Software engineering is at a turning point. For decades, enterprises and institutions relied on manual coding, siloed workflows, and compliance practices added after the fact. Today, artificial intelligence and automation demand a new paradigm-one that integrates governance, ethics, and innovation at the very core of development.
This groundbreaking book introduces Next-Generation Development (NGD), a discipline designed to unify technology, compliance, and human creativity. NGD is not simply about faster systems; it is about building trustworthy, transparent, and globally aligned frameworks that redefine how enterprises, governments, and educators approach software engineering.
Across thirty chapters, readers will explore:
- Foundations of NGD: How AI-driven workflows transform coding, testing, and deployment.
- Governance and Ethics: Embedding fairness, transparency, and compliance into every artifact.
- Workforce Transformation: Preparing professionals for new roles as curators, innovators, and ethical guardians.
- Global Adoption Scenarios: How NGD is embraced differently across regions, industries, and regulatory environments.
- Academic Collaboration: Universities and research labs advancing NGD as a recognized discipline.
- Long-Term Legacy: NGD as a permanent framework shaping global innovation for decades to come.
Packed with case studies, diagrams, exercises, and instructor-ready materials, this book is both a practical guide and a visionary manifesto. It equips leaders, educators, and innovators with actionable strategies while inspiring a future where human creativity and AI co-evolve.
Whether you are a developer, architect, educator, policymaker, or enterprise leader, Next-Generation Development (NGD) offers the blueprint for building systems that are efficient, compliant, and deeply human in their values.
