The Project: A blog post for CodePilot.ai about some of the most interesting tech predictions for 2018. I researched different tech trends and predictions, created summaries for the ones that would be most interesting to CodePilot.ai’s audience, and compiled them into the article below, which was originally posted in January 2018.
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Coming Attractions: Top Predictions for 2018
2017 was a big year — and 2018 looks set to surpass it. Here at CodePilot.ai, we released our first version last summer; since then, we’ve continued to refine and add tons of great features. In the rest of the tech world, developers are making breakthroughs that are likely to redefine our lives in 2018 and beyond. We’ve compiled some of the most exciting possibilities below. Read on for a glimpse of what 2018 might hold for the future of code.
“The End of the Beginning.” No, that’s not the title of the next big post-apocalyptic sci-fi hit (yet). The tech landscape — and with it, our lives — has transformed in recent years, as new developments propel advances in cloud services, automation, augmented reality (AR), AI and deep learning, and more. See why Chris Wolf of VMWare argues that “2018 marks the end of the beginning of a new industrial revolution.”
Can’t stop the progress. Keep an eye out for these 5 trends in 2018: Micah Yost suggests that JavaScript, clean code, and material design will continue to dominate, while functional programming will see a resurgence and “Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) Could Solve Multi-Platform Challenges.” Read more.
Open Source brings its A-Game. XaaS, Rust, R, containers, machine learning, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), and more! Sreejith Omanakuttan covers a lot of ground in his article, “10 Open Source Technology Trends for 2018,” but the bottom line is that open source will be the foundation for most of the progress we make in 2018.
Meanwhile, the top trends in web development will include single page application (SPA), Motion UI, a smoother e-commerce experience, and creepily advanced chatbots, among other things. Read more.
Robot apocalypse? Not yet. Bill Voorhies cautions that widespread adoption of AI, deep learning, and neural networks will not necessarily be as rapid as we think, but he also foresees steady progress — and potential privacy issues — in 2018. Read more.
Looking for a way to spice up regular reality? Augmented (AR) and mixed reality can help. Here are 6 Ways AR Will Change How We See the World in 2018.
Abandon ship! If you’re involved with any of these technologies, Rob Marvin at PC Magazine recommends you reassess your decisions. His aptly-named article, “Tech That Will (Probably) Die in 2018,” sounds dire warnings about the future of the listed apps, hardware, and anyone daring to compete with Amazon.
New Year’s Resolution: Learn a New Language (or an old one). Ben Putano makes some interesting predictions about what will be the “Most Popular and Influential Programming Languages of 2018.” Find out why Jake Ehrlich says JavaScript will fall by the wayside, how Kotlin rose in the ranks in 2017 to become a top contender for Tiobe’s “Language of the Year,” and why C has become popular again (spoiler alert: it had some help from the Internet of Things). Meanwhile, Anadea offers its own list of “Programming Languages That Will Rule the Game in 2018,” including an impassioned defense of Ruby on Rails.
Speaking of the Internet of Things (IoT), Forrester Research has some interesting ideas about where it might go in 2018. From voice-based services to IoT platform consolidation to cybersecurity concerns to blockchain adoption, 2018 may prove to be a transformative year for the future of the IoT. Gil Press summarizes the top “10 Predictions for the Internet of Things in 2018” over at Forbes. (Pssst… Want to get in on the action? Here are the top 6 programming languages for IoT projects.)
Safety first! The cloud has enabled us to make huge strides in just about every industry, but its ubiquitous nature has also led to new security risks. Priya Chawla of ShiftLeft offers 3 predictions about the future of application security.
Blockchain isn’t just for cryptocurrencies. It’s rewriting the rules of everything from commerce to contracts — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. PC Magazine gives us 14 Reasons to Keep an Eye on Blockchain in 2018.
Stay ahead of the curve. Early adopters, take note: “new technologies are emerging that have the potential to revolutionize how we code,” and this article outlines the programming languages and technological advances you’re likely to see more of between now and 2020. Many are new and cutting-edge, so you won’t find a lot of job listings out there, but what better way to find inspiration and the tools you need to create your next brilliant concept or project? Read more.
These articles outline some of what we might see in 2018. Agree, disagree, or think we’re overlooking the Next Big Thing? Weigh in.
Creating game-changing innovations of your own? If you’re struggling to find the code you need, we can help! CodePilot.ai’s code search keeps you coding so that you can focus on what’s important: your project.
Here’s to 2018 and the new industrial revolution!