The Future of Software Development

Derek Johnson
2 min readDec 7, 2022
Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash

When I first started programming in 2015, I remember feeling overwhelmed and needing to figure out where to focus my time learning. I’m a big believer in staying grounded in fundamentals and first principles. However, the software world moves quickly, and sometimes you need to “skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been” — Gretzky

The future of software development looks bright, with new technologies and methodologies constantly emerging to make creating software more efficient and effective. As a career, software development offers a wide range of opportunities for growth and advancement and the potential for high earnings and job satisfaction.

One of the biggest trends in the future of software development is the continued rise of cloud computing. More and more companies are moving their operations to the cloud, which means there will be a growing demand for developers who can design, build, and maintain cloud-based systems. This shift to the cloud will also drive the need for developers with expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and other technologies essential for building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-based applications.

Another key trend in the future of software development is the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Engineers and researchers are…

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Derek Johnson

Philosopher | AI Engineering | Formally @ Apple & Amazon