5 Technologies That Will Shape Digital Development in 2023

Dave Erickson, Thursday, January 23, 2023

CEO Message

Happy New Year everyone, may it be full of happiness and good health for all!! A new year always brings changes, and 2023 promises to be a year of changes. The world is already seeing economic, supply and environmental changes. Inevitably, new technological changes and innovations will emerge while older ones will continue to develop. The most recent trends in software and web development that started in 2022, will undoubtedly continue in 2023, but there are still a lot of improvements to come from those technologies.

Many changes in technology and development have occurred in the last couple of years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made businesses and developers understand that their business and development work can undergo significant chaos and disruption in the blink of an eye. Many business people, technologists and developers realized they must continually learn, unlearn, and relearn new processes, technologies and business models to stay relevant. 

This learning process will definitely happen especially between 2023 and 2024, since this period is seeing the start of global economic change. Inflation, rising developer rates and higher energy costs will mean that the development industry will transform in the next year, and that means businesses and developers will need to change as well. It is this type of change, instability and chaos that usually speeds up innovation and technological advancement to create opportunity in the changing situation.

A lot happens in the background of every innovation that the user sees. Web or mobile developers must stay current with these changes in today’s fast-paced environment. Even though no one can accurately predict the future, it’s crucial to know how the sector is developing and to predict the factors that will have the most influence.

When a business or developer chooses a technically useful tool, it can either make or break a project if they aren’t current with its features and applications. Each project has specific requirements that need to be met by brainstorming, researching and comparison testing to find the best fit.

As we start the year 2023, now is the moment to think about where the industry is heading. What does the future of web and mobile development look like? The following five emerging technologies enter 2023 with the potential to help businesses and developers capture new opportunities during this challenging year. 

Five Fantastic Technologies That Can Help Developers in 2023

2023 offers hope for the software development industry, as there has always been a need for cutting-edge products and services to satisfy the market’s shifting demands.

Here are five practical technologies businesses and developers should take into consideration to create flexible, scalable solutions in 2023:

1. The IoT (Internet of Things)

In 2023, connected devices will be vital to our daily lives and most businesses that we do. As IoT continues to spread, we expect its use to increase tremendously. Analysts forecast these initiatives will contribute to expanding the company’s operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

IoT will significantly affect all industries, particularly the industrial and automotive sectors. Businesses and developers should be ready to use and understand IoT, because this technological trend is here to stay as more items become internet-linked and connected. According to a report, by 2030, 500 billion devices will become internet-linked.

More and more devices, including cars, smartphones, laptops, and home appliances, have sensors that send data to software platforms and networks. Many of these devices may be remotely checked for issues or updates since they are wired or wirelessly connected to other devices, energy grids, or transportation networks.

2. The increasing adoption of AI

AI usage is growing in various IT development and consulting firms as the value and accessibility of the technology increase. Deep learning, machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing are some subsets of AI technology that are currently undergoing rapid development. Over the past five years, each of these subsets has experienced exponential growth.

To enhance user experience and app usability, developers can spice up their mobile app development skills using AI and machine learning. They have significantly eliminated a lot of human involvement, resulting in less human errors.

Whether evaluating the most recent statistics or providing advice on how to solve a problem, AI can help developers make sense of it all. To thrive as a developer in the coming years, you must appreciate artificial intelligence and master how it works, and be aware of how and when to apply it to development.

Improvements in machine learning can keep enhancing computers and robots capacity to carry out tasks without explicit programming. With these developments, firms will automate processes quickly and do away with some of the need for expensive human labor on those types of work and applications. Given its potential among industries and applications, AI can change how businesses operate significantly.

3. Renewed emphasis on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Undoubtedly, virtual and augmented reality should be considered a critical development technology in 2023. The many discussions and developments around the Metaverse and its benefits and opportunities, are a main reason businesses and developers should know about it and understand how to apply it to product development. While AR employs various technologies (such as cell phones) to overlay digital data on the actual world, VR uses a computer-generated landscape an individual can view and engage with by simply by wearing a headset.

The Metaverse and Web3.0 are now helpful for practical training, surgery planning, display items, etc., and has grown more quickly because of these technologies and how more people appreciate them globally. There is no better time to study these changes and their many benefits than now. When you do this, you can position yourself well for different opportunities in 2023. Check out our Podcast on the Metaverse and our Podcast on Web3.0 to learn more.

4. Developers! Prepare for Machine Learning (ML)!

Machine Learning is one of the best software future trends to prepare for in 2023. Although this technology has been there for a while, it’s just now that developers are paying attention to it and use it. One reason Machine Learning (ML) has so much value is its capacity to quickly handle massive volumes of data, enabling businesses to predict trends and other situations with high precision.

Amazon is one company that uses ML technology to predict what products customers will enjoy based on their prior purchasing behavior. We expect that many more companies and employers will embrace Machine Learning in 2023. Businesses and developers can use ML based predictive analytics to build into products the abilities to predict the behavior, search requests and purchases of the end-users.

5. The 5G network

Although the 5G network has existed for some time, brand managers are confident that it will explode in 2023 and rank among one of the top IT trends by 2024. For businesses and developers, that means connectivity will explode, and users will access worldwide internet offers.

5G refers to increased mobile connection speed, a necessary need for integrating complex technologies such as ML (machine learning) or AR into mobile apps. Mobile gaming will have new opportunities thanks to the 5G, making communications more accessible and faster. The best technologies will be included in practical approaches, allowing developers to explore more with the latest applications.

Conclusion

The world of software, web, and mobile development sees the emergence of new technologies and trends every year. And to stay afloat in the future, staying ahead of these technological curves in your sector is essential.

To survive the current upheaval and upcoming competition, developers must keep up with innovations and implement them into their operations by incorporating the latest development trends so that companies and startups in this area can swiftly achieve a competitive advantage.

Staying current and on top of the latest technologies will help you make predictions based on research, implement fresh concepts into your business, and portray yourself as an expert in your sector. 

The above five mentioned emerging technologies for businesses and developers are important to keep in mind for 2023, and should be considered during web, software, and mobile product development.

While some software, mobile, and web development trends may wane, others will keep expanding. As perceptions regarding technology change, developers will need to adjust. These are just a handful of the key developments in application development that we see emerging in the coming years.

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