As the pace of modernization continues to accelerate, the convergence of application development and networking is set to change how organizations innovate and operate. TheCUBE Research’s latest predictions for 2025 spotlight the key trends driving this integration and the implications for businesses navigating this landscape.

Key trends to watch

AI-augmented development: While AI tools promise automation for tasks such as code generation and debugging, they face limitations in nuanced problem-solving and creative collaboration. A major attempt to replace 50% of developers with AI is predicted to fail, highlighting the enduring importance of human ingenuity alongside AI augmentation.

Unified DevOps platforms: By 2025, half of organizations are expected to adopt unified DevOps platforms, simplifying workflows and reducing operational overhead. This trend signals a maturing market where seamless interoperability takes precedence over niche tools, accelerating delivery cycles.

Low-code and no-code evolution: These platforms are set to grow by 30%, democratizing development and empowering non-technical users to handle routine tasks. This shift allows professional developers to focus on governance and advanced customization, driving innovation at scale.

Networking meets development

The intersection of application development and networking is creating new opportunities for agility and scalability:

• Network as code: Treating networks as programmable entities enables rapid configuration updates, mirroring agile DevOps practices.
• Application-defined networking: Customizable network configurations optimize performance based on specific application needs.
• Multicloud networking: With the rise of multicloud strategies, connectivity across diverse cloud platforms is a top priority.

The convergence

As these trends unfold, the collaboration between developers and networking teams becomes critical. Unified DevOps platforms will require networks to support dynamic application needs, especially as edge computing and microservices architectures gain traction. Secure DevOps practices will integrate automated network policies to enhance resilience and real-time monitoring.

The full article from theCUBE Research dives deeper into these trends, offering actionable insights for enterprises looking to harness this convergence for competitive advantage. Read the full article here.

Watch the complete conversation about the future of application development and networking, with Paul Nashawaty and Bob Laliberte, below: