As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases, so do concerns regarding security, risk management, and trustworthiness in AI-powered applications. This report explores the various security practices organisations employ to protect their AI-enabled applications against AI-specific security and privacy threats. It also looks at the various challenges facing these companies when it comes to the explainability of AI-powered applications, as well as how they ensure compliance with relevant regulations. All Insights Trust, risk, and security management in AI Current practices and challenges Access the Full Preview About this Report As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases, so do concerns regarding security, risk management, and trustworthiness in AI-powered applications. This report explores the various security practices organisations employ to protect their AI-enabled applications against AI-specific security and privacy threats. It also looks at the various challenges facing these companies when it comes to the explainability of AI-powered applications, as well as how they ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Key Questions Answered What are the most common AI-specific risk mitigation practices that organisations employ? How does the implementation of AI-specific risk mitigation practices change based on organisation size and region? What are the main challenges that organisations face in maintaining transparency in the use of AI while ensuring security and privacy? How do these challenges differ based on organisation size and the types of models they use to add AI functionality to their applications? What are the main compliance measures that organisations have when it comes to AI regulations? How do the main compliance measures differ based on organisations in different regions? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of SlashData's Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. In this survey, more than 1,500 professional developers who build AI-enabled applications answered questions about trust, risk, and security management in AI-enabled applications. 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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

Sustainable software engineering (SSE) is the practice of minimisingthe environmental cost of software. It is an emerging discipline at the intersection of climate science, software practices and architecture, electricity markets, hardware, and data centre design. In this report, we’ll look at which developers are involved in building sustainable software and which SSE principles are most commonly utilised. We’ll investigate how developers’ experience levels, location, and the size of the organisation they work for –amongst other factors –affect the rate at which they utilise SSE and which principles they most often adopt. Later, we’ll take a closer look at what motivates developers to utilise SSE principles, as well as which challenges they face in doing so. We’ll demonstrate how developers’ motivations and challenges change based on several different factors, such as their experience levels. All Insights Who's integrating sustainable software engineering principles? Developers’ approaches, motivations, and challenges around building green software Access the Full Preview About this Report Sustainable software engineering (SSE) is the practice of minimisingthe environmental cost of software. It is an emerging discipline at the intersection of climate science, software practices and architecture, electricity markets, hardware, and data centre design. In this report, we’ll look at which developers are involved in building sustainable software and which SSE principles are most commonly utilised. We’ll investigate how developers’ experience levels, location, and the size of the organisation they work for –amongst other factors –affect the rate at which they utilise SSE and which principles they most often adopt. Later, we’ll take a closer look at what motivates developers to utilise SSE principles, as well as which challenges they face in doing so. We’ll demonstrate how developers’ motivations and challenges change based on several different factors, such as their experience levels. 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 Data for this report comes from the 24th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q1 2023, between December 2022 and February 2023. Around 17,000 developers told us about their experiences with integrating SSE principles into their development projects. 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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 specific activities constitute design? Key differences between beginner and experienced designers. Involvement of designers during the different stages of development. Impact of designers and design work on quantifiable outcomes How do designers learn their skills, and what do they want to learn next? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The findings of this report are based on data collected from an online survey designed, produced, and carried out by SlashData. The survey reached over 1,000 respondents worldwide who practisedesign-related activities and took place over a period of nine weeks in Q1 2023 (16th January –10th March). 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? Designing for success Understanding the influence of digital design in software development Access the Full Report About this Report In this report, Salesforce Designer Relations and SlashData set out to introduce readers to the landscape of design at companies that produce or design software with the aim of showcasing the importance of design.

Key Questions Answered What are the main barriers preventing developers from integrating generative AI into their applications? What can software engineering leaders focus on to prepare for challenges that slow the adoption of generative AI? 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? Barriers to integrating generative AI in applications Understanding what prevents developers from building generative AI features across different company types Access the Full Report About this Report Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of the modern software ecosystem, significantly transforming how developers innovate and deliver value in their applications. In fact, this technology has already begun redefining software capabilities and introducing new technical considerations around model selection, integration methods, and user experience design. As of Q3 2025, a quarter (25%) of professional developers are adding generative AI features to their applications. However, this means that a large share of the developer population is still not building applications that utilise this technology. To understand this from the perspective of developers, we asked over 7,000 professional developers about the main barriers preventing them from integrating generative AI into their applications. For software engineering leaders, these insights provide a benchmark against peers and industries, helping them prioritise technology investments and prepare mitigation strategies for the challenges most likely to slow adoption.

The analysis draws on findings from the 30th edition of SlashData’s Developer Nation survey, featuring data from more than 1,400 developers currently engaged with blockchain or cryptocurrency. Throughout the report, we will examine and compare three distinct groups: developers working exclusively on blockchain, developers working exclusively on cryptocurrencies, and developers working simultaneously on both. The focus is solely on those actively building, providing a definitive snapshot of the talent, projects, and geographic hotspots shaping the future of decentralised technology. All Insights Building on the blockchain in 2025 What are developers using blockchain and cryptocurrency for? Access the Full Preview About this Report The analysis draws on findings from the 30th edition of SlashData’s Developer Nation survey, featuring data from more than 1,400 developers currently engaged with blockchain or cryptocurrency. Throughout the report, we will examine and compare three distinct groups: developers working exclusively on blockchain, developers working exclusively on cryptocurrencies, and developers working simultaneously on both. The focus is solely on those actively building, providing a definitive snapshot of the talent, projects, and geographic hotspots shaping the future of decentralised technology. Key Questions Answered What is the share of developers working in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the intersection between both? Who are the developers working in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the intersection between both? What are the main use cases for blockchain and cryptocurrency? How do the main use cases differ by experience in software development and company size? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report is based on data collected from the 30th 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 ten weeks between June 2025 and July 2025. 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 is WebAssembly used for, and what attracts developers to it? How optimistic they are about the future adoption of WebAssembly? How familiar are developers with the WebAssembly System Interface (WASI), and why they use it? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The findings of this report are based on data collected from an online survey designed, produced, and carried out by SlashDatain collaboration with the Linux Foundationand the Cloud Native Computing Foundation(CNCF). The survey reached 255 respondents who use WebAssembly and took place over a period of two weeks in Q3 2023 (21 June-4 August). 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? The State of WebAssembly 2023 Exploring the current state of WebAssembly: what attracts developers, challenges and how optimistic they are about its future. Access the Full Report About this Report WebAssembly is a binary instruction format that provides a portable compilation target for a wide range of programming languages. It aims to take advantage of the common hardware capabilities of a wide range of platforms to enable execution at near-native speeds. The aim of this report is to investigate the current state of this technology. We will explore the languages for which developers use WebAssembly as a compilation target and the performance benefits it provides when migrating their projects. We will also look at aspects that attract developers to WebAssembly, the challenges they face, and how optimistic they are about the future adoption of this technology. Finally, we will conclude by focusing on the WebAssembly System Interface (WASI), gauging familiarity levels and uncovering the key motivations behind its usage.

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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have revolutionisedthe way software is created, enabling developers to use readily available solutions instead of spending time and effort building every piece of their application themselves. In this report, we explore the current state of the global landscape of APIs from the developers' perspective. We look at how many developers use APIs and what sets them apart from those who don't. Moreover, we dive deeper into the specific categories of third-party APIs that developers use the most, explore what developers are looking for in APIs, and what challenges they are facing, with a focus on security. All Insights Concerns, challenges, and use of third-part APIs A look at third party APIs: usage, characteristics, security. Access the Full Preview About this Report Application programming interfaces (APIs) have revolutionisedthe way software is created, enabling developers to use readily available solutions instead of spending time and effort building every piece of their application themselves. In this report, we explore the current state of the global landscape of APIs from the developers' perspective. We look at how many developers use APIs and what sets them apart from those who don't. Moreover, we dive deeper into the specific categories of third-party APIs that developers use the most, explore what developers are looking for in APIs, and what challenges they are facing, with a focus on security. ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report is based on data collected from over 22,500 developers who answered questions related to the use of APIs in the 24th edition of our Developer Economics survey, which was fielded in Q1 of 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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 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

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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the significance of robust software supply chain management (SSCM) can’t be overstated. In this report, we explore the practices employed by DevOps professionals to ensure the security, quality, and reliability of the software they build. Additionally, we examine the different software supply chain threats faced by organisations, highlighting the need for mature and resilient software supply chains within organisations. All Insights Software supply chain management in organisations Exploring practices and threats in software supply chain management Access the Full Preview About this Report In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the significance of robust software supply chain management (SSCM) can’t be overstated. In this report, we explore the practices employed by DevOps professionals to ensure the security, quality, and reliability of the software they build. Additionally, we examine the different software supply chain threats faced by organisations, highlighting the need for mature and resilient software supply chains within organisations. Key Questions Answered Which SSCM practices are organisations implementing? How many SSCM practices does an organisation implement? How does the implementation of SSCM practices correlate with DevOps performance metrics? How does the implementation of SSCM practices differ by region and company size? How do DevOps professionals score the implementation of each SSCM practice in their organisation? What software supply chain threats do organisations face? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology This report is based on data collected from over 2,300 DevOps professionals in the 26th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which ran between December 2023 and February 2024. 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have revolutionisedthe way software is created, enabling developers to use readily available solutions instead of spending time and effort building every piece of their application themselves. In this report, we explore the current state of the global landscape of APIs from the developers' perspective. We look at how many developers use APIs and what sets them apart from those who don't. Moreover, we dive deeper into the specific categories of third-party APIs that developers use the most, explore what developers are looking for in APIs, and what challenges they are facing, with a focus on security. All Insights Concerns, challenges, and use of third-part APIs A look at third party APIs: usage, characteristics, security. Access the Full Preview About this Report Application programming interfaces (APIs) have revolutionisedthe way software is created, enabling developers to use readily available solutions instead of spending time and effort building every piece of their application themselves. In this report, we explore the current state of the global landscape of APIs from the developers' perspective. We look at how many developers use APIs and what sets them apart from those who don't. Moreover, we dive deeper into the specific categories of third-party APIs that developers use the most, explore what developers are looking for in APIs, and what challenges they are facing, with a focus on security. 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 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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 The report is based on data collected from over 22,500 developers who answered questions related to the use of APIs in the 24th edition of our Developer Economics survey, which was fielded in Q1 of 2023.

Key Questions Answered What are the current sizes of the leading programming language communities? Which languages are growing the fastest, and how do they rank relative to each other? How do language choices and preferences shift with more experience? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The 31st edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 11,500 respondents from 95 countries around the world. This research report series delves into key developer trends for Q1 2026 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? Sizing programming language communities How many developers are using each programming language in Q1 2026 Access the Full Report About this Report Programming languages sit at the heart of the software development ecosystem. These languages do more than provide syntax for logic; they define the boundaries of developer ecosystems, dictate the availability of talent, and determine the long-term viability of platform integrations. For product executives and engineering leaders, monitoring the ebb and flow of these communities is a strategic necessity. Selecting which languages to prioritise for SDKs, APIs, and documentation is a high-stakes decision that directly impacts a platform’s friction, reach, and eventual market share. Beyond technical utility, languages are a primary source of professional identity and a frequent catalyst for industry-wide debate. For toolmakers and vendors, staying synchronised with these shifting preferences is essential to maintaining credibility and fostering deep, sustained engagement with the people building the future. However, quantifying these communities with precision is a complex undertaking. Our methodology relies on the synthesis of two robust data pillars: Global Population Modelling: Our proprietary, independent estimate of the total software developer population, a metric we have refined and tracked for nearly a decade. The Developer Nation Survey: Our biannual, large-scale research programme that captures the pulse of tens of thousands of practitioners worldwide.

Population estimates and forecasts for AR/VR practitioners AR/VR developers & creators population forecast This report investigates the underlying trends behind the evolution of the augmented and virtual reality practitioner population across the world. We explore how many AR and VR practitioners there are globally, how many of them are developers and how many are creators, how they are involved in the industry (as professionals, hobbyists, or students), and where they are located. We then go on to estimate the sizes of AR/VR developer and creator communities that use specific technologies for their projects, such as game engines or machine learning APIs. Finally, we explore the platforms that AR/VR developers and creators target with their projects. Access the Full Preview About this Report Population estimates and forecasts for AR/VR practitioners Key Questions Answered How many AR/VR practitioners are there globally? How many are developers and how many are creators? How are AR and VR practitioners involved in the sector? Where are AR and VR practitioners located? How big is the addressable market for specific technologies among AR/VR developers and creators? Which platforms do AR and VR practitioners target? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology To count developers and creators, we use an independent, bottom-up methodology. The data we use to arrive at the estimates in this report comes from: 1. Reliably measured numbers of developers or direct indicators of their activity: Githubaccounts and repos, Stack Overflow accounts, npmaccounts, and employment statistics from the USA and the European Union. 2. Our proprietary developer survey data, i.e. measured developer behaviour. For this report, although we have collected data for more than six consecutive survey waves, the breakdowns and forecasts from chapter two onwards will be based on our data from Q1 2022 onwards with a total of just under 5,000 AR/VR practitioners across three consecutive surveys, as, in order to more accurately capture data about the ever-changing extended reality (XR) ecosystem, we made major changes to the way that we collect this data in the AR/VR branch of our surveys. 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? 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 Insights

Key Questions Answered How many cloud native developers are there in Q3 2025? How many cloud native backend developers are there in Q3 2025? How many ML/AI developers are cloud native in Q3 2025? What are the most popular cloud deployment options in Q3 2025, and how has this changed over time? What are the most common cloud native technologies backend developers use? What are the most common cloud technologies in use? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The report is based on data collected from the 30th 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 ten weeks between June 2025 and July 2025. 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 Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) Who benefits from these reports? Leaders who need to: Make or defend a high-stakes decision Secure budget Enter a market Reposition a product Prove ROI Reduce uncertainty Build a high-adoption product roadmap If you’re under pressure to justify a strategic move with evidence, that’s where our insights help most. What makes SlashData different from other research providers? How reliable is the data? Can this support a business case or budget proposal? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? Do you replace internal research or complement it? I don’t see my company/product on the list. Can you benchmark us against our competitors? Is this relevant if we sell AI tooling? How long do projects typically take? State of Cloud Native Development Q3 2025 Approximations of the cloud-native developer population in backend services, machine learning or AI, and throughout the entire developer population Access the Full Report About this Report This report, based on the 30th edition of SlashData’s Developer National survey, explores the current state and scale of cloud native development in Q3 2025. The report provides approximations of the cloud-native developer population in backend services, machine learning or AI, and throughout the entire developer population. The report also provides information on the popularity of different cloud native technologies or approaches among backend developers, to reveal the sophistication path organisations often go through. In addition, the report explores the trends in cloud deployment approaches, as well as the technologies that developers are using in their backend or cloud development processes and services. We also provide estimates for the proportion of cloud nativeness throughout the range of types of development (e.g. mobile, desktop, DevOps, etc.).