The Future Of Programming
An introduction
The world of technology is shifting, evolving, and adapting to global market trends faster than ever before. According to a Forbes article, many senior technology executives are predicting big changes in software development in 2019, such as multiplatform user interface (UI) development, native analytics modules, AI-first development, and human behaviour modelling.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), software developers have a strong job outlook. The job growth rate for the profession is expected to rise by 24% (more than three times as fast as the average for all occupations) between 2016 and 2026. That is 302500 jobs that are expected to open up for software developers across the country.
Will programmers have a job in the future?
Some are worried that programming, just like any other job, is at a risk to be made obsolete in the future. The main argument given is usually that of AI and automation: What if AI can program other things or itself? What if we can automate much of the same code programmers now do? In a way, the worry is somewhat understandable.
We need only to look at companies such as Wix and SquareSpace, which allow anyone to design and "build" a website without ever having to learn HTML and CSS. If we want to build a website by ourselves at home, we can do it.
AI and machine-based learning can automate coding and help programmers to write faster and better code. When combined with intelligent “Integrated Development Environment” — software used by programmers when they are writing code in a specific platform such as Visual Studio, it can save companies a lot of time and money.
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5G and programming
The other big change in programming over the next decade will be 5G. Increased network and computing capacity where we can download a HD movie in just 2 seconds. It will lead to changes in programming languages and new programming languages that can capitalise on the computing power of 5G network and build software applications using the network, including for transformational projects.
5G will be fast and powerful enough to take augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality technologies to the mass market.
In the business to business market, this could mean a factory technician can get a support through a VR/AR headset without any delay or buffering instead of providing support over a phone call.
References:
Future of computer programming. Retrieved from https://www.partech.nl/en/publications/2021/02/future-of-computer-programming
The Future of Programming and the Top Languages Programmers Should Know. Retrieved from https://online.maryville.edu/blog/future-program-languages/
Why Low or No-Coding Is the Future of Programming. Retrieved from https://medium.com/swlh/why-low-or-no-coding-is-the-future-of-programming-38f59b907e22
Will Programmers Have a Job in the Future? Retrieved from https://www.futuresplatform.com/blog/will-programmers-have-job-future
