What 2025 Holds for Devs in Application Development and Networking

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What 2025 Holds for Devs in Application Development and Networking

2025 promises a landscape of transformation as application development and networking become deeply interconnected. Paul Nashawaty and Bob Laliberte from TheCUBE Research outline pivotal trends reshaping how developers approach their craft and collaborate with other teams.

Top Trends for Devs

AI-Augmented Tools with Caveats: Generative AI is increasingly used for coding, testing, and debugging. However, replacing developers outright is proving unrealistic. Expect AI to complement, not replace, human creativity in tackling complex challenges.

Unified DevOps Platforms: Developers will benefit from simplified workflows as organizations shift to consolidated platforms that streamline toolchains. This reduction in complexity will free devs to focus on strategic coding rather than managing fragmented tools.

DevSecOps Rises: With 60% of organizations embedding security directly into their pipelines, developers will play a key role in integrating automated vulnerability scanning and compliance monitoring into CI/CD workflows.

Networking Becomes Developer-Centric

Networking is no longer a backend concern; it’s becoming a developer tool:

  • Network as Code: Devs can now configure networks programmatically, enabling agile and responsive systems.
  • Programmable Infrastructure: APIs give developers more control over networking, allowing integration with IoT and cloud services.
  • Enhanced Observability: Tools like AppDynamics are making it easier to monitor app performance across networks, helping devs troubleshoot faster.

Why It Matters

The convergence of app development and networking creates opportunities to optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security. As multicloud and edge computing strategies become the norm, tight collaboration with networking teams will be critical to success.

Want to explore these trends further? Dive into the full article for a comprehensive look at how application development and networking are shaping the future. Read the full article here.

Author

  • Paul Nashawaty, Practice Leader and Lead Principal Analyst, specializes in application modernization across build, release and operations. With a wealth of expertise in digital transformation initiatives spanning front-end and back-end systems, he also possesses comprehensive knowledge of the underlying infrastructure ecosystem crucial for supporting modernization endeavors. With over 25 years of experience, Paul has a proven track record in implementing effective go-to-market strategies, including the identification of new market channels, the growth and cultivation of partner ecosystems, and the successful execution of strategic plans resulting in positive business outcomes for his clients.

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