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Track adoption, market share and satisfaction All Reports Application Security Testing Market Landscape Report Q1 2023 Track adoption, market share and satisfaction Access the Full Report About this Report In our Application Security Testing (AST) Competitive Technology Landscape, we discuss developers’ usage and awareness of different AST tools, their reasons for adopting and rejecting different AST tools, and how satisfied they are with their experience. We benchmark the main competing Application Security Testing products, we look at which vendor products and technologies developers are currently using and we measure developer satisfaction across 18 different attributes. Our analysis provides deep insights on the criteria developers use to select products and how likely they are to recommend them. Key Questions Answered Which technologies have DevOps developers used as part of their development in the past 12 months? Which AST products are DevOps developers aware of, which are they currently using and which have they abandoned? Which attributes do developers consider most important when they select an AST product? Why do developers adopt and why do they reject each AST product? How satisfied are developers with each AST product? How do they score the offerings they use across the attributes they consider most important? How likely are developers to recommend the AST products they are currently using? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The data for this report comes from the 24th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which ran between December 2022 and February 2023 and reached nearly 26,000 developers from 166 countries. Of these respondents, over 5,500 developers answered survey questions regarding their usage and opinions of AST tools. 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 over 11,000 web and backend service developers who answered questions about their involvement in Web3 development projects in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q3 2023. Landscape of Web3 development An overview of the current state of Web3 developers and the projects they are currently exploring Access the Full Preview All Insights About this Report This report is based on data collected from over 11,000 web and backend service developers who answered questions about their involvement in Web3 development projects in the 25th edition of our Developer Nation survey, which was fielded in Q3 2023. Key Questions Answered What proportion of developers are currently working on Web3 development projects? What is the regional involvement in Web3 projects? How does a developer's experience impact their involvement in Web3? How does the industry a developer works in impact their involvement in Web3? What are the most popular Web3 project types developers are working on? Which project types are most popular around the world? Which Web3 technologies are most popular? How are the project types developer working on related to their technology choices? What are the major challenges developers face? - Which regions are facing different challenges to others? Which challenges are associated with different Web3 project types? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report explores the current engagement by web and backend service developers with Web3 development. The report explores the proportion of developers currently working on Web3 projects, and how this differs by regions and experience. It further looks into the projects Web3 developers are working on, the Web3 specific technologies they are using, as well as what the major challenges they face are. 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 percentage of developers use network APIs? Which regions have higher adoption rates of network APIs? In what types of projects are developers using network APIs involved? What functionalities of network APIs do developers use? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The 27th edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 9,000 respondents from 130+ countries around the world. This research report delves into key developer trends for Q3 2024 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 Network APIs: The new oil in the 5G economy Exploring developer adoption and implementation of network APIs Access the Full Report About this Report Network APIs, which enable developers to easily access advanced network capabilities, have gained significant attention recently. In this report, we will explore the number and profiles of the developers currently leveraging network APIs, as well as an overview of the types of network APIs developers are using.

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. All Insights Landscape of network APIs Exploring developer adoption, challenges, and preferred pricing models for network APIs Access the Full Preview About this Report 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. 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. 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 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 Which regions are the hotspots for blockchain development? Which revenue models are used by professional developers involved in blockchain projects? Where do blockchain developers go to get information about software development? Which types of content do blockchain developers prefer when solving problems? Which types of content do developers interested in blockchain prefer when doing research? Which blockchain platforms are the most popular? Which blockchain platforms do the most and least experienced developers use? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW 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 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.

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

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. All Insights How developers integrate generative AI into their apps Approaches, use cases, challenges, and cloud services used Access the Full Preview About this Report 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. Key Questions Answered What affects developer productivity? How do you measure developer productivity? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology 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. 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 aim of this report is to build an understanding of ML developers and their preferred sources of information. We will begin by looking at the headline demographics of ML developers and their effects on where these developers go for updates and information. Following this, we will also break down this information by the involvement of developers in different stages of the ML workflow and the programming languages they use. All Insights How and where to reach data scientists and ML/AI developers Understanding Machine Learning developers and their preferred sources of information Access the Full Preview About this Report The aim of this report is to build an understanding of ML developers and their preferred sources of information. We will begin by looking at the headline demographics of ML developers and their effects on where these developers go for updates and information. Following this, we will also break down this information by the involvement of developers in different stages of the ML workflow and the programming languages they use. Key Questions Answered Who are machine learning developers? Where do machine learning developers go to find information about software development and stay up to date? How do experience and region affect preferences in information sources? How do involvement in machine learning and the choice of programming languages affect preferences in information sources? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology This report is based on data collected from 4,800 developers who indicated that they are involved in data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence (AI) projects in the 25th edition of our global Developer Nation Survey, which was fielded in Q3 2023. 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

Social media platforms are increasingly critical channels for tech practitioners seeking timely and relevant insights into software development trends and practices. This report provides an in-depth analysis of how and where technology practitioners seek information and keep updated on software development trends, with particular attention to their social media engagement. The data highlights platform-specific usage trends based on experience levels, professional status, job roles, development areas, and regional differences. This report is based on data from the 29th edition of our global Developer Nation survey, fielded in Q1 2025, where over 3,000 technology practitioners indicated that they use social media to find information about software development and stay up to date. All Insights How and where to reach developers? Deep dive on social media platforms Access the Full Preview About this Report Social media platforms are increasingly critical channels for tech practitioners seeking timely and relevant insights into software development trends and practices. This report provides an in-depth analysis of how and where technology practitioners seek information and keep updated on software development trends, with particular attention to their social media engagement. The data highlights platform-specific usage trends based on experience levels, professional status, job roles, development areas, and regional differences. This report is based on data from the 29th edition of our global Developer Nation survey, fielded in Q1 2025, where over 3,000 technology practitioners indicated that they use social media to find information about software development and stay up to date. Key Questions Answered To what extent is social media used as an information source for technology practitioners? Which social media platforms are used the most for information? How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on experience in software development? How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on professional status? How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on development area? How does the usage of different social media platforms differ based on region? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The report is based on data collected from the 29th edition of the Developer Nation survey edition of the Developer Nation survey, a large-scale, online developer survey that was designed, hosted, and fielded by SlashData over a period of 11 weeks between December 2024 and February 2025. 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 How do professionals working in startups differ from their counterparts working in established companies? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The 27th edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 9,000 respondents from 130+ countries around the world. This research report delves into key developer trends for Q3 2024 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 Profiling of technology professionals working at startups How startups differ from other technology companies in their revenue models and the projects they work on Access the Full Report About this Report In this report, we specifically explore developers working in startups. We first examine their profile and then assess how their revenue generation models and involvement in technological spaces distinguish them from their established counterparts.

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. Developers’ experience with integrating AI functionality A focus on open and open-source AI models Access the Full Preview All Insights 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. 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. ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Key Questions Answered When and how security measures are being implemented? What type of developers are implementing them? Click to expand 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 How does organisation size impact cloud deployment strategy? How does organisation size impact cloud technology adoption? How does the industry of organisations impact cloud technology adoption? How does the industry of organisations impact the sophistication of their backend services? 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 Benchmarking backend and cloud technology strategies How company size and industry shape developers' deployment strategies and technology choices Access the Full Report About this Report This report examines cloud and server-side technology adoption patterns across organisation sizes and industry sectors, revealing insights that challenge conventional wisdom about technology maturity.We explore how multi-environment strategies evolve with organisational scale, why container adoption varies across company sizes, and how platform teams create infrastructure capabilities that are frequently invisible to their developers. Through analysis of deployment strategies, modern architecture adoption, and industry-specific technology leadership, we provide IT executives with frameworks for evaluating their technology strategies against relevant peer organisations rather than generic industry trends.The findings reveal that successful technology adoption depends lesson following best practices and more on aligning technology choices with organisational capabilities, industry requirements, and strategic priorities

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. 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

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