A leading e-commerce provider gained insights into developer needs and technologies in headless e-commerce, shaping their product strategy. All Case Studies Aligning product strategy with user needs: How we helped an e-commerce leader navigate the headless space The challenge Our client, a leading e-commerce solutions provider, wanted to understand the needs of developers working on headless or composable e-commerce projects. Headless e-commerce, which decouples the front-end from the back-end, enables businesses to deliver faster, more personalised experiences across channels. The study focused on identifying the platforms, frameworks, and features developers use, along with their project timelines and preferences. The approach SlashData worked as an extension of the client’s team to draft and run a targeted survey of 150+ users, capturing a comprehensive view of the current trends, tools, and practices in headless and composable e-commerce development. The result This research allowed our client to assess their standing in the current landscape of headless and composable e-commerce solutions. The findings were used to inform our client’s product strategy and investment decisions, helping them align their offerings with what is most important to their target audience. Why SlashData The survey was hosted on SlashData’s proprietary survey platform, allowing advanced data cleaning and ensuring that our client received the highest quality results. We were also able to leverage our developer network and vetted partners to target the specific audience of interest for our client. Interested in uncovering insights to transform your e-commerce strategy? Contact us . You can find all our data & free industry reports in our Research Space . Related services Quantitative Developer research Previous Case Next Case Get all the new insights in your inbox JOIN NEWSLETTER Talk to our analysts TALK TO US Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) What happens after I get in touch? You’ll speak to Natasa or Petro. Both understand developers and their impact on product, marketing, DevRel, and architecture pressures. The first conversation focuses on: The decision you’re trying to make The risk you’re managing The timeline you’re under We’ll clarify whether we can help and how. Is this a pitch? Who should contact you? Do I need a detailed brief? Is this suitable only for enterprise teams? What budget range should we expect? Can you work alongside our internal research or analytics teams? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? What if we’re still early in exploring AI strategy or developer growth?

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. 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 The most important factors in selecting a cloud provider The cloud service providers currently used and likely to be used in the next 1-2 years The geographical areas the servers are located Where the development project's code runs The main reasons for adopting and rejecting European cloud providers Main factors that would encourage using or fully migrating to European cloud providers Main challenges organizations face in managing or using cloud services Main priorities around cloud services & infrastructure in the next 1-2 years How organizations are supporting (or preparing to support) AI workloads on cloud infrastructure Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology In Q2 2025, SlashData designed and ran an online survey for UpCloud to examine current cloud service providers’ adoption trends, key challenges, and future priorities across Europe and the United States. We conducted the analysis presented in this report based on the 300 respondents who replied to this custom survey. Many of the questions in this custom survey are specifically designed and co-created to address UpCloud’s business and research objectives. Every SlashData survey is monitored and cleaned to ensure the highest standards of retained responses. Our proprietary cleansing is designed to mitigate and remove opportunistic, fraudulent, and bot responses. Consisting of multiple criteria formulated around logic rules, speed, consistency, and response-taking behavior, this holistic assessment is key to our continued success. 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? 2025 Cloud Landscape in Europe and the US CSP selection, the rise of European cloud and key challenges and priorities Access the Full Report About this Report Cloud computing continues to reshape how organizations manage infrastructure, data, and digital services. As adoption accelerates, data privacy, residency, and compliance have gained prominence alongside ongoing concerns around performance, cost, and security. The increasing complexity of regulatory requirements and the diversity of cloud deployment models underscore the need for organizations to balance innovation with risk management and operational efficiency. In this report, focused on European and US organizations, we examine current cloud service providers’ (CSPs) adoption trends, key challenges, and future priorities across both regions.

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. Measuring developer productivity An overview of its drivers and barriers Access the Full Preview All Insights 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. 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. 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? 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 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

Preferences for learning, keeping up to date, problem-solving, and engaging with community Which content types do developers value? In the dynamic realm of software development, with programming languages, frameworks, and tools evolving so quickly, understanding developers’ content consumption is more important than ever. This report explores the specific content preferences of software developers, focusing on areas such as learning, keeping up-to-date, problem-solving, research, and community engagement. Our aim is to provide you with the necessary tools and insights that you can use in the process of designing effective content, in order tofoster stronger, more productive relationships with this essential demographic, one content piece at a time. Access the Full Preview About this Report Preferences for learning, keeping up to date, problem-solving, and engaging with community Key Questions Answered How does the likelihood of using AI tools vary across developers with differing experience levels? What are the common use cases for AI-assisted development tools? How effective do developers perceive AI to be in accomplishing various tasks? What are the key drivers and barriers that motivate and impede developers when incorporating AI tools into their workflow? 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 All Insights

How SlashData helped a leading Web3 company uncover barriers, motivators, and trends in blockchain adoption among Web2 developers. All Case Studies What drives or prevents Web2 developers to jump to blockchain? Profiling developers who already made the leap The challenge A leading Web3 company approached us to uncover the key obstacles that prevent Web2 developers from transitioning to blockchain development. This project was a jumping-off point aimed at informing outreach and marketing efforts to attract more developers to blockchain and their platform in particular. To ensure that their platform was an attractive space for both incoming developers and current developers, we also investigated the specific needs, preferences, and challenges faced by developers currently building on the platform. The approach We crafted a comprehensive research plan to address two core objectives: Understanding barriers for Web2 developers : Conducted surveys targeting Web2 developers without blockchain experience to measure interest in blockchain development. Analysed how interest varies by role, experience level, and geography. Profiling Current Web3 Developers : Collected feedback from developers already building on blockchain to gauge satisfaction, technology awareness, and platform preferences. Developed a predictive model to explore the relationship between developer demographics, project types, and platform usage trends. Our strategy ensured a regionally representative sample of developers across Web2 and Web3, enabling a holistic view of the developer landscape. The result Our client was able to construct an outreach and strategy plan and present it to their leadership with the full confidence that comes from in-depth research. Included in our report was the answer to specific hypotheses that the clients had about their industry and a model the client could use to craft data-backed marketing and recruitment strategies. Why SlashData SlashData specialises in uncovering hard-to-reach developer communities. Our regionally targeted outreach strategy successfully connected with the Web3 developer audience, while our rigorous statistical analysis ensured accurate and reliable insights. To maximise the value of our findings, we presented the data in a concise, non-technical format, empowering the client to create effective marketing campaigns and developer-friendly platform improvements. Curious about how to attract Web2 developers to blockchain? Reach out now! You can find all our data & free reports in our Research Space . Related services Quantitative Developer research Previous Case Next Case Get all the new insights in your inbox JOIN NEWSLETTER Talk to our analysts TALK TO US Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) What happens after I get in touch? You’ll speak to Natasa or Petro. Both understand developers and their impact on product, marketing, DevRel, and architecture pressures. The first conversation focuses on: The decision you’re trying to make The risk you’re managing The timeline you’re under We’ll clarify whether we can help and how. Is this a pitch? Who should contact you? Do I need a detailed brief? Is this suitable only for enterprise teams? What budget range should we expect? Can you work alongside our internal research or analytics teams? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? What if we’re still early in exploring AI strategy or developer growth?

How we provided a client with critical insights into the network API landscape, addressing the questions that will guide the future. All Case Studies Tracking brand awareness among enterprise developers: gaps and opportunities The challenge A leading global technology company wanted to evaluate its competitive position among enterprise developers. Their primary goal was to measure brand awareness and associations to inform strategic marketing decisions and uncover opportunities to strengthen their brand presence. The approach To tackle this, we developed a comprehensive 30-question survey conducted in three waves over 18 months, reaching over 800 enterprise developers in each round. To get the complete picture of awareness and associations, we included aided and unaided questions that covered several topics and competitors. These questions were used to measure the awareness of our client's brand and associations with specific areas of technical expertise in which our client was aiming to make improvements. Additionally, we integrated supporting questions to help identify key gaps in brand awareness and areas where the client could refine their messaging for better alignment with developers’ needs. The result The research provided our client with a clear picture of how enterprise developers perceived their brand and its position relative to competitors. As a result, they were able to: Pinpoint gaps in brand awareness that required targeted improvements. Optimise their marketing messaging to better align with their target audience. Track progress over time as subsequent survey waves revealed the impact of their brand-building efforts. Why SlashData By leveraging our custom survey platform with advanced data cleaning capabilities and access to an extensive developer community, we were able to provide our client with consistent and reproducible results. This helped us identify meaningful differences between survey waves and provide a basis for a data-driven strategy for our client. If you’re looking to measure your brand’s competitive position and strengthen awareness among developers, get in touch now! You can find all our data & free reports in our Research Space . Related services Brand research Audience insights Previous Case Next Case Get all the new insights in your inbox JOIN NEWSLETTER Talk to our analysts TALK TO US Frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.) What happens after I get in touch? You’ll speak to Natasa or Petro. Both understand developers and their impact on product, marketing, DevRel, and architecture pressures. The first conversation focuses on: The decision you’re trying to make The risk you’re managing The timeline you’re under We’ll clarify whether we can help and how. Is this a pitch? Who should contact you? Do I need a detailed brief? Is this suitable only for enterprise teams? What budget range should we expect? Can you work alongside our internal research or analytics teams? How do you ensure credibility with our executive team? What if we’re still early in exploring AI strategy or developer growth?

This report investigates how developers use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted development tools. We start by looking at how many developers use these AI tools to help them with their projects and exploring the tasks they use them for. This report also covers the main reasons why developers use AI-assisted development tools and their effectiveness. Finally, we investigate the challenges developers face when using these tools in their projects. To better understand the current state of AI-assisted development tools, we also break down AI usage information by developer demographics such as experience and use cases throughout the report. All Insights How developers use AI-assisted development tools Exploring adoption, effectiveness and challenges for AI-assisted tools. Access the Full Preview About this Report This report investigates how developers use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted development tools. We start by looking at how many developers use these AI tools to help them with their projects and exploring the tasks they use them for. This report also covers the main reasons why developers use AI-assisted development tools and their effectiveness. Finally, we investigate the challenges developers face when using these tools in their projects. To better understand the current state of AI-assisted development tools, we also break down AI usage information by developer demographics such as experience and use cases throughout the report. Key Questions Answered How does the likelihood of using AI tools vary across developers with differing experience levels? What are the common use cases for AI-assisted development tools? How effective do developers perceive AI to be in accomplishing various tasks? What are the key drivers and barriers that motivate and impede developers when incorporating AI tools into their workflow? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL PREVIEW Methodology The 26th edition of the Developer Nation survey reached more than 10,000 respondents from 135 countries around the world, which ran between December 2023 and February 2024. This research report delves into key developer trends for Q1 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

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 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

In the dynamic realm of software development, with programming languages, frameworks, and tools evolving so quickly, understanding developers’ content consumption is more important than ever. This report explores the specific content preferences of software developers, focusing on areas such as learning, keeping up-to-date, problem-solving, research, and community engagement. Our aim is to provide you with the necessary tools and insights that you can use in the process of designing effective content, in order tofoster stronger, more productive relationships with this essential demographic, one content piece at a time. All Insights Which content types do developers value? Preferences for learning, keeping up to date, problem-solving, and engaging with community Access the Full Preview About this Report In the dynamic realm of software development, with programming languages, frameworks, and tools evolving so quickly, understanding developers’ content consumption is more important than ever. This report explores the specific content preferences of software developers, focusing on areas such as learning, keeping up-to-date, problem-solving, research, and community engagement. Our aim is to provide you with the necessary tools and insights that you can use in the process of designing effective content, in order tofoster stronger, more productive relationships with this essential demographic, one content piece at a time. Key Questions Answered How does the likelihood of using AI tools vary across developers with differing experience levels? What are the common use cases for AI-assisted development tools? How effective do developers perceive AI to be in accomplishing various tasks? What are the key drivers and barriers that motivate and impede developers when incorporating AI tools into their workflow? 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

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 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 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. 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 main challenges with API and app delivery projects? How do businesses think of and treat APIs? Which API security features matter the most to API users? Which API scalability features matter the most to API users? Which API observability features matter the most to API users? What are the main motivations behind the adoption of Kubernetes? - What are the top authentication tools used by API users? What are the top configuration tools used by API users? Click to expand ACCESS THE FULL REPORT Methodology The findings in this report are based on the 2022 NGINX Survey, which was designed and hosted by SlashDataand fielded by F5 NGINX between August and September 2022, with more than 2,000 respondents worldwide. 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? NGINX State of App and API Delivery Report The current state of the NGINX community: apps, APIs and technologies. Access the Full Report About this Report In this report, commissioned by F5 NGINX and authored by SlashData, we explore the current state of the NGINX community. We provide an overview of the profiles of respondents to the survey in terms of their geographic location, role, and size of their organization, before focusing on their use cases and the challenges they face in application (app) and API delivery projects. We then dive deeper into apps and APIs, looking at how respondents’ companies approach APIs. We also explore how important security, scalability, and observability features are in app and API delivery projects.

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. 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 share of technology leaders are using AI-assisted tools? What share of those using AI-assisted tools are measuring their value or ROI? How is the AI ROI structured in terms of maturity, and how does that differ based on company size? How does AI ROI maturity level affect technology leaders’ evaluation of AI assistance? 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? The AI ROI Measurement Gap Why most engineering teams can’t prove their AI investment pans out Access the Full Report About this Report Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been embedded in technology organisations, powering systems such as search engines, recommendation algorithms, and fraud detection tools. However, it is now far more visible and strategically prioritised, with generative AI chatbots, coding assistants, and enterprise automation tools bringing it to the centre of business planning. As AI investment scales, a new pressure is emerging: the need to justify it. Boards want evidence, finance teams want numbers, and developers caught in the middle are discovering that believing AI works and being able to prove it are two very different things. This report examines how developers in leadership roles – hereinafter referred to as technology leaders – are experiencing and evaluating AI value today. We examine how they rate what it delivers, whether they measure it, and how rigorous those measurements are. The findings are drawn from 2,341 professional developers working in leadership positions in SlashData’s 31st global developer survey. This report provides an overview of the headline findings. For a full deep dive, including breakdowns by role, sector, region, and agentic AI maturity level, see the full report, The state of AI ROI measurement in software teams.