2026 Planning Guide for Software Engineering

Key trends and strategies for increased productivity, AI adoption, and improved security

In 2026, software engineering teams will face rising demands for greater productivity, increased AI adoption, and stronger security. Balancing the push for faster results with the need to justify AI use will be a key challenge, as software engineering comes under heightened scrutiny from leadership.

This guide delivers key trends and strategies to help technical professionals focus on engineering fundamentals, embrace platform engineering, and strengthen collaboration with security teams.

Stay ahead—discover how to navigate the evolving demands of software engineering in 2026.

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