have a discussion about Best Software Development Tools for 2024. The software landscape is changing every time, the technology, methodology, developer needs are changing. With developers readying for 2024, there are some very cutting edge tools they are plugging into to optimize their workflows, facilitate collaboration, and simply improve code quality. In this blog, I’ll discuss some of the top software development tools for 2024, from code editors to CI/CD platforms and more.
1. Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Category: Code Editor
As far as 2024 goes, VS Code is still leading the charge for most popular code editors in the world as it is the go to IDE for developers because it is lightweight, a small file that runs in the background with tons of amazing features. You can also install extensions that radically change the workflow with the point and click editor, or unlock more features with a simple touch of code. VS Code has a huge library of extensions ensuring that you can tailor it to any programming language or framework, from Python, JavaScript, to C++ and beyond.
Key Features:
- Rich extension marketplace
- Version control using integrated Git
- Live Share, real time collaboration
- Smart completions, based on variable types, function definitions, imported modules and with IntelliSense
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Completions based on variable types, function definitions, and imported modules, with IntelliSense.
2. GitHub Copilot
Category: AI-Powered Coding Assistant
In 2024, GitHub Copilot, powered by OpenAI’s Codex, is rewriting code. It is an AI tool powered by an AI that will suggest for you lines and blocks of codes (entirely) based on the context. It is especially good at eliminating boilerplate work and boosting development cycles.
Key Features:
- Code Suggestions that are context aware
- VS Code, JetBrains and other popular editors integration
- Languages supported: Python, JavaScript, Ruby etc.
- Support for exernal frameworks and libraries improved in 2024
3. Docker
Category: Containerization Platform
The need for a Docker extends its presence in 2024 as a smart development tool, because the applications developed on a developer machine should effectively work when the application is deployed on the target environment. By running your applications as containers, Docker allows the deployment of your applications to be easier and keep them consistent from development to production.
Key Features:
- Orchestrating large scale applications seamlessly with Kubernetes
- Complex systems – multi platform builds
- Ready to use vast ecosystem of Docker images
- Security in containers in 2024
4. Jira
Category: Project Management Tool
All of this hasn’t changed Jira’s long reign as the project management tool of choice for software development teams. In 2024, the platform for Jira’s cloud-based will have better AI driven analytics, task automation and streamlined workflows. That make it ideal for Agile and Scrum teams who have to track progress and assign tasks as well as manage sprints.
Key Features:
- A set of built in roadmaps for long term project planning
- AI driven task prioritization recommendations
- Support for strong integrations with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab.Customizable workflows and issue types support.
5. GitLab
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Version Control and CI/CD Platform
In 2024, GitLab has been serving as an all in one DevOps platform: with a powerful version control and full Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) suite. Because it allows you to have a full DevOps lifecycle in a single app, it’s very popular in that it’s much less complex to use multiple tools.
Key Features:
- Testing and deploying automated CI/CD pipelines
- DevSecOps advanced Security Testing features
- GitOps workflows and Kubernetes clusters support
- Remote Team Collaboration Features in 2024
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