### Key Trends in IT and Programming for the Next Few Years
### Key Trends in IT and Programming for the Next Few Years With current technological trends and the upcoming Bitcoin halving (around 2024), several key directions in IT and programming are likely to define the industry's development: --- ### **1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning** The development of neural networks, transformers, and generative models (e.g., GPT-4 and beyond) will continue. Optimizing AI training and integrating it into areas such as autonomous systems, big data analysis, and medical diagnostics will be essential. **Source**: *Forbes*. --- ### **2. Quantum Computing** While quantum computers have not yet reached mass adoption, their progress accelerates each year. Programmers will develop new algorithms for quantum systems, revolutionizing fields like cryptography, pharmaceuticals, and materials science. **Source**: *MIT Technology Review*. --- ### **3. Blockchain and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)** Blockchain is expanding its applications beyond...