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A case study on how we helped a client's localisation team determine if machine translation was sufficient for optimal user experience. All Case Studies Measuring the effectiveness of machine translations The challenge The localisation team at a leading global technology company was using machine translations to make developer content accessible without the heavy demands of traditional translation workflows. The challenge was to determine if machine translation was sufficient or if additional localisation efforts were needed to ensure an optimal user experience. The approach SlashData worked closely with the client to understand their research objectives, and designed a methodology and a survey to measure the effectiveness of the client’s machine translations. SlashData gathered responses from around 700 developers who shared their experience using the client’s developer resources in their native language. The respondents were sourced through SlashData’s own developer community, as well as through vetted third-party survey panels. The sample collected covered the geographies, locales, and specific developer profiles requested by the client. The result This project provided the client with valuable insights into the effectiveness of machine translations across various locales, highlighting one locale that required additional localisation efforts, enabling the client to optimise resource allocation. Additionally, we analysed the key components of machine translations, offering a detailed understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement. We also conducted profiling analysis to identify developers who were more likely to face challenges with machine translations, considering factors such as their experience in software development. Why SlashData SlashData, serving as a comprehensive market research partner, guided the client from an initial high-level research brief to actionable data that addressed key business questions. Leveraging our expertise in survey design and our access to a diverse pool of developers, we efficiently gathered relevant data from a representative sample of developers using the client’s resources in their native language. Our advanced quantitative research capabilities allowed us to conduct an in-depth analysis and deliver an actionable, insights-driven report to the client. Is your strategy global, or do you segment your audience based on their location? Our surveys get responses from 130+ countries. Do you need data? Unlock the true power of insights. You can find all our data & free industry reports in our Research Space . Related services Audience insights Product development and improvement Customer segmentation and profiling Previous Case Next Case Get all the new insights in your inbox JOIN NEWSLETTER Talk to our analysts TALK TO US

Key Questions Answered What percentage of their working time do developers spend on cloud operations activities? How much time and money are organisations spending on cloud operations? How frequently do developers engage in different cloud operations activities? What is the perceived impact of AI in cloud operations in the next two years? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology In Q1 2025, SlashData conducted an online survey for Google to explore developers' involvement in cloud operations, the resources organisations allocate to these operations, and the perceived potential for automation over the next two years. The analysis presented in this report is based on approximately 1,000 responses collected through this custom survey. The questions in this survey are specifically designed and co-created to address Google’s research and business objectives. 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 cloud operations and management in 2025 and the impact of AI A tailored thought-leading report with Google Cloud Access the Full Report About this Report This report explores cloud operations and management –covering activities such as architecture design, troubleshooting, maintenance, capacity management, security, and more– within organisations that have at least 50 employees involved in software development. The main objectives of this research are to quantify the time and costs associated with cloud operations for organisations, explore how frequently professionals engage in various cloud operations-related activities, and measure the perceived impact of AI on cloud operations over the next two years.

Exploring developer adoption, challenges, and preferred pricing models for network APIs Landscape of network APIs 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. Access the Full Preview About this Report Exploring developer adoption, challenges, and preferred pricing models for network APIs 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 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. 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 All Insights

Key Questions Answered To what extent do technology practitioners rely on social media updates for information? What are the main uses of social media updates for technology practitioners? How does social media usage differ based on experience in software development? How does social media usage differ based on professional status? How does social media usage differ based on company type - startups vs non-startup companies? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The 29th edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 10,500 respondents from 127 countries around the world. This research report delves into key developer trends for Q1 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 How technology practitioners use social media Exploring the use of social media in technology projects Access the Full Report About this Report In this report, we explore how professionals, hobbyists, and students involved in technology projects, hereinafter referred to as technology practitioners, use social media. More specifically, we examine the different ways social media is leveraged for staying informed, learning, networking, and problem-solving, analysing survey findings across role types, experience levels, and company types (startups vs non-startups).

Key Questions Answered Which database management systems are developers using at digital native companies? How do the hosting preferences of developers differ based on the types of databases and the growth rates of the companies they work for? What are the top reasons for adoption/rejecting a database management solution? Which database management systems are developers planning to use in the future? Which priorities developers expect to change the most when selecting DBaaS vendors in the future? 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, which reached nearly 500 IT professionals involved in data infrastructure operations at digital native companies worldwide over a period of four weeks in Q3 2022. 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 2023 state of data management solutions for digital natives How companies equip themselves to respond to change Access the Full Report About this Report In this report, commissioned by Aiven and authored by SlashData, we investigate the evolution of the data management landscape at digital native companies in response to changing environments (both internal and external). We will begin by examining the current state of adoption of the most popular data management systems and their associated hosting preferences among our respondents. Following this, we will look at the past and the future of data management by taking a look at which data management tools our respondents stopped using and which ones they are planning to adopt. To supplement this, we will take a deep dive into the reasons why they have adopted the data management tools that they are currently using and what led them to find alternative solutions than those that they have previously tried or evaluated. Finally, we will shift our focus towards the perception of the future importance levels of certain selection criteria among technology professionals when considering a Database as a Service (DBaaS) vendor.

Key Questions Answered What is software supply chain security? How mature are organisational and developer practices for ensuring secure software supply chains? How many vulnerabilities do developers fix in their supply chain? How long does it take developers to address vulnerabilities in their supply chain? How does software supply chain maturity impact the number and time of vulnerabilities to address? How well can developers assess their own maturity? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology In Q3 2023, SlashData designed and ran an online survey in conjunction with Red Hat to measure the state of software supply chain security in the technology sector. We conducted the analysis presented in this report based on the 831 respondents who replied to this custom survey. 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 Maturity of Software Supply Chain Security Practices 2024 Assessment of performance of developers and their organisations on software supply chain security Access the Full Report About this Report To understand the level of SSC security maturity within organizations, we surveyed developers working throughout the software supply chain with security questions about assurance, transparency, compliance, consistency, and resilience. We questioned developers and their organizations, and calculated a maturity score for their practices for software efficacy and integrity, software delivery performance, process automation, and remediation practices. These were then consolidated into a single score indicating their overall SSC security maturity in standing with the market.

Exploring the application security landscape Applications and shift-left security 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. Access the Full Preview About this Report Exploring the application security landscape Key Questions Answered How many DevOps professionals use application performance monitoring and observability technologies? Who uses application performance monitoring and observability technologies? What challenges do DevOps professionals face in observability projects? How do these challenges differ by experience, company size, and region? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology 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. 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 All Insights

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Explore how we help our clients and the industry. These are anonymised, real problems we have sold and shared insights that shed light on our clients' challenges. Explore real-life case studies Exploring the European cloud: How UpCloud used data to lead the data sovereignty conversation UpCloud partnered with SlashData to survey 300 cloud decision-makers in Europe/US, uncovering security, compliance and data-sovereignty drivers—shaping European cloud positioning and product bets. MORE Enhancing web developer experience by addressing key challenges See how SlashData helped a global tech giant address developer challenges, optimise web offerings, and boost engagement with data-driven insights. MORE What drives or prevents Web2 developers to jump to blockchain? Profiling developers who already made the leap How SlashData helped a leading Web3 company uncover barriers, motivators, and trends in blockchain adoption among Web2 developers. MORE Developers’ preferences in Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) adoption Enterprise developers’ preferences and decision-making and how it helped a SlashData client refine their CDE offerings to gain a competitive edge MORE Using SlashData custom questions to understand AI software developers How one of our clients, worked with us to understand the needs and preferences of software developers working with AI. MORE Mapping developer engagement patterns and program needs How SlashData helped a client gain insights and recommendations for targeted improvements to their developer program. MORE Using SlashData Deep Dives to boost Developer Experience Let’s see how a household name we’ll call “Client”, one of the largest companies in the world, worked with us to improve their Developer Experience. MORE How Okta is Broadening Their Developer Network with SlashData’s Developer Program Benchmarking Here’s how one of them –Okta– is using SlashData’s Developer Program Benchmarking to stand out and unlock more developer opportunities. MORE Understanding how developers engage with authentication services In this case study, we look at how SlashData worked with a client product team to answer their questions on developer authentication needs. MORE Assessing satisfaction, tool usage, and workflow challenges in a complex cloud developer ecosystem A case study focusing on a CRM platform that wanted to better understand developers in their ecosystem. MORE How Akamai identified key opportunities to shape distributed cloud computing strategies How we helped Akamai uncover developer insights on distributed cloud computing and identify key improvements for industry adoption. MORE Tracking brand awareness among enterprise developers: gaps and opportunities How we provided a client with critical insights into the network API landscape, addressing the questions that will guide the future. MORE Insights on DevOps: How SlashData helped the CD Foundation understand CI/CD adoption and performance How SlashData helped the CD Foundation uncover DevOps adoption trends, performance impacts, and the value of CI/CD tools. MORE Aligning product strategy with user needs: How we helped an e-commerce leader navigate the headless space A leading e-commerce provider gained insights into developer needs and technologies in headless e-commerce, shaping their product strategy. MORE Estimating the total addressable market for a silicon vendor How we helped a silicon vendor estimate their total addressable market for their products targeted at software developers. MORE Shaping the future of network APIs How we provided a client with critical insights into the network API landscape, addressing the questions that will guide the future. MORE Understanding the maturity of organisations' software supply chain security practices with Red Hat A case study on how SlashData worked closely with Red Hat to understand and assess software supply chain maturity. MORE Exploring developer happiness and productivity with Sentry A case study on how SlashData worked with Sentry to measure if developer happiness affects their productivity. MORE Measuring the effectiveness of machine translations A case study on how we helped a client's localisation team determine if machine translation was sufficient for optimal user experience. MORE Assessing and Benchmarking Developer Satisfaction with Cloud Service Provider Support In this case study we look at how a developer marketing team from a leading cloud service provider wanted to understand user satisfaction. MORE Exploring developer preferences for API programs and no-code/low-code solutions A case study about a cloud communication company working on understanding the needs of professional developers integrating 3rd party APIs. MORE Let’s focus on you What insights can make a difference for you? LET'S TALK How the industry uses our market insights Explore real-life scenarios on how we helped our clients access key market information and reach their goals. Though anonymised, all scenarios are 100% true. We include the process, what SlashData brought to the table and the results they achieved.

This report explores the current landscape of web development and frameworks, investigating the demographics of these developers and the organisationsthey work for. Further, it investigates the relative popularity of current web frameworks and the development choices that are driving these choices. All Insights The landscape of web development and framework usage An overview of the current state of web development, and the state of front-end and server-side framework usage. Access the Full Preview About this Report This report explores the current landscape of web development and frameworks, investigating the demographics of these developers and the organisationsthey work for. Further, it investigates the relative popularity of current web frameworks and the development choices that are driving these choices. Key Questions Answered Who are the web developers? What do the professional lives of web developers look like? What tools and frameworks do web developers use? How does framework choice impact the language, technologies, and debugging tools web developers use? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology Data for the report comes from the 23rd edition of our Developer Nation survey, which ran between June 2022 and August 2022. 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 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 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 Sizing programming language communities How many developers are using each programming language in Q3 2025 Access the Full Report About this Report Programming languages sit at the heart of the software development ecosystem, shaping not only the kinds of projects developers work on but also the communities they become part of. For product executives, understanding language adoption is more than an academic exercise as it directly informs decisions about which SDKs, APIs, and platform features to prioritise. Choosing the right languages to support can expand the reach of your platform, lower barriers for developers, and ultimately drive product adoption. Assessing how widely used a programming language is and estimating the size of each language community in absolute terms remains a challenge. The estimates presented here are based on two key data sources. First is our independent estimate of the global number of software developers, which we have been publishing for more than eight years. Second is our large-scale surveys, which reach tens of thousands of developers every six months.

The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the current state of wireless networking technologies through the eyes of Internet of Things (IoT) software developers. We first investigate the adoption of different wireless technologies in IoT projects and then we look at the top challenges that IoT developers face when using wireless technologies. Finally, we explore the approaches these developers take to ensure the security of applications with wireless capabilities. All Insights Networking in IoT applications Use of wireless technologies in IoT projects and challenges faced by developers Access the Full Preview About this Report The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the current state of wireless networking technologies through the eyes of Internet of Things (IoT) software developers. We first investigate the adoption of different wireless technologies in IoT projects and then we look at the top challenges that IoT developers face when using wireless technologies. Finally, we explore the approaches these developers take to ensure the security of applications with wireless capabilities. Key Questions Answered How many IoT developers have used wireless connectivity technologies or protocols in their projects in the past 12 months? Which wireless connectivity technologies are the most popular? How is wireless technology usage linked to experience in IoT development projects? What are the top challenges that IoT developers face when working with wireless connectivity technologies? Are developers utilising certain connectivity technologies in their projects more likely to experience challenges? How do IoT developers working with wireless technologies secure their projects? Which security approaches are more likely to create challenges for IoT developers? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology This report is based on data collected from over 860 developers who indicated that they are involved in industrial IoT or consumer electronics projects in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q3 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

Product development & improvement is a SlashData service based on market research data, for all high-stakes decisions in your product’s life cycle. From 1. Ideation / market opportunity assessment to Product development & prototyping, Go-to-market - Product launch and Growth & continuous improvement A product that users love: yours Use market research to transform your product and match user needs at all stages in its lifecycle Market research for every product stage Creating a product that resonates with its end users is a real challenge. Intuition can take you far, but it's a strategy based on concrete market and user data that helps you penetrate the market and scale. Product development & improvement is a SlashData service based on market research data, for all high-stakes decisions in your product’s life cycle: 1. Ideation / market opportunity assessment 2. Product development & prototyping 3. Go-to-market - Product launch 4. Growth & continuous improvement Do you need market data to navigate any of these stages? GET IN TOUCH BOOK A CALL Research for Ideation and market opportunity assessment How good is your product-market fit? Before turning on the machines, do your due diligence. Build your product roadmap with a solid understanding of the market. Competitive market analysis Evaluate competitor offerings and positioning, understand industry best practices and discover where you need to focus your efforts. Who are your competitors? Market sizing research Assess the size of your target market (both in terms of number of customers and revenue potential). Is this market worth pursuing? How much should you invest in it? Customer needs analysis Understand customer pain points, preferences, and desired solutions before entering a market. What does your potential audience need? Product development & prototyping What makes a product successful? Get it right the first time: decide which features to prioritise, seek early-stage feedback from your potential customers and bring a successful product to the world. How? Take advantage of the available data for: Concept testing Collect feedback on early-stage ideas, feature concepts, or prototypes so that you can refine product direction before investing in full development. How does your idea sound to the market? Feature prioritisation research Balance user needs, business goals, and development constraints. Confidently decide which product features you should invest in first to increase adoption rates and avoid unnecessary development costs. What should you first focus on? Usability testing How usable is your product? Identify design flaws and usability issues before full-scale development. How easy is it for users to interact with your product? 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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 Who uses sustainable software engineering (SSE) approaches? Where are the global hotspots for SSE? Which types of SSE approaches are used? Which SSE principles are utilised by developers of different experience levels and in different regions? What motivates developers to use different SSE approaches and principles? How do developers’ motivations influence the types of SSE approaches they utilise? Which challenges do developers face when implementing SSE approaches? How do they challenges developers face change with their experience levels? Click to expand 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 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