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The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the current state of observability through the eyes of DevOps professionals. We will begin by investigating the adoption of application performance monitoring and observability technologies, and discuss how this is affected by region, company size, and experience levels of the developers. Following this, we will take a deep dive into the most prominent challenges that developers face when setting up and maintaining observability projects. All Insights Observability in software development and the challenges developers face in observability projects Access the Full Preview About this Report The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the current state of observability through the eyes of DevOps professionals. We will begin by investigating the adoption of application performance monitoring and observability technologies, and discuss how this is affected by region, company size, and experience levels of the developers. Following this, we will take a deep dive into the most prominent challenges that developers face when setting up and maintaining observability projects. Key Questions Answered What are the features of a high quality API according to developers? What are developers concerned with in their use of third-party APIs? According to developers what are the key security risks in the use of third-party APIs? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology This report is based on data collected from over 15,000 professional developers who indicated that they use DevOps technologies in the 23rd edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q3 2022. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

This report investigates the state of integration of open and fully open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models by developers who add AI functionality to their applications. While focusing on the broader picture, we explore the types of functionalities developers use these models for, why they choose them over their proprietary alternatives, and the challenges they face. In addition to this, we also take a brief look at the reason why developers might avoid using open or open-source models in their applications. All Insights Developers’ experience with integrating AI functionality A focus on open and open-source AI models Access the Full Preview About this Report This report investigates the state of integration of open and fully open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models by developers who add AI functionality to their applications. While focusing on the broader picture, we explore the types of functionalities developers use these models for, why they choose them over their proprietary alternatives, and the challenges they face. In addition to this, we also take a brief look at the reason why developers might avoid using open or open-source models in their applications. Key Questions Answered Where are developers using network APIs located? What type of projects are network API users building? What types of network APIs are developers using? How do professional involvement and company size influence the implementation of network APIs? What challenges do developers face when using network APIs? How do developers prefer to pay for network APIs? How do pricing preferences differ between regions and companies of different sizes? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of SlashData’s global Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. This survey reached over 2,000 developers who add AI functionality to their applications and answered questions about their experiences with open and open-source models. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

Track adoption, market share and satisfaction All Reports 3rd Party Payment APIs Market Landscape Report Q1 2023 Track adoption, market share and satisfaction Access the Full Report About this Report The Payment APIs Market Landscape Report looks at which payment API offerings developers currently use and how satisfied they are with these products. The report also explores what criteria developers are using to choose payment API solutions, how likely they are to recommend new products, and how the usage of different payment services overlap. Key Questions Answered How popular are third-party payment APIs? What are the most widely adopted payment processing solutions? Do synergies exist between payment APIs? What are the top reasons for developers to adopt and reject a payment API? What vendors are ranking better for each of these adoption and rejection reasons? How satisfied are developers with each payment processing product? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology Data for the report comes from the 24th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which ran between December 2022 and February 2023 and reached more than 25,000 developers worldwide. Of these global respondents, over 5,200 developers answered survey questions regarding payment API offerings. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. This survey reached more than 9,000 respondents from 130+ countries around the world. Landscape of network APIs Exploring developer adoption, challenges, and preferred pricing models for network APIs Access the Full Preview All Insights About this Report The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. This survey reached more than 9,000 respondents from 130+ countries around the world. Key Questions Answered Where are developers using network APIs located? What type of projects are network API users building? What types of network APIs are developers using? How do professional involvement and company size influence the implementation of network APIs? What challenges do developers face when using network APIs? How do developers prefer to pay for network APIs? How do pricing preferences differ between regions and companies of different sizes? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology In this report, we take a look at the current landscape of network APIs. We begin by exploring the percentage of developers using network APIs, their regional distribution, and the types of projects they are working on. Next, we delve into the various types of network APIs developers use and examine how professional roles and company size influence network API adoption. In chapter three, our attention turns to the challenges developers face when using network APIs and how these challenges vary by company size. Finally, we reveal developers' preferences for network API pricing and explore how preferred models vary by region and company size. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

This report is based on data collected from the 26th edition of the Developer Nation survey, which reached more than 10,000 respondents from 135 countries around the world and which ran between December 2023 and February 2024. Hardware architecture - Optimised coding among backend developers Backend developers’ choices, motivations, and challenges for optimising their code for hardware architecture Access the Full Preview All Insights About this Report This report is based on data collected from the 26th edition of the Developer Nation survey, which reached more than 10,000 respondents from 135 countries around the world and which ran between December 2023 and February 2024. Key Questions Answered What proportion of developers are optimising their code for hardware architectures? What proportion of developers are aware of the hardware architecture their code runs on? Which developers are more or less likely to be optimising their code for architecture? Which hardware architectures are developers optimising their code for? How do the demographics of developers impact which hardware architectures they are most likely to be optimising their code for? What motivates developers to optimise their code for hardware architectures? What are the major challenges developers face when optimising their code for hardware architectures? How does the hardware architecture they are optimising for impact their motivations or challenges? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology This report investigates the relationship backend developers have with the hardware architecture their code runs on, and their awareness of the specific architectures and whether they are optimising their code for them. We also profile developers based on their awareness or optimisation behaviour when writing code for the backend. The report also investigates why developers choose to optimise their code for hardware architectures, and what challenges they face. Breaking these down by the hardware architecture illustrates the complex, challenging, but exciting space the changing hardware landscape represents. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

For as long as companies have been around and economists have studied labour markets, worker productivity has been a central focus of conversation and study. In this report, we delve into this concept, examining developer productivity and the factors associated with it using multiple metrics. As this report is focused on developer productivity at work, we focus our analysis exclusively on professional developers. Throughout this report, we examine metrics and factors that are associated with each productivity measurement. Through this analysis, we aim to highlight the pros and cons of framing productivity in various manners. All Insights Measuring developer productivity An overview of its drivers and barriers Access the Full Preview About this Report For as long as companies have been around and economists have studied labour markets, worker productivity has been a central focus of conversation and study. In this report, we delve into this concept, examining developer productivity and the factors associated with it using multiple metrics. As this report is focused on developer productivity at work, we focus our analysis exclusively on professional developers. Throughout this report, we examine metrics and factors that are associated with each productivity measurement. Through this analysis, we aim to highlight the pros and cons of framing productivity in various manners. Key Questions Answered What affects developer productivity? How do you measure developer productivity? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT Methodology This report is based on data collected from 17,000+ developers answering questions in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and August 2023.

Key Questions Answered To what extent are developer teams implementing FinOps practices? How does FinOps engagement vary by company size? Which regions are leading in FinOps adoption? Which FinOps activities are more popular? Does the type of cloud setup used influence the adoption of FinOps practices? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The 30th edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 12,000 respondents from 128 countries around the world. This research report series delves into key developer trends for Q3 2025 and beyond. Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT All Reports Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME The State of FinOps in 2025 How developer teams manage cloud costs across regions and company sizes Access the Full Report About this Report Cloud spending can become one of the largest operational expenses for tech companies. It is often unpredictable due to elastic consumption models, hundreds of services and pricing models, and decentralised purchasing by developer teams (particularly in large companies). Cloud financial management (FinOps) sits at the intersection of finance, engineering, and product, ensuring that cloud resources are used efficiently, focusing on aligning cloud spending with business value, not just cost-cutting. In this report, we examine insights from over 6,300 professional developers working for companies of at least two employees who are using cloud services. We’ll explore the adoption rate of FinOps practices among developer teams and how it differs based on company size and region. Additionally, we’ll cover how teams implement FinOps by looking at the specific practices they have embraced. The report is designed to help technical leaders benchmark their organisations against industry peers and make informed decisions about where to focus their FinOps efforts.

For as long as companies have been around and economists have studied labour markets, worker productivity has been a central focus of conversation and study. In this report, we delve into this concept, examining developer productivity and the factors associated with it using multiple metrics. As this report is focused on developer productivity at work, we focus our analysis exclusively on professional developers. Throughout this report, we examine metrics and factors that are associated with each productivity measurement. Through this analysis, we aim to highlight the pros and cons of framing productivity in various manners. All Insights Measuring developer productivity An overview of its drivers and barriers Access the Full Preview About this Report For as long as companies have been around and economists have studied labour markets, worker productivity has been a central focus of conversation and study. In this report, we delve into this concept, examining developer productivity and the factors associated with it using multiple metrics. As this report is focused on developer productivity at work, we focus our analysis exclusively on professional developers. Throughout this report, we examine metrics and factors that are associated with each productivity measurement. Through this analysis, we aim to highlight the pros and cons of framing productivity in various manners. Key Questions Answered What are the preferred content types for developers? What types of content do developers consume for learning? What types of content do developers consume to keep up-to-date? What types of content do developers consume for problem-solving? How does content consumption differ per experience in software development and geographical location? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology This report is based on data collected from 17,000+ developers answering questions in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and August 2023. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

The report is based on data collected from 14,000+ developers involved in DevOps-related activities who told us about the approaches they use to secure their applications in the 23rd edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and August 2022. Applications and shift-left security Exploring the application security landscape Access the Full Preview All Insights About this Report The report is based on data collected from 14,000+ developers involved in DevOps-related activities who told us about the approaches they use to secure their applications in the 23rd edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and August 2022. Key Questions Answered When and how security measures are being implemented? What type of developers are implementing them? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology Application security is critical as it serves to protect against a variety of threats, including malicious attacks that compromise application functionality, unauthorised access to sensitive information, the injection of malicious code, and/or data-leaks. The shift-left approach to application security is a strategy that aims to encourage security checks from the early stages of the software development process. In our analysis we examine how and when – during the software development process – security measures are implemented. We additionally examine what factors contribute to developers implementing various types of security and the amount of security checks they take. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

Key Questions Answered Which API Management & DevEx Tools are developers: adopting, trialing, assessing and holding? Which API Management & DevEx Tools are rated as the most useful? Which API Management & DevEx Tools are the most likely to be recommended? Which Observability technologies are developers: adopting, trialing, assessing and holding? Which Observability Technologies are rated as the most useful? Which Observability Technologies are the most likely to be recommended? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology Over two weeks in February 2025, more than 300 professional developers using cloud native technologies were asked for their opinions on various observability technologies and platform tools for API management and developer experience that they were familiar with. These two technology groups were identified by CNCF as areas to investigate further for this technology landscape radar. The individual technologies selected are based on those identified by CNCF's End User Technical Advisory Board (TAB). Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT All Reports Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME CNCF Technology Radar Observability Technologies & API Management and Developer Experience Access the Full Report About this Report In Q1 2025, more than 320 professional developers using technologies associated with cloud-native development were asked about their experience and opinions with regard to observability technologies and platform tools for developer experience and API management. The technologies shown to developers were selected by CNCF and CNCF’s End User Community for relevance and importance. The developers surveyed originate from around the world and have a large range of specialities and areas of focus.

This report is based on data collected from over 16,500 developers who answered questions about incorporating generative AI functionality into their applications in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q3 2023. How developers integrate generative AI into their apps Approaches, use cases, challenges, and cloud services used Access the Full Preview All Insights About this Report This report is based on data collected from over 16,500 developers who answered questions about incorporating generative AI functionality into their applications in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q3 2023. Key Questions Answered What percentage of developers have added generative AI features to their applications, and how many are interested? Do developers need to be AI or machine learning experts to create generative AI experiences? How does company size influence the choice of incorporation methods of generative AI functionality? What are the biggest challenges developers face when integrating generative AI functionality into their applications? Which cloud services do developers use the most for integrating generative AI into their applications? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology While the idea of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not new, a lot of progress has been made over the past few years that has made it highly desirable for both end users and software developers. The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the current state of integration of generative AI functionality by developers into their applications. We will begin by investigating the extent to which developers have started incorporating generative AI functionality into their applications, and how this differs across regions and companies of different sizes. Following this, we will explore the different methods developers use to integrate generative AI functionality into their applications, as well as the use cases they target and the challenges they are faced with. Finally, we will look at which fully-managed generative AI services are currently used the most by developers in this space. Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT

Key Questions Answered What resources are silicon vendors offering? What educational resources do they provide? Which are their community efforts? What types of technical support are they offering? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The information in this report has been compiled exclusively from official online sources provided by AMD, Arm, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, such as official websites, developer portals, or Githubprofiles. The information was gathered during the month of January 2024, and due to the dynamic nature of technology developments in AI, the accuracy and timeliness of the data are contingent upon the date of reading. Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT All Reports Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME How Silicon Developers help developers build AI solutions Benchmarking of the AI developer resources offered by the leading semiconductor companies Access the Full Report About this Report This report aims to provide an overview of the AI development resources offered by five semiconductor companies: AMD, Arm, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm. We will explore the various SDKs, tools, educational resources, community efforts, and technical support each vendor offers, highlighting their strengths and unique value propositions.

Key Questions Answered What are the profiles of developers who make up the Salesforce Eco-system? What is important to them and what type of technology and tools are they using? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology In Q1 2023, SlashData designed and ran an online survey in conjunction with Salesforce to better understand those who contribute to, and collectively enhance, Salesforce’s rich ecosystem. Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT All Reports Questions? Let's talk! Fill the form. Natasa and Petro will help you drive developer adoption: Name Email I have read and agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted. GET IN TOUCH WITH ME Building and Developing on Salesforce Report 2023 Examining the diversity of individuals who contribute to the Salesforce ecosystem. Access the Full Report About this Report In this report, we examine the diversity of individuals who contribute to the Salesforce ecosystem by breaking down their workflow and goals while studying the tools and resources they use to build and develop products. In Chapter one, we contextualisethe respondents who replied to the survey by looking at their relationship with Salesforce and their reported job titles. Chapter two is devoted to acquiring a better understanding of who is working on Salesforce. Finally, we break down the tools that individuals working in the Salesforce ecosystem are using by the tool type; with a specific focus on declarative vs programming tools.

The report analyses the current popularity of Progressive Web Apps (PWA) in Q1 2025. Further, this report looks at developer motivations for using PWAs, the currently implemented features, as well as the tools and frameworks used. The report presents an overview of PWA adoption across different development areas and industries, along with insights into the reasons behind these trends All Insights Understanding Progressive Web App Developers in 2025 An overview of the popularity of PWA development in 2025, as well as the motivations and features for PWAs. Access the Full Preview About this Report The report analyses the current popularity of Progressive Web Apps (PWA) in Q1 2025. Further, this report looks at developer motivations for using PWAs, the currently implemented features, as well as the tools and frameworks used. The report presents an overview of PWA adoption across different development areas and industries, along with insights into the reasons behind these trends Key Questions Answered How many developers are working on PWAs? What is the level of PWA adoption as a development target among developers? What are the driving motivations for PWA development? What features are developers implementing in their PWAs? What tools and frameworks are most popular among developers for their PWA development? Which industry has seen the greatest transition to PWAs? What is motivating developers in different industries to build PWAs? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report is based on data collected from the 28th 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 five weeks between September and October 2024. Contact us First name* Last name* Work Email* Company * Role* Message I agree to SlashData's Privacy Policy and I want to be contacted * SUBMIT