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Welcome to this special edition of The InfoQ eMag, which contains a comprehensive collection of our popular InfoQ Trends Reports from 2024. Our reports have delved into the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions. We have aimed to provide insight into cell-based architectures, working within socio-technical systems, large and small language models (LLMs and SLMs), and the state-of-the-art within the Java ecosystem.
This collection does not just reflect the past year's technological trends. We aspire to use it as a guide for future exploration and innovation. Each report serves as a lens through which we view the world of software development and delivery. Whether you're a developer, architect, technology leader, or enthusiast, these reports offer valuable perspectives to help you plan your future roadmaps and explore emerging technologies and practices.
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The InfoQ Trends Reports 2024 eMag includes:
- Software Architecture and Design Trends Report 2024
Our flagship report, the InfoQ Software Architecture and Design Trends Report, analyzes key technologies, techniques, and trends for architects and senior developers. This report informs our monthly newsletter, weekly podcast, and QCon/Dev Summits. This year, the report delves into cell-based architectures, privacy engineering, and the enduring impact of data on architectural decisions, with a focus on potential AI/LLM applications. Notably, the influence of Team Topologies is prompting architects to prioritize socio-technical considerations, such as team structures and responsibilities, in their design decisions.
- Culture and Methods Trends Report 2024
This report examines challenges of remote work, fosters innovation and collaboration, and highlights the multifaceted contributions of Staff-Plus engineers. The report emphasizes the importance of measuring developer experience (DevEx) and integrating climate impact into software quality attributes. The accompanying podcast explores the responsible use of AI, emphasizing that while AI and LLMs can augment programmer capabilities, they cannot replace human expertise and creativity.
- AI, ML, and Data Engineering Trends Report 2024
This report explores the revolutionary advancements in AI and ML, emphasizing the rise of LLMs and foundation models. While many models remain closed-source, the shift towards open-source models, spearheaded by companies like Meta, is gaining momentum. The report highlights the growing importance of AI-powered hardware, including AI-enabled GPUs and PCs. Recognizing the constraints of LLMs, the report anticipates increased exploration and adoption of smaller language models (SLMs).
- Java and JVM Trends Report 2024
This report concludes the emag, exploring Java's evolving release process and underlying technologies. The six-month JDK release cadence provides developers with greater flexibility. Exciting new features like Compact Object Headers (Project Lilliput) and nullability are being introduced. The report analyzes Java adoption rates, revealing Java 17 as the most widely used but not the dominant version. New Relic 2024 State of the Java Ecosystem data shows a 35-33-29% split for Java 17-11-8, respectively. This data demonstrates Java's ongoing innovation and departure from its past reputation as a slow and legacy-bound platform.
As you read this collection of our trend reports, we encourage you to reflect on how these trends resonate with your experiences, challenge your perspectives, and inspire your future roadmap. We aim for this emag to become a guide and a catalyst for your continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-changing realm of technology.
Thank you for reading! And, as always, please send any feedback to us at editors@infoq.com
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