Improving Software for Society

The IAP is a specialist professional body in the software development field. We believe well-designed software has a positive impact on industry, our communities and future.

We are the voice of our members and aim to uphold and improve industry standards by liaising with government, academia and employers. We have members in over 30 countries and, as a registered charity, are committed to providing a solid foundation to students and a hub of expertise to experienced practitioners.

To find out about becoming a member visit the JOIN THE IAP page, email admin@iap.org.uk or call 020 8004 9085.

WHY JOIN THE IAP

Connections, Community & Careers. As a specialist professional body in the software development field, our members can connect with a wide network of IT experts and professionals, list their skills and services on our Consultant Register, access our JobBoard and benefit from a regular and informative range of Webinars and, share news and ideas at […]

GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

10.03.2026 Game Design & Development Working As A Game Designer & Programmer The role involves conceptualizing game mechanics, narratives, and characters, while implementing them directly in engines such as Unity or Unreal. Responsibilities include prototyping features, optimizing performance, debugging, and collaborating closely with artists to bring creative visions to life, with a strong emphasis on […]

TRUSTWORTHY SOFTWARE FOUNDATION

03.03.2026 About the Trustworthy Software Foundation In 2020, the TSFdn became a subsiduary of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers. The current Chief Executive of the TSFdn is Alastair Revell, Director General of the IAP. Virtually every aspect of our lives is touched by information technology. Our daily lives and industrial processes are now heavily […]

QUANTUM COMPUTING IN 2026

24.02.2026 Quantum Computing in 2026: Progress, Challenges and What’s Next? Quantum computing has evolved from laboratory theory into a strategic priority for governments and major tech companies. While we’re not yet at large-scale commercial deployment, recent years have brought steady technical progress and clearer roadmaps toward practical systems. What Makes Quantum Computers Different? Classical computers […]

IS THIS A NEW ERA FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS?

20.01.2026 Claude Code: The Next Phase in AI Coding Accelerate Development. Automate Tasks. Understand Complex Projects. Claude Code is an advanced AI-powered command-line tool from Anthropic (www.anthropic.com) that functions as an intelligent coding agent. It enables developers to automate development tasks, debug and understand codebases, and build features directly from the terminal using natural language. […]

NEW GOV.UK CYBER ACTION PLAN

13.01.2026 New Government Cyber Action Plan. Tackling Threat to Make Public Services More Secure and Resilient £210 million has been invested to strengthen cyber resilience across government to tackle threats and strengthen public services. People want and need to feel more confident when, for example, applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare. The plan […]