I found this article which basically describes the trend in software development in the past 2005. I was really glad to see that Microsoft .NET is getting a fast pace over its rival Java. While years ago IDEs for Java were really far ahead compared to Microsoft Visual Studio 6 (I remember the times when Visual Assist was a not a requirement, but rather a must for this IDE, and after all it just give you a quick file navigation and syntax coloring). Well, with the release of Visual Studio 2005 Microsoft provided developers with a IDE, which really is integrated and has intent to help developers in enter into rapid application development. Actually, according to this article, now Microsoft has 67% of the market for IDEs, which is quite expressive about their huge improvement in this area.
Another topic that took my attention from this article, was about the demand for programming languages. It seems like Java is still programming language no. 1. I do know that most developer are very sensitive on this subject - all of us have been a witness if not a participant in *bloody* discussion which one is more superior Java or .NET :-) I am technology oriented so I don't take neither position in such cases - for me what is important is the technology, the programming language is just the tool for implementation. Well, I have preferences of course, but I will never get into such kind of "deadly" fight. However, I think it is positive to know what is the market demand when it comes to programming languages. Thus, every developer knowing the trends in software development in the future years, will be able to react adequately, and if needed, to start learning new technologies so that (s)he is competitive. Those of you who are interested in such kind of trends especially in programming languages, go to TIBOE page which are publishing even monthly reports on the skills demand in programming languages (here is the link).
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