What's Really Happening in Dev Right Now? (Plus a Chance to Win Some Gear)

I just completed the latest Developer Nation Global Survey, and it got me thinking about how much our industry has evolved this year. If you're curious about where development is heading and don't mind the chance to win some solid gear, it's worth your time. This isn't your typical quick survey. SlashData's Developer Nation survey has been tracking global development trends for years, and this edition dives deep into what matters to us as developers: Programming languages and their real-world adoption Frameworks & libraries that are gaining traction Cloud platforms and infrastructure choices DevOps & CI/CD practices that teams are implementing AI tools and how they're changing our workflows Why Take 20 Minutes for This? Beyond the solid prizes (we're talking $300 toward any AI tool, Logitech MX Master 3S, RODE NT-USB Mini, and various gift cards), there are genuine reasons to participate: Community Insights: When the results drop, you'll get data-backed answers to questions like "What languages are growing?" and "How are teams using AI tools?" Industry Impact: Your input helps shape the tools and platforms we all use. Companies pay attention to this data when making product decisions. Good Cause: They've also added a donation component where your participation can contribute to charitable causes. The survey runs until July 17, 2025, so there's still time to add your voice to the mix. If you're interested in seeing where our industry is headed (and maybe winning something useful in the process), take the Developer Nation Survey here.

Jun 9, 2025 - 11:00

What's Really Happening in Dev Right Now? (Plus a Chance to Win Some Gear)

I just completed the latest Developer Nation Global Survey, and it got me thinking about how much our industry has evolved this year. If you're curious about where development is heading and don't mind the chance to win some solid gear, it's worth your time.

This isn't your typical quick survey. SlashData's Developer Nation survey has been tracking global development trends for years, and this edition dives deep into what matters to us as developers:

Programming languages and their real-world adoption
Frameworks & libraries that are gaining traction
Cloud platforms and infrastructure choices
DevOps & CI/CD practices that teams are implementing
AI tools and how they're changing our workflows

Why Take 20 Minutes for This?

Beyond the solid prizes (we're talking $300 toward any AI tool, Logitech MX Master 3S, RODE NT-USB Mini, and various gift cards), there are genuine reasons to participate:

Community Insights: When the results drop, you'll get data-backed answers to questions like "What languages are growing?" and "How are teams using AI tools?"

Industry Impact: Your input helps shape the tools and platforms we all use. Companies pay attention to this data when making product decisions.

Good Cause: They've also added a donation component where your participation can contribute to charitable causes.

The survey runs until July 17, 2025, so there's still time to add your voice to the mix.

If you're interested in seeing where our industry is headed (and maybe winning something useful in the process), take the Developer Nation Survey here.