Software Development Trends 2023 – with insights from Ardent software experts

Technology is always moving, what does it have in store for software development in 2023? We look at some of the key software development trends in 2023 with insights from the Ardent software development team, who have been building software for over a decade.

AI-assisted software development will become popular

AI is already popular in the tech world, however, we will see a continuous adoption of AI where software development is concerned. In a recent LinkedIn poll, we found that Chat GPT, an AI tool which has sparked conversations about its ability to replace Google is likely going to assist developers (46%) in their efforts when building software particularly debugging code. This is just one of the examples of AI-assisted software trends we can see growing in 2023. Some other notable technologies which will drive the use of AI for software development are GitHub Co-pilot and Amazon Code Whisperer.

“I think technologies such as Chat GPT will help developers achieve the results faster, especially with regards to conversational chatbots. However, I do not believe that they can entirely replace software developers. Other alternatives are still in market like Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, Jasper Chat etc.” 

Vikas Bare, Technical Account Manager

Businesses will further adopt low code and no code approach

The adoption of a low and no-code approach to software development is not a new phenomenon, it has been around for several years. However, with businesses facing talent shortages and skills gaps, we can see further investment in low-code and no-code technologies. These technologies enable everyday users to build software by dragging and dropping pre-coded elements with a significantly reduced development time and a quicker go to market. This saves the business the headache of finding experts and also empowers their employees to improve efficiency and productivity. With major technology vendors such as Microsoft pushing low-code applications such as those within the Power Platform, we will continue to see low code, no-code approach evolves and expand.

“Low code, no code great for those businesses that do not have access to technical expertise as you can easily build software with drag and drop features. However, keep in mind licensing per user, as there is open-source alternatives also on the market”.

Surendra Malusare, Software Solution Lead

“You can achieve a go-to-market much faster with low code/no code approach to software development as it is easier to do, requires fewer resources and is cost-effective. However, there are major limitations when it comes to complex or more sophisticated functionality requirements. Therefore, ideal for businesses that want simple software with an urgency to go live”.

Surendra Malusare, Software Solution Lead

Python popularity grows

Python is undeniably one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It's versatile and has provided the foundation for the creation of many leading technologies including the likes of GitHub, Bitbucket, MongoDB, and Django. With the ability to allow data analysis, machine learning and more, Python is the ideal technology to adopt in software projects going forward in 2023. It is one of the most in-demand programming languages, with research by Statista finding just under half of (48%) around the world use Python.

“Python will continue to grow in its demand and popularity for several reasons including the fact it supports all areas of development, from the front end to the data side. Additionally, it is open source, therefore cost-effective and it is relatively easy to learn compared to some of the other programming languages such as C#, Java”.

Vikas Bare, Technical Account Manager

Cloud spending will increase

Gartner forecasts that worldwide spending will grow by over 20% in 2023 from $490.3 billion to $591.8 billion. With the cloud's unmatched benefits such as scalability, agility and flexibility, it is the ideal solution. Therefore, the demand for cloud-native software engineering will see an increase with businesses looking to build software with a cloud-centric approach.

“It is without doubt, the businesses will look to further adopt a cloud-centric approach to their software development because of invaluable benefits on offer such as maintenance provided by the cloud vendor, there is the ability to scale the software, you pay as you use and there are advanced back up regional solutions which ensure continuous up time for software”.

Also, when you manually deploy software to on-premise servers, there will be downtime, and this will be required for updates and maintenance. However, on the cloud, this process is automated and there is no downtime of the applications”.

Surendra Malusare, Software Solution Lead

Cybersecurity continues to be a challenge

With businesses across industries investing in digital transformation, and companies becoming increasingly digitally reliant, there is an increase in cyber security threats. Therefore, cyber security as a concern is a challenge for businesses in 2023 and cybersecurity software will be one of the biggest fields of trending technologies for software development. Therefore, software engineers will need to think outside of the box to analyse potential threats and risks and build measures to mitigate those risks going forward.

“Cybersecurity is a concern, however, there are many standards and processes which can be created to ensure a high level of security. For example, at Ardent we carry out multiple rounds of penetration testing to ensure the software is robust and not susceptible to attacks.”

Vikas Bare, Technical Account Manager

Progressive Web App (PWA)

Another trend we see increasing in popularity and demand is Progressive Web Apps.

“We have created PWA for multiple clients which offer a native-like feel to web-based apps and allows mobile functionality such as access to mobile and GPS. This can be incredibly beneficial for businesses which do not want to create a native mobile app but want to leverage their web app on mobile. Additionally, users have the ability to use the apps without an internet connection, and once the connection is made the data will sync. Great for users with limited access to the internet.”

Deepa Mahtre, Software Team Lead

Ardent, your software development partner in 2023

Our highly skilled software developers engage in continuous learning and development to ensure we are delivering excellence to our clients in line with technology evolution. If you want:

• Build low-code apps but with expert guidance
• Adopt Python in your project for its versatility and functionality
• Build cloud-centric software with scalability in mind
• Ensure your software is built with robust security measures

We can help. If you have an exciting project coming up and you require expertise to bring your vision to life, explore our software development services or get in touch to find out more.

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