall outcomes. Simplified maintenance, upgrades and enhanced agility are some of the profound outcomes of optimization trends.
Learn moreEfficiency
Efficiency refers to the effectiveness of a system or process in achieving its intended goals with minimal waste of resources, time, or effort. Efficient products and platforms can result in improved quality and reduced inconsistencies with reliable deployments
Learn moreGrowth
Growth refers to enhancing and expanding software products via incorporating new features and adopting cutting-edge technologies. Technological growth often leads to robust and competitive products contributing to the overall success.
Learn moreExperience
Modern users demand personalized experiences and unique functionalities, making a one-size-fits-all approach obsolete. This can result in increased user retention & improved conversion rates, contributing to the overall success of a software product or service
Learn moreProductivity
As software systems become increasingly complex and deadlines tighten, maximizing developer productivity has become a top priority for organizations.
Learn moreOur Impact
In 2024, the software engineering landscape is characterized by a blend of exciting advancements and transformative disruptions. Notable trends include the decentralization of innovation, where expert networks at the company's edge play a central role, fueled by technology's power.
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Software engineering trends identified for 2024
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Core dimensions of NextGen SW
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Essential outcomes
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Strategic frameworks
