🛍️ 3 Emerging App Trends in 2025

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🧠 Deep-Dive: 3 Emerging App Trends in 2025

I have been reading the State of Application Development Report by outsystems lately.

The report is quite comprehensive, including the results of a massive survey of 1666 participants of various sizes.

There are 3 emerging application development trends according to the survey results.

1. Building “New Things” Takes Center Stage

Organizations are more committed than ever to creating new applications that deliver business impact. Here’s what the numbers reveal:

• 74% of IT teams plan to build 10 or more apps in the next year.

• 45% are targeting an ambitious 25+ new apps within the same timeframe.

What’s driving this surge? A focus on external, customer-facing applications. Businesses are leveraging these tools to:

• Improve engagement with end users.

• Address market demands faster.

• Stay competitive with cutting-edge technologies.

2. Modernization as a Growth Tool

For years, legacy systems were seen as barriers to progress. However, modernization is now a cornerstone of innovation, with 73% of organizations recognizing its critical role.

• 42% of respondents cite legacy technology as the top blocker to innovation.

• Low-code platforms are emerging as the heroes, helping businesses modernize without excessive costs or delays.

3. Customer Experience as a Priority

The digital customer experience is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business imperative - this has been a must for startups for a long time.

With 47% of organizations focusing on customer-facing apps, the demand for seamless, personalized experiences is higher than ever.

This trend reflects a broader shift toward user-centric design. Organizations are prioritizing the needs of their customers to:

• Reduce churn rates.

• Boost loyalty and retention.

• Drive revenue growth.

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