The document outlines key trends in software development, highlighting agile development as the dominant methodology among developers. It also discusses the significance of cloud computing, modern scripting languages, and Software as a Service (SaaS) in the industry. Additionally, it addresses the importance of choosing suitable development methods that align with team and organizational needs.

1. Software DevelopmentTrends and Perspectiveswww.softheme.com

2. Table of ContentsThe latest trends

3. Agile development

4. Cloud Computing

5. Modern scripting language

6. Software as a service (SaaS)

7. Service-oriented architecture (SOA)

8. The latest perspectiveswww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Softheme: Software Outsourcing Practices

9. The latest trendsIn this ever-changing world of software development it’s extremely important to keep up with current technologies, methodologies and trends.www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Softheme: Software Outsourcing Practices

10. The latest trendsTrendsModern scripting languageSoftware as a service (SaaS)Cloud ComputingAgile developmentService-oriented architecture (SOA)www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Softheme: Software Outsourcing Practices

11. Agile development Agile increased its dominance as the software development methodology of choice with over one-half selecting its use as their preferred method, notably up from 42% in 2009. Iterative was the second most selected methodology with 13% giving it their top choice.www.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Softheme: Software Outsourcing Practices

12. Agile development Start work on release N+1Life Cycle Iteration –1 Iteration –1 ReleaseIteration 0 Iteration –1 Construction IterationsProductionRetirementDeliver a working system which meets the changing needs of stakeholdersRemove the systemcompletely from productionDeploy Release N into ProductionOperate andSupport Release NSelect the projectInitiatethe projectwww.softheme.com Outsourcing to Softheme™ Softheme: Software Outsourcing Practices

13. Cloud ComputingRecap of Cloud computing propertiesDistributed

14. Load Balanced

15. Secured