About this Report
Social media platforms are increasingly critical channels for tech practitioners seeking timely and relevant insights into software development trends and practices. This report provides an in-depth analysis of how and where technology practitioners seek information and keep updated on software development trends, with particular attention to their social media engagement. The data highlights platform-specific usage trends based on experience levels, professional status, job roles, development areas, and regional differences.
This report is based on data from the 29th edition of our global Developer Nation survey, fielded in Q1 2025, where over 3,000 technology practitioners indicated that they use social media to find information about software development and stay up to date.
Key Questions Answered
To what extent is social media used as an information source for technology practitioners?
Which social media platforms are used the most for information?
How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on experience in software development?
How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on professional status?
How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on development area?
How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on region?
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Methodology
The report is based on data collected from the 29th edition of the Developer Nation survey edition of the Developer Nation survey, a large-scale, online developer survey that was designed, hosted, and fielded by SlashData over a period of 11 weeks between December 2024 and February 2025.