Top 10 Trending Technologies
Change is the only constant. This applies in your professional life as well. Up-scaling yourself is a need nowadays, the reason is pretty simple, technology is evolving very quickly. I have listed the top 10 trending technologies, which is expected to acquire a huge market in 2019.
So, let’s make a new
year resolution to master any one of the below technologies:
1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Blockchain
3. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
4. Cloud Computing
5. Angular and React
6. DevOps
7. Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Intelligent Apps (I – Apps)
9. Big Data
10. RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
So, the countdown
begins from here.
10. RPA (Robotic Process
Automation):
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Generally, any desk job in any industry involves tasks that are
repetitive in nature and can be automated.
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RPA or Robotic Process Automation allows you to automate such
routine and repetitive tasks.
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You don’t need to write any code to automate repetitive tasks.
In 2019, the trend of bots and machine learning is only going to
skyrocket, which means RPA will become an invaluable skill to have.
9. Big Data:
Big data refers to problems that are associated with processing
and storing different types of data. Most of the companies today, rely on big
data analytics to gain huge insight into their:
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customer,
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product research,
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marketing initiatives and many more.
For your surprise, big data led Germany to win
the world cup.
Hadoop and Spark
are the two most famous frameworks for solving Big Data problems.
If you already have some knowledge of Big Data, splendid! If
not, now is the time to start.
8. Intelligent Apps (I – Apps):
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I-Apps are pieces of software written for mobile devices based
on artificial intelligence and machine learning technology, aimed at making
everyday tasks easier.
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This involves tasks like organizing and prioritizing emails,
scheduling meetings, logging interactions, content, etc. Some familiar examples
of I-Apps are Chatbots and virtual assistants.
As these applications
become more popular, they will come with the promise of jobs and fat paychecks.
7. Internet of Things (IoT):
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Another buzzword that no longer remains a buzzword but has
become a full-fledged technology ecosystem in itself.
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IoT essentially is connecting many devices and creating a virtual network where everything works seamlessly via a single monitoring
center of sorts.
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IoT is a giant network of connected devices – all of which
gather and share data about how they are used and the environments in which
they are operated.
This includes everything
from your:
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mobile phones,
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refrigerator,
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washing machines to almost everything that you can think of.
With IoT, we can have smart cities with optimized:
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traffic system,
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efficient waste management and
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energy use
So, start thinking of some new excuse for coming late to the
office other than traffic.
6. DevOps:
This is the odd
one out in the list. It is not a technology, but a methodology.
DevOps is a methodology that ensures that both the development
and operations go hand in hand. DevOps cycle is picturized as an infinite loop
representing the integration of developers and operation teams by:
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automating infrastructure,
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workflows and
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continuously measuring application performance.
It is basically the process of continual
improvement, so why not start with yourself.
5. Angular and React:
OK, now we are
getting into core tech.
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Angular and React are JavaScript-based Frameworks for creating
modern web applications.
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Using React and Angular one can create a highly modular web app.
So, you don’t need to go through a lot of changes in your code base for adding
a new feature.
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Angular and React also allows you to create a native mobile
application with the same JS, CSS & HTML knowledge.
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The Best part – Open source library with a highly active community
support.
4. Cloud Computing:
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This one is a veteran.
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Most other technologies on this list are alive only because of
the proliferation of cloud computing.
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By allowing companies to save money, and users to simplify their
computing needs, Cloud Computing is one of the most trending technologies that
will stay popular in 2019, without a doubt.
3. Augmented Reality and
Virtual Reality:
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Virtual is real! VR and AR, the twin technologies that let you
experience things in virtual, that are extremely close to real, are today being
used by businesses of all sizes and shapes. But the underlying technology can
be quite complex.
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Medical students use AR technology to practice surgery in a
controlled environment.
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VR on the other hand, opens up newer avenues for gaming and
interactive marketing.
Whatever your interest might be, AR and VR are must-have skills
if you want to ride the virtual wave!
9. Blockchain:
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This is the tech that powers bitcoins, the whole new parallel
currency that has taken over the world.
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Interestingly, blockchain as a technology has far-reaching
potential in everything from healthcare to elections to real estate to law
enforcement.
Understand how blockchain works and your career is as sorted as
the secure ledger this tech is based on!
10. Artificial Intelligence
(AI):
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AI existed even before the internet was born, but it is now that
the data processing and compute power backbone became strong enough to sustain
an entire technology by itself.
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AI is everywhere today, from your smartphones to your cars to
your home to your banking establishment.
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It is the new normal, something the world cannot do without.
Get your hands dirty with AI and have a crystal clear career
ahead of you!
