From security concerns to low job retention rates, software development in 2022 faced a range of notable challenges. In order, ITPro Today’s It highlights how these challenges are impacting the field, and the new strategies and tools developers are using to overcome them.
For a comprehensive understanding of the state of software development, check out the 10 most read stories below.
1. 5 tips for inclusive product design
Ready to use development tools and AI services to drive inclusion and accessibility in your product design? We’ve put together five key suggestions.
2. Developer burnout fuels mass migration of retirees
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so do the mass resignations. As developers reassess their relationship to their work, IT departments must address burnout and “enable a broader workforce to ease the burden on developers.” Read his Sean Michael Kerner analysis of his February 2022 MuleSoft recruitment and retention survey.
3. GitHub Copilot debuts Amazon CodeWhisperer AI-assisted development tool
2022 saw the emergence of an unprecedented number of artificial intelligence models. Learn about a new group of AI tools aimed at helping developers write code faster.
Related: What is AI-assisted coding and should I use it?
Four. Postman State of the API report reveals challenges
In August, Postman released its annual State of the API Report. This article focuses on the key findings of the API Spending and Security report, as well as future predictions for APIs in software development.
Five. What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu Linux is a free and open source operating system distributed by Canonical. Learn more about Ubuntu, its various editions, and the advantages and pitfalls of Ubuntu Desktop.
Related: How to install Docker on Ubuntu
6. Weighing the Pros and Cons of Being a Full-Stack Developer
This article is a great resource for developers considering a career shift. Here, Christopher Tozzi details his three advantages and his three challenges of assuming the full-stack developer role.
7. What is GitHub and what is it used for?
With 83 million active users, GitHub may be the single most important platform for software developers. If you’re new to software development, this guide explains how GitHub works, how it compares to major competitors, key features and benefits of using it, and additional resources to continue learning.
8. Top 7 Open Source Tools and Frameworks for Metaverse Development
2022 saw the metaverse open up new opportunities for software developers — despite the platform’s mixed reception. Check out our list of seven open source resources created to streamline metaverse development please.
9. Challenges and Opportunities in 2022 Open Source Report Details
This 2022 Open Source Report review explores the recent growth of open source software in the face of security concerns.
Ten. The Metaverse Enables Software Developers to Explore New Horizons
Want to dig deeper into metaverse development? The final top software development article of the year covers everything from pros and cons to best practices about the metaverse. Explore the many ways developers are using the Metaverse to build new applications and immersive experiences.
About the author
Dylan Fisher is the author of “The Loneliest Band in France”. Dylan earned his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is currently pursuing his PhD in Creative Writing at Georgia State University in Atlanta. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife Danielle and his two dogs Rosie and Daisy. Follow him on Twitter: @dylfisher.
