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Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Attending school (full-time)
3
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Coding Bootcamp;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Colleague or on-the-job training;Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Coding Bootcamp
2
Cybersecurity or InfoSec professional
20 to 99 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
AI integration or AI Agent capabilities NA
Ethical concerns NA
Other:
null
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
3
3
Nomadic
USD United States dollar
1
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C#;HTML/CSS;Java;JavaScript;PHP;PowerShell;Python
Bash/Shell (all shells);Java;Python;R;Ruby
Bash/Shell (all shells);Java;Python
NA NA
Yes
MariaDB;Microsoft Access;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;MySQL;Neo4J
IBM DB2;Oracle;PostgreSQL
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud;IBM Cloud;Kubernetes;Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Microsoft Azure
NA NA
Yes
AngularJS;ASP.NET;Django;jQuery;Laravel;WordPress
AngularJS;Django;Drupal
AngularJS;Django
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher;SwiftData;Amazon Bedrock;Microsoft Fabric;Google Gemini;visionOS
SwiftData;uv
SwiftData
null
null
Windows;Ubuntu;Android
Windows;MacOS;Red Hat
Azure Devops;GitHub;GitLab;Google Workspace;Lucid (includes Lucidchart);Microsoft Planner;Obsidian
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Discord;Reddit;Hacker News;Twitch;LinkedIn
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
Less than one year
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48,601
48,602
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
18
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
20
Developer, back-end
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Personal Project
Costs are manageable NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
Working with new technologies and tools NA
I'm not sure
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
4
1
Brazil
BRL Brazilian real
360,000
Yes
C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;SQL
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Dynamodb;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;PostgreSQL;Redis
Cosmos DB;Elasticsearch
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Datadog;Docker
null
null
NA NA
Yes
ASP.NET;ASP.NET Core;Blazor;jQuery
Angular;React
null
NA NA
Yes
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher
null
null
null
null
Windows
null
GitHub
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Reddit
null
null
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Less than once per month or monthly
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
Infrequently, less than once per year
Direct messaging of users;Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts;Chat (bot/AI)
Comment on Q&A posts NA
Yes, definitely
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Neither good or bad at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
Project planning;Testing code;Predictive analytics
Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
No
No, but I plan to
Yes, to a great extent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem
Real problem solving
65,533
3
48,602
48,603
I code primarily as a hobby
55-64 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Retired
Volunteering (regularly)
null
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Coding Bootcamp
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
null
Developer, back-end
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,603
48,604
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
6
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange
15
Developer, full-stack
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Connected to an open-source project NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
Solving real-world problems NA
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
6
4
Ukraine
UAH Ukrainian hryvnia
900,000
Yes
C++;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;PHP;Python
C++;HTML/CSS;PHP;Python
C++;HTML/CSS;PHP;Python
NA Clojure
Yes
Dynamodb;MariaDB;MySQL;PostgreSQL;Redis
MySQL;PostgreSQL;Redis
MySQL;PostgreSQL;Redis
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Make;npm;Vite;Yarn
Docker;Make;npm;Vite;Yarn
Docker;Make;npm;Vite;Yarn
NA NA
Yes
Drupal;Laravel;Node.js;Vue.js
Django;Laravel;Node.js;Symfony;Vue.js
Laravel;Node.js;Vue.js
NA NA
Yes
Android Studio;PhpStorm;WebStorm
PhpStorm;WebStorm
PhpStorm;WebStorm
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Ubuntu;Android
Ubuntu;Android
Confluence;GitHub;Jira;Markdown File
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab
Confluence;GitHub
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;YouTube;Medium
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Kaggle;YouTube;Medium
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;YouTube;Medium
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
Less than once every 2 - 3 months
Chat (people);Coding challenges;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.)
Directly open a Q&A post via search, documentation or a peer NA
No, not really
Less than half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Indifferent
Somewhat trust
Bad at handling complex tasks
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring
Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Documenting code;Testing code;Generating content or synthetic data
null
Other (write in):
Yes
No, and I don't plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to compare different solutions;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
Problem-solving skills and understanding the business perspective
21,570
8
48,604
48,605
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Engaged in paid work (10-19 hours per week)
20
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
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25
Developer, game or graphics
Just me - I am a freelancer, sole proprietor, etc.
Individual contributor
Your choice (very flexible, you can come in when you want or just as needed)
No
Personal Project
Good brand and public image NA
Poor usability NA
Software Development
Solving real-world problems NA
Yes
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
5
10
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GBP Pound sterling
52,000
Yes
JavaScript;PHP;SQL
C#;JavaScript
JavaScript
css css
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Node.js
React
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Google Gemini
Google Gemini
Google Gemini
null
null
Windows;Android
MacOS;Android
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Less than once per month or monthly
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
Infrequently, less than once per year
Logic games/puzzles
Ask a question NA
No, not at all
More than half the time
No, but I plan to soon
Favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Writing code;Documenting code
Search for answers
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;I don’t use AI tools regularly;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving;It’s hard to understand how or why the code works
null
No, but I plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I want to learn best practices;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem
null
70,794
6
48,605
48,606
I am learning to code
25-34 years old
Associate degree (A.A., A.S., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Attending school (part-time)
15
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Coding Bootcamp
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
null
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null
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,606
48,607
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
5
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
10
Developer, front-end
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
In-person
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
null
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null
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null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
48,607
48,608
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
17
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,608
48,609
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Volunteering (regularly)
8
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
15
Developer, back-end
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,609
48,610
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
18
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community)
20
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Connected to an open-source project NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,610
48,611
I used to be a developer by profession, but no longer am
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
22
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
32
Engineering manager
1,000 to 4,999 employees
People manager
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Costs are manageable NA
Ethical concerns NA
Software Development
null
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
10
5
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
GBP Pound sterling
250,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Documenting code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
Project planning;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Generating content or synthetic data
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
no
Yes, I use AI agents at work monthly or infrequently
Yes, somewhat
Cybersecurity
MCP servers
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.
null
null
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
340,354
null
48,611
48,612
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
8
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
10
Developer, back-end
null
null
null
No
Work
Easy-to-use API NA
Outdated or obsolete technology or features NA
Fintech
Working with new technologies and tools NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
8
5
Ukraine
EUR European Euro
4,700
Yes
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;PHP;SQL;TypeScript
Go;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;PHP;SQL;TypeScript
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;PHP;SQL;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
MySQL;Redis
MySQL;Redis
MySQL;Redis
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Docker;Google Cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Docker
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Docker
NA NA
Yes
Angular;jQuery;Laravel;Node.js;Symfony
Angular;Laravel;Node.js
Angular;Laravel;Node.js
NA NA
Yes
Cursor;PhpStorm;Visual Studio Code
Cursor;PhpStorm;Visual Studio Code
Cursor;PhpStorm;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
Between 5 and 10 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Chat (people);Long-form articles;Direct messaging of users;Job board;Chat (bot/AI)
Directly open a Q&A post via search, documentation or a peer NA
Yes, somewhat
Rarely, almost never
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5,453
9
48,612
48,613
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
null
19
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts
25
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
People manager
Remote
No
Work
null
null
Fintech
null
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
Estonia
EUR European Euro
null
Yes
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Ruby;TypeScript
null
null
NA NA
Yes
PostgreSQL;Redis;SQLite;Valkey
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Ansible;APT;Digital Ocean;Docker;Google Cloud;Homebrew;Terraform;Vite;Webpack;Yarn
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Nuxt.js;Ruby on Rails;Vue.js
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Claude Code
null
null
RubyMine NA
null
null
null
null
null
MacOS;Debian
null
GitLab
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow
null
null
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
null
null
No, not really
null
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Indifferent
Neither trust nor distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
null
Project planning;Testing code
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Creating or maintaining documentation
Documenting code
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
null
Yes, I use AI agents at work weekly
Yes, somewhat
Software engineering;IT operations;Cybersecurity
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sentry
null
ChatGPT;Claude Code
Junie
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code
Understanding the whole picture and domain, asking correct questions and understanding what the code changes are affecting and how they are affecting. Critical thinking about edge cases.
null
8
48,613
48,614
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Volunteering (regularly)
15
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
null
Data scientist
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Personal Project
Costs are manageable NA
null
Energy
Working with new technologies and tools NA
Yes
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
Canada
CAD Canadian dollar
185,000
Yes
C;Lua;Python;Rust
Lua;Python;Rust
Lua;Python;Rust
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Neovim;Visual Studio Code
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Neovim;Visual Studio Code
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Neovim;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
uv
uv
uv
null
null
MacOS
Windows;MacOS
Azure Devops;GitHub;Monday.com;Obsidian
GitHub;Obsidian
GitHub;Obsidian
NA NA
Stack Exchange;Discord;Reddit;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
Discord;Reddit;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
Discord;Reddit;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Chat (bot/AI)
null
No, not really
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very unfavorable
Somewhat distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Documenting code;Deployment and monitoring;Creating or maintaining documentation
Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Predictive analytics
Project planning;Debugging or fixing code;Learning new concepts or technologies
Generating content or synthetic data
Search for answers
I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
null
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Not at all or minimally
Software engineering
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
null
null
AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
null
134,973
6
48,614
48,615
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
8
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
null
12
Developer, back-end
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
No
Work
null
null
Software Development
null
No
I have transitioned into a new career and/or industry voluntarily
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
48,615
48,616
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
15
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Coding Bootcamp
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
10
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
People manager
In-person
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was ultimately not purchased or used at my organization
Work
Good brand and public image NA
Lack of AI or AI agents NA
Software Development
null
No
I have transitioned into a new career and/or industry voluntarily
null
null
India
INR Indian rupee
800,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Daily or almost daily
Between 10 and 15 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Logic games/puzzles
Comment on Q&A posts NA
Yes, somewhat
Less than half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
null
null
null
null
Documenting code;Predictive analytics;Creating or maintaining documentation
I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
s
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
9,299
5
48,616
48,617
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
13
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training
18
Developer, back-end
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a tool that more than five colleagues use but it is not a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Easy-to-use API NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
Competitive pay and benefits NA
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
10
null
Canada
CAD Canadian dollar
145,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);Groovy;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Lua;PHP;Python
Bash/Shell (all shells);Groovy;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Lua;PHP;Python
Bash/Shell (all shells);Groovy;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Lua;PHP;Python
NA NA
Yes
MySQL;Redis
Cassandra;Redis
Redis
Couchbase Couchbase
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);APT;Composer;Datadog;Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;New Relic;npm;Pip;Prometheus
Amazon Web Services (AWS);APT;Composer;Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;New Relic;npm;Pip;Prometheus
Amazon Web Services (AWS);APT;Composer;Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;New Relic;npm;Pip;Prometheus
NA NA
Yes
Flask;jQuery;Laravel;Symfony
Django;Express;Flask;jQuery;Laravel;React;Symfony
Flask;jQuery;Laravel;Symfony
NA NA
Yes
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;PhpStorm;Vim;Visual Studio Code
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;PhpStorm;Vim;Visual Studio Code
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;PhpStorm;Vim;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows;MacOS;iOS
MacOS;iOS;Debian
Confluence;GitLab;Jira
Confluence;GitLab;Jira
Confluence;GitLab;Jira
OpenAPI OpenAPI
Stack Overflow;Substack;Medium
Stack Overflow;Substack;Medium
Stack Overflow;Substack;Medium
NA NA
Yes
openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
NA NA
Not sure/can't remember
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Job board;Chat (bot/AI)
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in I don't have an account.
No, not at all
Less than half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Documenting code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Search for answers;Creating or maintaining documentation
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Debugging or fixing code;Deployment and monitoring;Generating content or synthetic data;Learning new concepts or technologies
Predictive analytics
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
Vibe coding is a meme and not a real thing. It's not possible to make real software using only AI prompts.
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Yes, somewhat
Software engineering
null
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
null
null
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
AI tools will not become more capable. They will always hallucinate and get things wrong. Developers will always need coding skills and need to look at the documentation of tools they are using.
105,790
9
48,617
48,618
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Employed
None of the above
4
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
null
15
Data engineer
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Reliability and low latency NA
Availability of better alternatives NA
Software Development
Competitive pay and benefits NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
Germany
EUR European Euro
80,280
Yes
JavaScript;Python;Ruby;SQL;TypeScript
SQL;TypeScript
SQL;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
MariaDB;PostgreSQL;Supabase;Amazon Redshift
MariaDB;PostgreSQL;Supabase
MariaDB;PostgreSQL;Supabase
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
Between 5 and 10 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Long-form articles;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.)
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
No, not really
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Somewhat distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
null
null
null
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving;It’s hard to understand how or why the code works
No
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
The amount of human-to-human interaction necessary to solve industry problems. The ability to understand business processes, stakeholder requirements and complex issues is not something I see AI excelling at within this timeframe.
93,137
10
48,618
48,619
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
12
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange
12
Developer, full-stack
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Easy-to-use API NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Transportation, or Supply Chain
Job stability and career growth with a single employer NA
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
4
3
United States of America
USD United States dollar
130,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;SQL;TypeScript;VBA
null
null
NA NA
Yes
IBM DB2;InfluxDB;Microsoft SQL Server;PostgreSQL;SQLite
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Chocolatey;Cloudflare;Docker;Kubernetes;MSBuild;npm;NuGet
null
null
NA NA
Yes
ASP.NET;ASP.NET Core;jQuery;React
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Notepad++;Vim;Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
Cursor
null
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher
null
null
null
null
Windows
Windows
Confluence;GitHub;Google Workspace;Jira
null
null
Mural NA
Stack Overflow;Bluesky;YouTube;Medium
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models)
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Daily or almost daily
Between 10 and 15 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Long-form articles
Directly open a Q&A post via search, documentation or a peer NA
No, not really
About half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Somewhat distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Search for answers
Project planning;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Generating content or synthetic data
Learning about a codebase;Committing and reviewing code;Learning new concepts or technologies
Documenting code;Creating or maintaining documentation
Testing code
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
No
No, and I don't plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code;When I need quick help troubleshooting
Understanding of how code operates and what is and isn't efficient. Gathering requirements and feedback from users and incorporating it into solutions
130,000
null
48,619
48,620
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
10
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Books / Physical media
13
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Reputation for quality NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
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null
NA NA
null
null
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null
NA NA
null
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null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
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null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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null
NA NA
null
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null
48,620
48,621
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Not employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
6
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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null
48,621
48,622
I am a developer by profession
55-64 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
37
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts;Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange
37
Developer, full-stack
20 to 99 employees
null
Remote
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was ultimately not purchased or used at my organization
Work
Reliability and low latency NA
Outdated or obsolete technology or features NA
Software Development
Job stability and career growth with a single employer NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
7
7
Ukraine
USD United States dollar
50,000
Yes
JavaScript;Rust;SQL
Rust
Rust
NA NA
Yes
MariaDB;SQLite
SQLite
SQLite
NA NA
Yes
APT;Cargo;npm;pnpm
Cargo
Cargo
NA NA
Yes
Node.js;Vue.js
Axum
null
warp NA
Yes
VSCodium;Zed
VSCodium
VSCodium
Helix NA
Google Gemini
RAG
null
null
candle
Ubuntu;Android;Linux (non-WSL);Pop!_OS
Ubuntu;Linux (non-WSL)
GitHub;GitLab;Jira
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;LinkedIn;Medium
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models)
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models)
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models)
NA NA
Yes
Daily or almost daily
Between 10 and 15 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
Browse content related to Q&A posts I recently viewed NA
Yes, somewhat
Less than half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Indifferent
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Deployment and monitoring;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data
null
Project planning;Documenting code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Predictive analytics;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
null
Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
partial
No, but I plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I need quick help troubleshooting
Human knowledge
50,000
8
48,622
48,623
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
9
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types)
9
Other (please specify):
20 to 99 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Software Development
Job stability and career growth with a single employer NA
I'm not sure
I have transitioned into a new career and/or industry voluntarily
8
5
Italy
EUR European Euro
null
Yes
JavaScript;PHP;SQL
JavaScript
JavaScript
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Less than once per month or monthly
Between 5 and 10 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Videos;Chat (bot/AI)
Ask a question NA
No, not really
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Project planning;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Learning new concepts or technologies
Predictive analytics
null
Documenting code;Testing code;Deployment and monitoring;Creating or maintaining documentation
Learning about a codebase;Committing and reviewing code;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
no
No, but I plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need quick help troubleshooting
deployment
null
9
48,623
48,624
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
4
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
7
Developer, full-stack
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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null
NA NA
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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null
48,624
48,625
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Attending school (part-time)
3
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts;Coding Bootcamp;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Blogs or podcasts;Coding Bootcamp;Books / Physical media
3
UX, Research Ops or UI design professional
20 to 99 employees
null
In-person
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was ultimately not purchased or used at my organization
Work
null
null
Software Development
null
Yes
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
China
NZD New Zealand dollar
null
null
C++
null
null
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
APT
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Deno
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Aider
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
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null
NA NA
Yes
null
Between 1 and 3 years
A few times per month or weekly
Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
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null
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null
5
48,625
48,626
I am learning to code
25-34 years old
Secondary school (e.g. American high school, German Realschule or Gymnasium, etc.)
I prefer not to say
null
11
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other (please specify):
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community)
10
Support engineer or analyst
null
null
null
null
School
Customizable and manageable codebase NA
Inefficient or time-costly NA
null
null
Yes
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
2
7
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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null
48,626
48,627
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (10-19 hours per week)
10
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
15
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
In-person
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Connected to an open-source project NA
Inefficient or time-costly NA
Fintech
Innovation through solving challenging and complex problems NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
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null
null
null
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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7
48,627
48,628
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Associate degree (A.A., A.S., etc.)
Employed
Attending school (part-time)
20
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Colleague or on-the-job training
22
Developer, back-end
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
null
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null
null
null
null
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null
null
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null
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,628
48,629
I work with developers or my work supports developers but am not a developer by profession
18-24 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (10-19 hours per week)
1
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,629
48,630
I work with developers or my work supports developers but am not a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
8
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training
12
Other (please specify):
5,000 to 9,999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Ethical concerns NA
Software Development
null
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
5
2
Greece
EUR European Euro
42,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Learning new concepts or technologies
Writing code;Committing and reviewing code
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Predictive analytics
Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Deployment and monitoring;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
yes
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
No, but my development work has changed somewhat due to non-AI factors
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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48,726
null
48,630
48,631
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
7
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts
13
Developer, back-end
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Your choice (very flexible, you can come in when you want or just as needed)
No
Work
Easy-to-use API NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,631
48,632
I am a developer by profession
55-64 years old
Professional degree (JD, MD, Ph.D, Ed.D, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
20
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts
15
AI/ML engineer
500 to 999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,632
48,633
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
7
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community)
4
Developer, back-end
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
No
Work
Easy-to-use API NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Banking/Financial Services
You like your manager NA
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
10
10
Georgia
GEL Georgian lari
10,000
Yes
C#;SQL
Rust;SQL
SQL
NA NA
Yes
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
NA NA
Yes
Angular;ASP.NET;ASP.NET Core
Angular;ASP.NET;ASP.NET Core;Axum
Angular;ASP.NET;ASP.NET Core
NA NA
Yes
Rider
Rider;RustRover;Zed
Rider
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher
.NET 8 or higher
.NET 8 or higher
null
SurrealDB, Axum
Windows
Windows
null
null
null
Codebase Jetbrains Youtrack
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Daily or almost daily
Between 5 and 10 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Videos
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
Neutral
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Deployment and monitoring;Learning new concepts or technologies
Project planning;Committing and reviewing code;Predictive analytics
Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
Search for answers
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
no
Yes, I use AI agents at work daily
Yes, somewhat
Software engineering
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.
null
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GitHub Copilot
null
I don’t think I’ll need help from people anymore
optimization, system design, performance improvment
3,676
null
48,633
48,634
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
2
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts;Coding Bootcamp
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training;Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Blogs or podcasts;Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Coding Bootcamp
2
Developer, full-stack
1,000 to 4,999 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a tool that more than five colleagues use but it is not a substantial addition to the tech stack
Personal Project
Easy-to-use API NA
Ethical concerns NA
Software Development
Autonomy and trust to manage your own tasks NA
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,634
48,635
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Other (please specify):
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Attending school (full-time)
4
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,635
48,636
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
14
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts;Games or coding challenges
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,636
48,637
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
36
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Blogs or podcasts
40
Architect, software or solutions
100 to 499 employees
People manager
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Personal Project
Reliability and low latency NA
Ethical concerns NA
Software Development
Working with new technologies and tools NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
10
10
Chile
USD United States dollar
120,000
Yes
Java;JavaScript;Python;Rust;SQL;TypeScript
Go;JavaScript;Python;Rust;TypeScript;Zig
JavaScript;Python;Rust;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
BigQuery;Dynamodb;MariaDB;MongoDB
Dynamodb;MariaDB;MongoDB;SQLite
Dynamodb;MariaDB;MongoDB
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Bun;Cloudflare;Digital Ocean;Google Cloud;Homebrew;Maven (build tool);npm;Poetry
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Bun;Cloudflare;Digital Ocean;Google Cloud;Homebrew;npm
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Bun;Cloudflare;Digital Ocean;Google Cloud;Homebrew;npm
uv uv
Yes
Astro;Express;FastAPI;Fastify;NestJS;Node.js;React;Spring Boot
Astro;Express;FastAPI;Fastify;Node.js;React;Axum
Astro;Express;FastAPI;Fastify;Node.js;React
NA NA
Yes
Bolt;Claude Code;Lovable.dev;Neovim;Visual Studio Code;Zed
Bolt;Claude Code;Lovable.dev;Neovim;Visual Studio Code;Zed
Bolt;Claude Code;Lovable.dev;Neovim;Visual Studio Code;Zed
NA NA
Large Language Model;Google Gemini;Ollama
Large Language Model;Google Gemini;Ollama
Large Language Model;Google Gemini;Ollama
null
null
MacOS;Linux (non-WSL)
MacOS;Linux (non-WSL)
GitHub;Miro;Obsidian
GitHub;Miro
GitHub;Miro
NA NA
Discord;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X;YouTube
Discord;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X
Discord;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (R- Reasoning models);DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (R- Reasoning models);DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (R- Reasoning models);DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
Answer a question NA
No, not really
Less than half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
null
null
Documenting code;Testing code
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;It’s hard to understand how or why the code works
no
Yes, I use AI agents at work daily
Not at all or minimally
Software engineering
MCP servers;Integration with external agents and APIs
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.
AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
null
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.
null
GitHub MCP Server
null
Llama Index;Ollama;LangChain
null
Snyk
null
ChatGPT;Claude Code;GitHub Copilot;v0.dev;Bolt.new;Blackbox AI
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
programming principles, business knowledge, security
120,000
10
48,637
48,638
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Not employed
Attending school (part-time)
4
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
8
Developer, full-stack
null
null
null
null
Work
Costs are manageable NA
Outdated or obsolete technology or features NA
null
Competitive pay and benefits NA
Yes
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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4
48,638
48,639
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
8
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts;Games or coding challenges;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
15
AI/ML engineer
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Reliability and low latency NA
Availability of better alternatives NA
Software Development
Autonomy and trust to manage your own tasks NA
No
I have transitioned into a new career and/or industry voluntarily
10
20
United States of America
USD United States dollar
160,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
No
Multiple times per day
Between 10 and 15 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
null
Neutral
Less than half of the time
Yes, I use AI tools monthly or infrequently
Indifferent
Somewhat distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
Deployment and monitoring
null
null
null
No
Yes, I use AI agents at work monthly or infrequently
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
160,000
1
48,639
48,640
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
15
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts
17
Developer, full-stack
20 to 99 employees
People manager
In-person
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a tool that more than five colleagues use but it is not a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Good brand and public image NA
Availability of better alternatives NA
Retail and Consumer Services
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,640
48,641
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
15
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts
20
Architect, software or solutions
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Reliability and low latency NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Software Development
Autonomy and trust to manage your own tasks NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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9
48,641
48,642
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
2
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
null
Developer, front-end
5,000 to 9,999 employees
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,642
48,643
I am a developer by profession
18-24 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Attending school (part-time);Engaged in paid work (10-19 hours per week)
1
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts
3
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,643
48,644
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Professional degree (JD, MD, Ph.D, Ed.D, etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.);Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
3
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
9
Developer, full-stack
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
No
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null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,644
48,645
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
null
21
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
26
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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null
NA NA
null
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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48,645
48,646
I work with developers or my work supports developers but am not a developer by profession
55-64 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Volunteering (regularly);Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
30
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Blogs or podcasts;Books / Physical media
10
Data or business analyst
Just me - I am a freelancer, sole proprietor, etc.
Individual contributor
Your choice (very flexible, you can come in when you want or just as needed)
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was ultimately not purchased or used at my organization
Work
Easy-to-use API NA
Inefficient or time-costly NA
Banking/Financial Services
null
No
I have transitioned into a new career and/or industry voluntarily
null
null
Ukraine
UAH Ukrainian hryvnia
null
Yes
C;C#;C++;Delphi;PowerShell;SQL
HTML/CSS;Java;JavaScript;PowerShell;Python;SQL
PowerShell;SQL
NA NA
Yes
Databricks SQL;IBM DB2;Microsoft SQL Server;MySQL;Oracle
Databricks SQL;IBM DB2;Microsoft SQL Server;MySQL;Oracle
Databricks SQL;IBM DB2;Microsoft SQL Server;MySQL;Oracle
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud;IBM Cloud;Microsoft Azure;Yandex Cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud
NA NA
Yes
ASP.NET;jQuery;WordPress
ASP.NET;jQuery;WordPress
ASP.NET;jQuery;WordPress
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows;MacOS;Ubuntu;Android
Windows;MacOS;Ubuntu;Android
Asana;Confluence;GitHub;Google Workspace
GitHub;Google Workspace
GitHub;Google Workspace
NA NA
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Not sure/can't remember
Less than once per month or monthly
Less than one year
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Coding challenges;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.);Direct messaging of users;Job board
Comment on Q&A posts NA
Neutral
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools monthly or infrequently
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
null
null
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
I haven’t encountered any problems
null
Yes, I use AI agents at work monthly or infrequently
Yes, somewhat
Business process automation;Data and analytics
null
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.
null
AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.;Write in the most significant benefit if not listed above.
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
null
ChromaDB
null
AutoGen (Microsoft);Amazon Bedrock Agents
null
Honeycomb;Wiz
null
ChatGPT;Claude Code;Google Gemini;AgentGPT;Auto-GPT
null
When I want to fully understand something
null
null
null
48,646
48,647
I am not primarily a developer, but I write code sometimes as part of my work/studies
25-34 years old
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,647
48,648
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
26
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
26
Developer, back-end
null
null
null
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,648
48,649
I am a developer by profession
18-24 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Volunteering (regularly)
3
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
8
Developer, full-stack
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Personal Project
Costs are manageable NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
You like your manager NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
7
7
United States of America
USD United States dollar
68,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;Groovy;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;SQL;TypeScript
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Dynamodb;MySQL;PostgreSQL
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Kubernetes;Maven (build tool);Microsoft Azure;npm;Pip;Yarn
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Angular;AngularJS;Node.js;React
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows;MacOS;iOS
Windows
GitHub;Jira;Trello
GitHub
GitHub
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Discord;Reddit;YouTube
Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
Daily or almost daily
Between 3 and 5 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
No, not really
I don't use AI or AI-enabled tools
No, and I don't plan to
Unfavorable
Highly distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
Testing code
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
null
null
I don’t use AI tools regularly
No
No, and I don't plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
68,000
8
48,649
48,650
I am not primarily a developer, but I write code sometimes as part of my work/studies
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
5
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
10
DevOps engineer or professional
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
School
Easy-to-use API NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Software Development
null
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
6
2
Australia
AUD Australian dollar
80,000
Yes
Python
Rust
null
NA NA
Yes
Elasticsearch;MySQL
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
PyCharm;Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows
Windows
GitLab
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
No
Daily or almost daily
Between 5 and 10 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
Neutral
I don't use AI or AI-enabled tools
No, and I don't plan to
Unfavorable
Somewhat distrust
I don't use AI tools for complex tasks / I don't know
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
null
null
I don’t use AI tools regularly
No
No, and I don't plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
null
52,007
null
48,650
48,651
I am learning to code
35-44 years old
Other (please specify):
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week);Attending school (full-time)
10
Yes, I am new to coding or currently a student
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
5
Developer, desktop or enterprise applications
Just me - I am a freelancer, sole proprietor, etc.
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Customizable and manageable codebase NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Government
null
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
5
5
Saudi Arabia
SAR Saudi Arabian riyal
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Unsure
Neither trust nor distrust
Neither good or bad at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
Writing code
null
Documenting code;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I don’t use AI tools regularly
no
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Yes, to a great extent
Software engineering
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,651
48,652
I code primarily as a hobby
25-34 years old
Primary/elementary school
Not employed
Engaged in paid work (10-19 hours per week)
7
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts;Games or coding challenges;Books / Physical media
7
Other (please specify):
Just me - I am a freelancer, sole proprietor, etc.
Individual contributor
Your choice (very flexible, you can come in when you want or just as needed)
No
Personal Project
AI integration or AI Agent capabilities Rsult kode pertanggal dan waktu
Security or privacy concerns NA
Other:
null
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
Ghana
IDR Indonesian rupiah
15,000,000
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
919
null
48,652
48,653
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
null
27
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
30
Architect, software or solutions
20 to 99 employees
People manager
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Good brand and public image NA
Ethical concerns NA
Software Development
Innovation through solving challenging and complex problems NA
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
10
null
Germany
EUR European Euro
140,000
Yes
Delphi;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;SQL
Delphi;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;SQL
Delphi;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;SQL
NA NA
Yes
Microsoft SQL Server;PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
NA NA
Yes
Docker
Docker
Docker
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
ExtJS ExtJS
Yes
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
NA NA
Large Language Model;Delphi 12+ Athens
Large Language Model;RAG;Delphi 12+ Athens
Large Language Model;Delphi 12+ Athens
null
null
Windows;Ubuntu;Android;Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL);iOS;iPadOS
Windows;Ubuntu;Android
Obsidian
Obsidian
Obsidian
Fogbugz, TickTick Fogbugz, TickTick
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
NA NA
No
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
null
No, not at all
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Learning new concepts or technologies
Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Generating content or synthetic data
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
Search for answers
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
Yes for specific small tasks like VS Code Plugins
Yes, I use AI agents at work weekly
Yes, somewhat
Software engineering;Decision intelligence;Marketing
MCP servers
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
null
null
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
ChatGPT;GitHub Copilot;Tabnine
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code
software architecture
162,421
8
48,653
48,654
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
6
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other (please specify):
10
Developer, full-stack
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
Personal Project
Robust and complete API NA
Ethical concerns NA
Banking/Financial Services
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null
null
null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,654
48,655
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Professional degree (JD, MD, Ph.D, Ed.D, etc.)
Employed
Volunteering (regularly)
5
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts
12
Data scientist
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
In-person
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Ethical concerns NA
Government
Solving real-world problems NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
23
17
United States of America
USD United States dollar
56,680
Yes
Python;Rust;SQL
Rust
Rust
NA NA
Yes
Microsoft SQL Server;PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
NA NA
Yes
Cargo;Chocolatey;Make;npm;Pacman;Pip
Cargo
Cargo
NA NA
Yes
Flask;Node.js;Axum
Axum
Axum
NA NA
Yes
Claude Code;Neovim
Claude Code;Neovim
Claude Code;Neovim
NA NA
Polars;Google Gemini;Ollama;uv
Polars;Google Gemini;uv
Polars;Google Gemini;uv
null
null
Arch
Windows
GitHub;Markdown File
GitHub;Markdown File
GitHub;Markdown File
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Medium;Company-sponsored forums
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Meta Llama (all models)
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Gemini (Flash general purpose models)
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Gemini (Flash general purpose models)
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 5 and 10 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Long-form articles;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.);Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts
Bookmark posts to look at later NA
Yes, somewhat
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Favorable
Highly distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Documenting code;Search for answers;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Project planning;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics
Learning about a codebase;Generating content or synthetic data
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
No
No, but I plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
Architectural knowledge of how to structure and scale applications will remain a premium skill set. There will likely remain a large demand for human developers to bring prompt engineering "the last mile" to create a finished product for user consumption.
56,680
8
48,655
48,656
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
20
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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null
48,656
48,657
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Attending school (full-time)
6
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Coding Bootcamp;Games or coding challenges;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
9
Developer, full-stack
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,657
48,658
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
15
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
20
Developer, full-stack
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
null
Banking/Financial Services
Control over the level of quality in projects NA
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
5
2
Romania
RON Romanian leu
350,000
Yes
C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;SQL;TypeScript
C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;SQL;TypeScript
C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;SQL;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
Dynamodb;PostgreSQL
Dynamodb;PostgreSQL
Dynamodb;PostgreSQL
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
NA NA
Yes
Angular;AngularJS;ASP.NET Core
Angular;AngularJS;ASP.NET Core
Angular;AngularJS;ASP.NET Core
NA NA
Yes
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows
Windows
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Jira
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Jira
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Jira
NA NA
Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow
NA NA
Yes
openAI GPT (chatbot models)
openAI GPT (chatbot models)
openAI GPT (chatbot models)
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
Infrequently, less than once per year
null
Ask a question NA
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80,412
7
48,658
48,659
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
25
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
30
Developer, full-stack
null
null
null
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,659
48,660
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Professional degree (JD, MD, Ph.D, Ed.D, etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
25
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts;Coding Bootcamp;Games or coding challenges;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts;Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Games or coding challenges;Coding Bootcamp;Books / Physical media
25
DevOps engineer or professional
Less than 20 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,660
48,661
I am not primarily a developer, but I write code sometimes as part of my work/studies
Prefer not to say
Secondary school (e.g. American high school, German Realschule or Gymnasium, etc.)
Employed
Attending school (full-time)
1
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training;Games or coding challenges;Other (please specify):
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
6
Other (please specify):
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
In-person
No
Personal Project
Costs are manageable Just wanted AI to be last
Prohibitive pricing ai
Other:
null
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
United States of America
USD United States dollar
null
Yes
Assembly;Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;C++;GDScript;HTML/CSS;Java;JavaScript;Lua;MATLAB;PowerShell;Python;TypeScript
C#;Java;Rust;TypeScript
C#;Java;TypeScript
NA pinecone, dreamberd, gulfofmexico
Yes
MongoDB
MongoDB
MongoDB
NA NA
Yes
Docker;Firebase;Gradle;Make;Maven (build tool);MSBuild;npm;NuGet;Pip;Webpack;Yarn
Docker;npm;NuGet;Webpack
Docker;npm;NuGet;Webpack
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Notepad++;PyCharm;Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows;Ubuntu;Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL);iOS;Debian;Linux (non-WSL);iPadOS;Fedora;ChromeOS
Windows
null
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
NA NA
Yes
openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
null
null
NA NA
No
Less than once per month or monthly
Between 5 and 10 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Other (write in):
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in I just use it to read questions and answers. Every other option is equally irrelevant
No, not really
Rarely, almost never
No, and I don't plan to
Very unfavorable
Highly distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies;Other (write in):
null
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving;Other (write in):;It’s hard to understand how or why the code works
No
No, and I don't plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;Write in the most significant challenge if not listed above:
null
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Other (please specify):;I don’t think I’ll need help from people anymore
Not using AI
null
null
48,661
48,662
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
12
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts
17
Developer, mobile
null
null
null
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a tool that more than five colleagues use but it is not a substantial addition to the tech stack
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,662
48,663
I am learning to code
35-44 years old
null
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null
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,663
48,664
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
18
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
20
Developer, full-stack
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Availability of better alternatives NA
Other:
Collaboration and support from a team NA
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
3
1
Peru
USD United States dollar
100,000
Yes
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Ruby;SQL
Elixir
null
NA NA
Yes
Elasticsearch;MariaDB;MySQL
PostgreSQL;SQLite
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Homebrew;npm;Vite;Yarn
Heroku
null
NA NA
Yes
React;Ruby on Rails
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Android
MacOS
Confluence;GitHub;Jira;Markdown File
GitLab
null
NA NA
GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn
Hacker News
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Not sure/can't remember
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Message Boards;Videos
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
Neutral
I don't use AI or AI-enabled tools
No, and I don't plan to
Unfavorable
Somewhat distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Testing code;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;I don’t use AI tools regularly
No
No, and I don't plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code;When I need quick help troubleshooting
Code reviewing, requirement analysis, understanding documentation and team work.
100,000
9
48,664
48,665
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
27
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts
29
Architect, software or solutions
20 to 99 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Robust and complete API NA
Ethical concerns NA
Media & Advertising Services
Control over the level of quality in projects NA
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
5
null
Canada
CAD Canadian dollar
140,000
Yes
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;SQL;TypeScript
JavaScript;TypeScript
JavaScript;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
Dynamodb;PostgreSQL
Dynamodb
Dynamodb
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Next.js;Node.js;React
Next.js;Node.js;React
Next.js;Node.js;React
NA NA
Yes
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows;Ubuntu
MacOS
GitHub
GitHub
GitHub
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Reddit;YouTube
Stack Overflow;Reddit;YouTube
Stack Overflow;Reddit;YouTube
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
Infrequently, less than once per year
Long-form articles;Direct messaging of users;Chat (bot/AI)
null
Yes, somewhat
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Deployment and monitoring;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data
null
Creating or maintaining documentation
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Predictive analytics;Learning new concepts or technologies
Documenting code
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
No
No, but I plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers
Ability to 5x or 10x your output using AI. Unfortunately I feel AI benefits experienced developers more than beginners as experience developers know which questions to ask and how to challenge the AI's answers to get better answers.
102,142
9
48,665
48,666
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
15
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Blogs or podcasts
22
Other (please specify):
100 to 499 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Robust and complete API NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Internet, Telecomm or Information Services
Recognition from leadership for your work NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
5
2
Germany
EUR European Euro
150,000
Yes
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;PHP;PowerShell;Python;Ruby;SQL;TypeScript
null
null
Smalltalk NA
Yes
Dynamodb;Elasticsearch;MariaDB;MySQL;PostgreSQL;SQLite
null
null
VOSS NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Chocolatey;Composer;Docker;Google Cloud;Homebrew;Kubernetes;npm;Pip
Ansible;Bun;Prometheus
null
NA NA
Yes
Flask;jQuery;Laravel;Next.js;Node.js;React;Ruby on Rails;Symfony
Deno;Django
null
NA NA
Yes
Notepad++;PhpStorm;Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
Tailwind CSS 4;Amazon Bedrock
null
null
null
null
Windows;MacOS;Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
null
GitHub;Google Workspace;Jira;Miro;Notion
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Reddit;Dev.to;X;YouTube
null
null
NA NA
null
Amazon Titan models;Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Mistral AI models;openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Image generating models;openAI Reasoning models
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
Less than once every 2 - 3 months
Chat (people);Chat (bot/AI)
null
Yes, somewhat
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Very well at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Search for answers;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Generating content or synthetic data
Committing and reviewing code
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
No, vibe engineering is the correct term, because you get shit if you dont describe the requirements clear enough. You get nice results, if you describe clear parts what you want to have in the product with which technology stakc and which feature
Yes, I use AI agents at work daily
Yes, to a great extent
Software engineering;IT operations;Customer service support
Integration with external agents and APIs
AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.
AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
Vertex AI;Ollama;LangChain
null
Sentry;Langfuse
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code
Strategic decisions,
174,022
10
48,666
48,667
I work with developers or my work supports developers but am not a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
12
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
6
Project manager
null
null
null
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
null
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null
48,667
48,668
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
34
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
40
Data scientist
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
Work
Connected to an open-source project NA
Ethical concerns NA
Healthcare
Control over the level of quality in projects NA
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
3
null
Germany
EUR European Euro
110,000
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Daily or almost daily
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
Infrequently, less than once per year
null
null
Yes, definitely
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Indifferent
Somewhat distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Search for answers
Project planning;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Generating content or synthetic data
Testing code;Predictive analytics
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
It leads me to directions that 10 minutes on stack overflow would do, but instantly. It helps me guide my own research, but doesn't replace true knowledge as found on sources such as stack overflow.
Yes, I use AI agents at work daily
Yes, somewhat
Data and analytics
null
AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
null
null
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code
understanding of the business problems. AI cannot understand true context. There always needs a storyteller.
127,616
7
48,668
48,669
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
13
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts
17
Developer, back-end
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Personal Project
Costs are manageable NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
Job stability and career growth with a single employer NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
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null
null
NA NA
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
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null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8
48,669
48,670
I work with developers or my work supports developers but am not a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
8
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange
5
Product manager
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was ultimately not purchased or used at my organization
Work
AI integration or AI Agent capabilities NA
Lack of AI or AI agents NA
Manufacturing
null
Yes
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
Ukraine
UAH Ukrainian hryvnia
2,000,000
Yes
Assembly;C++;Delphi;Erlang;Go;HTML/CSS;Java;JavaScript;Python;SQL
Python;SQL;TypeScript
Python;SQL
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Google Cloud
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Angular;AngularJS;Django;jQuery;Node.js;React;WordPress
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Claude Code;Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
Google Gemini
null
null
null
null
Windows;MacOS;Ubuntu;Android;iOS
Ubuntu
Asana;Azure Devops;Clickup;GitHub;GitLab;Google Workspace;Jira;Miro;Notion;Obsidian;Trello
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;YouTube;LinkedIn
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (R- Reasoning models);DeepSeek (V- General purpose models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Gemini (Pro Reasoning models)
null
NA NA
No
Infrequently, less than once per year
Between 5 and 10 years
Multiple times per day
Chat (bot/AI)
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Highly trust
Very well at handling complex tasks
Committing and reviewing code
Documenting code
Deployment and monitoring
Predictive analytics
Project planning
Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
null
Yes, I use AI agents at work daily
Yes, to a great extent
Software engineering;Business process automation;Decision intelligence;IT operations;Data and analytics;Customer service support;Marketing;Robotics;Cybersecurity
Agent/multi-agent orchestration;Integration with external agents and APIs
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.
AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
AI agents have increased my productivity.
AI agents have improved the quality of my code.
null
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;Write in the most significant challenge if not listed above:
null
GitHub MCP Server
null
AutoGen (Microsoft);Amazon Bedrock Agents
null
null
null
ChatGPT;Claude Code
null
When I need quick help troubleshooting
null
47,932
null
48,670
48,671
I am learning to code
25-34 years old
Primary/elementary school
I prefer not to say
null
null
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Books / Physical media;Coding Bootcamp;Other (please specify):
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
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null
null
null
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null
null
null
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null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,671
48,672
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
11
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training
12
Developer, full-stack
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Security or privacy concerns dependency risk
Healthcare
Autonomy and trust to manage your own tasks NA
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
10
null
Latvia
CAD Canadian dollar
78,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;Ruby;SQL
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;Ruby;SQL;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;Ruby;SQL
NA NA
Yes
PostgreSQL;Redis
PostgreSQL;Redis
PostgreSQL;Redis
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud;Homebrew;npm;Webpack
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud;Homebrew;npm
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cloudflare;Google Cloud;Homebrew;npm
NA NA
Yes
jQuery;Node.js;React;Ruby on Rails
jQuery;Node.js;React;Ruby on Rails
jQuery;Node.js;React;Ruby on Rails
NA NA
Yes
Nano
Nano
Nano
Pulsar Pulsar
null
null
null
null
null
MacOS;Android
MacOS
GitHub
GitHub
GitHub
NA NA
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Medium
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Medium
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Medium
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
Between 10 and 15 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
null
Upvote/Downvote Q&A posts NA
Yes, somewhat
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Project planning;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Search for answers
Learning about a codebase;Documenting code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Generating content or synthetic data;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
Testing code;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
Other (write in):
I've done vibe coding a little bit, but only with significant guidance and oversight, as well as manual revision and correction.
Yes, I use AI agents at work monthly or infrequently
Yes, somewhat
Software engineering;Customer service support;Cybersecurity
Language processing
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
Write in the most significant challenge if not listed above:
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
ChatGPT;GitHub Copilot
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code;When I need quick help troubleshooting
All the higher-order skills like planning, abstract decision making, communication, problem solving, understanding user needs, etc. will remain relevant.
56,908
7
48,672
48,673
I am a developer by profession
45-54 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
20
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts;Books / Physical media
25
Engineering manager
500 to 999 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Fintech
Recognition from peers for your work NA
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
8
null
Israel
ILS Israeli new shekel
735,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Testing code;Search for answers
null
Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics
Learning about a codebase;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation
Learning new concepts or technologies
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
No
Yes, I use AI agents at work monthly or infrequently
Yes, somewhat
Data and analytics
Multi-platform search enablement;Language processing;Personalized agent creation
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.
AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
null
null
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
GitHub MCP Server
null
Ollama;Amazon Bedrock Agents
null
null
null
ChatGPT;GitHub Copilot;Google Gemini;Microsoft Copilot
null
null
null
216,195
8
48,673
48,674
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
13
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
20
Developer, full-stack
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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null
48,674
48,675
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
14
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types)
20
Developer, front-end
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Outdated or obsolete technology or features NA
Software Development
Job stability and career growth with a single employer NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
null
null
Poland
PLN Polish zloty
null
Yes
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;PHP;TypeScript
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Python;Rust;TypeScript
HTML/CSS;JavaScript;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
Neo4J
DuckDB;Neo4J;PostgreSQL;SQLite;Supabase
Neo4J
NA NA
Yes
Docker;npm;Webpack;Yarn
Docker;Heroku;Netlify;npm;Supabase;Vercel;Webpack;Yarn
Docker;npm;Webpack;Yarn
NA NA
Yes
Angular;AngularJS;Node.js
Angular;NestJS;Node.js
Angular;Node.js
NA NA
Yes
PhpStorm;Visual Studio Code
Aider;Claude Code;Cursor;Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
NA NA
Large Language Model;Ollama
Large Language Model;RAG;Google Gemini;Ollama
Large Language Model;Ollama
null
null
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
GitHub;Google Workspace;Jira;Obsidian
GitHub;Google Workspace;Jira;Obsidian
GitHub;Google Workspace;Jira;Obsidian
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Reddit;X;YouTube;Medium
Stack Overflow;Reddit;Bluesky;X;YouTube;Medium
Stack Overflow;Reddit;X;YouTube;Medium
NA NA
Yes
Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI GPT (chatbot models)
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (R- Reasoning models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI Reasoning models
Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Gemini (Pro Reasoning models)
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 5 and 10 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Coding challenges;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.);Job board;Chat (bot/AI)
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
No, not really
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Somewhat trust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
Project planning;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics
null
Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming
no, rather AI only creates the first draft, which is then iterated on manually or with LLM used on specific parts
No, but I plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
defining goals based on business requirements, overseeing the process and results
null
8
48,675
48,676
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
9
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Books / Physical media;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training;Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types)
9
Developer, full-stack
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a tool that more than five colleagues use but it is not a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
null
null
Internet, Telecomm or Information Services
You like your manager NA
I'm not sure
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
United States of America
USD United States dollar
165,000
Yes
Elixir;Erlang;HTML/CSS;Python
Elixir;Python;Mojo;Gleam
Elixir;Python
NA NA
Yes
PostgreSQL;SQLite
PostgreSQL;SQLite
PostgreSQL;SQLite
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cargo;Cloudflare;Digital Ocean;Docker;Heroku;npm;Pip
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cargo;Cloudflare;Digital Ocean;Docker;npm
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Cargo;Cloudflare;Digital Ocean;Docker;npm
https://github.com/astral-sh/uv https://github.com/astral-sh/uv
Yes
Django;Flask;React
Django;Flask
Django;Flask
NA NA
Yes
PyCharm;Vim;Visual Studio Code;Windsurf
PyCharm;Vim;Visual Studio Code;Windsurf
PyCharm;Vim;Visual Studio Code;Windsurf
NA NA
uv
uv
uv
null
null
MacOS
MacOS
GitHub;GitLab;Jira;Markdown File;Miro
GitHub;Jira;Markdown File;Miro
GitHub;Jira;Markdown File;Miro
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Discord;Reddit;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X;YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
Stack Overflow;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X;YouTube
Stack Overflow;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);X;YouTube
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models);X Grok models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models);X Grok models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models);X Grok models
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 10 and 15 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Chat (people);Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.);Job board;Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts;Chat (bot/AI)
null
Neutral
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Very well at handling complex tasks
Writing code;Debugging or fixing code
Project planning
Learning about a codebase;Documenting code;Committing and reviewing code
null
Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
null
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
I don’t think I’ll need help from people anymore
null
165,000
9
48,676
48,677
I am a developer by profession
18-24 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Student
Attending school (full-time)
2
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
6
Student
null
null
null
null
Personal Project
Easy-to-use API NA
Lack of or sub-par API NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,677
48,678
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
null
10
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
null
10
Developer, full-stack
500 to 999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,678
48,679
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Attending school (part-time);Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
5
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
10
Academic researcher
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
Work
Reputation for quality NA
null
Other:
Competitive pay and benefits NA
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
8
5
Germany
EUR European Euro
75,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;Java;Kotlin;Python
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;Kotlin;PHP;Python
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;Kotlin;Python
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
APT;Docker;Gradle;Homebrew;Kubernetes;npm;Pip;Yarn
Amazon Web Services (AWS);APT;Docker;Google Cloud;Gradle;Homebrew;Kubernetes;Microsoft Azure
APT;Docker;Gradle;Homebrew;Kubernetes
NA NA
Yes
jQuery;WordPress
jQuery;Laravel;WordPress
jQuery;WordPress
KVision KVision
Yes
IntelliJ IDEA;Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Nano;Neovim;PyCharm;Vim;Visual Studio Code
IntelliJ IDEA;Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Neovim;PyCharm;Visual Studio Code
IntelliJ IDEA;Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Neovim;PyCharm;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
Large Language Model;Google Gemini
Large Language Model;Google Gemini
Large Language Model;Google Gemini
null
null
MacOS;iOS
Windows;Ubuntu
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Jira;Markdown File;Miro;Obsidian
Confluence;GitHub;Jira;Markdown File;Miro;Obsidian
Confluence;GitHub;Jira;Markdown File;Miro;Obsidian
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Kaggle;YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Kaggle;YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Kaggle;YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
NA NA
Yes
openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Image generating models
Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Image generating models
openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Image generating models
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
Between 10 and 15 years
A few times per week
null
Upvote/Downvote Q&A posts NA
Neutral
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Indifferent
Highly distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data
Project planning;Writing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics
Learning about a codebase;Documenting code;Committing and reviewing code;Creating or maintaining documentation
Testing code
Debugging or fixing code;Learning new concepts or technologies
Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
No
No, and I don't plan to
Yes, somewhat
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.
I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code;When I need quick help troubleshooting
Problem understanding, project management, and engaging with other people/teams
87,011
7
48,679
48,680
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
15
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Blogs or podcasts;Books / Physical media
20
Developer, full-stack
null
null
null
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,680
48,681
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
4
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Colleague or on-the-job training;Books / Physical media;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
4
Developer, back-end
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
null
null
Software Development
null
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
United States of America
USD United States dollar
900
null
C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript
null
null
NA NA
null
IBM DB2;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;MySQL;PostgreSQL;Redis;SQLite
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Docker;npm;NuGet;Pip;pnpm
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Angular;ASP.NET;ASP.NET Core;NestJS;Node.js;Spring Boot;Vue.js
null
null
NA NA
Yes
IntelliJ IDEA;Notepad++;Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher
null
null
null
null
Windows
null
Azure Devops;Confluence;GitHub;Jira;Lucid (includes Lucidchart);Microsoft Planner
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Discord;Reddit;Dev.to;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Image generating models;openAI Reasoning models
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per week
Between 3 and 5 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Highly trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
900
7
48,681
48,682
I code primarily as a hobby
18-24 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Student
Attending school (full-time)
null
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
4
Student
null
null
null
null
Work
AI integration or AI Agent capabilities NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,682
48,683
I am a developer by profession
18-24 years old
Secondary school (e.g. American high school, German Realschule or Gymnasium, etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
3
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts;Games or coding challenges
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training
6
Developer, back-end
Less than 20 employees
Individual contributor
In-person
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Software Development
Competitive pay and benefits NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
7
6
United States of America
USD United States dollar
75,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);Java;JavaScript;Kotlin;Lua;Python;Rust;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);JavaScript;Kotlin;Lua;Python;Rust;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);JavaScript;Kotlin;Lua;Python;Rust;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
PostgreSQL;Clickhouse
PostgreSQL;Clickhouse
PostgreSQL;Clickhouse
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);APT;Bun;Cargo;Cloudflare;Docker;Firebase;Gradle;Microsoft Azure;npm;Pacman;Pip;pnpm;Podman;Poetry
Bun;Cargo;Cloudflare;Docker;Gradle;Kubernetes;Pacman;Podman
Bun;Cargo;Cloudflare;Docker;Gradle;Pacman;Podman
uv, nix uv, nix
Yes
FastAPI;Node.js;Axum
FastAPI;Node.js;Axum
FastAPI;Node.js;Axum
NA NA
Yes
Neovim
Neovim
Neovim
NA NA
Large Language Model;Pydantic;uv
Large Language Model;uv
Large Language Model;uv
null
null
NixOS
NixOS
GitHub;Linear;Markdown File
GitHub;Linear;Markdown File
GitHub;Linear;Markdown File
NA NA
Discord;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
Discord;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
Discord;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;openAI GPT (chatbot models)
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet
NA NA
Yes
Infrequently, less than once per year
Between 5 and 10 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
Browse content related to Q&A posts I recently viewed NA
No, not at all
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Somewhat distrust
Bad at handling complex tasks
Project planning;Writing code;Testing code;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics
Learning about a codebase;Documenting code
null
Debugging or fixing code;Search for answers
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving;It’s hard to understand how or why the code works
It is not. I only use AI to assist and help solve problems, but I am always the one in control.
No, and I don't plan to
Yes, to a great extent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
I don't think AI tools make any skills less valuable
75,000
8
48,683
48,684
I am not primarily a developer, but I write code sometimes as part of my work/studies
Prefer not to say
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
Attending school (full-time)
2
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system)
No, I didn't spend time learning in the past year
null
7
Developer, embedded applications or devices
null
null
null
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Robust and complete API NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Computer Systems Design and Services
null
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
4
7
Australia
AUD Australian dollar
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Daily or almost daily
Between 3 and 5 years
Less than once every 2 - 3 months
Chat (people);Long-form articles;Direct messaging of users
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
Yes, somewhat
I don't use AI or AI-enabled tools
No, and I don't plan to
Very unfavorable
Somewhat distrust
I don't use AI tools for complex tasks / I don't know
null
Learning about a codebase;Project planning;Writing code;Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies;Other (write in):
null
null
null
I don’t use AI tools regularly
No
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
48,684
48,685
I am not primarily a developer, but I write code sometimes as part of my work/studies
35-44 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
null
10
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
15
Financial analyst or engineer
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Connected to an open-source project NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Energy
null
I'm not sure
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
3
3
United States of America
USD United States dollar
150,000
Yes
HTML/CSS;Python;R;SQL
Python;R;SQL
Python;R;SQL
NA NA
Yes
Microsoft SQL Server;Snowflake
Microsoft SQL Server;Snowflake
Microsoft SQL Server;Snowflake
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
IntelliJ IDEA;PyCharm;Visual Studio Code
null
null
RStudio NA
null
null
null
null
null
Windows
null
Confluence;Jira
null
null
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Kaggle;YouTube;Medium
null
null
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes, definitely
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Favorable
Somewhat trust
Bad at handling complex tasks
null
null
null
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
sometimes
Yes, I use AI agents at work weekly
Yes, somewhat
Data and analytics
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
ChatGPT;Claude Code;Google Gemini
null
null
null
150,000
null
48,685
48,686
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
6
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,686
48,687
I am a developer by profession
18-24 years old
Secondary school (e.g. American high school, German Realschule or Gymnasium, etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
4
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other (please specify):
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,687
48,688
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
7
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Blogs or podcasts;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Colleague or on-the-job training
9
Architect, software or solutions
1,000 to 4,999 employees
People manager
Your choice (very flexible, you can come in when you want or just as needed)
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a tool that more than five colleagues use but it is not a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Banking/Financial Services
Working with new technologies and tools NA
Yes
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
10
2
Ukraine
UAH Ukrainian hryvnia
2,500,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;Erlang;F#;SQL
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;F#;SQL
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;F#;SQL
Haskell Haskell
Yes
Elasticsearch;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;Oracle;PostgreSQL;Redis
Elasticsearch;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;Oracle;PostgreSQL;Redis
Elasticsearch;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;Oracle;PostgreSQL;Redis
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Google Cloud;Homebrew;Kubernetes;MSBuild;NuGet;Prometheus;Terraform
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Google Cloud;Homebrew;Kubernetes;MSBuild;NuGet;Prometheus;Terraform
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Google Cloud;Homebrew;Kubernetes;MSBuild;NuGet;Prometheus;Terraform
NA NA
Yes
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
No
A few times per month or weekly
Between 5 and 10 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Chat (people);Coding challenges
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
No, not at all
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Indifferent
Somewhat distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Search for answers
Project planning;Debugging or fixing code
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Documenting code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
I don’t use it
No, and I don't plan to
Not at all or minimally
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.;Write in the most significant challenge if not listed above:
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.
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null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
Attitude, commitment, conciseness, intuition, creativity
59,916
5
48,688
48,689
I am not primarily a developer, but I write code sometimes as part of my work/studies
18-24 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Not employed
Attending school (full-time)
null
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
6
Student
null
null
null
null
Personal Project
Reputation for quality NA
Outdated or obsolete technology or features NA
null
null
Yes
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
10
8
India
USD United States dollar
null
Yes
Go;HTML/CSS;Python
Go
Go
NA NA
Yes
MongoDB
Cassandra;InfluxDB;PostgreSQL
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Google Cloud
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Node.js;React
FastAPI;Next.js;React
React
NA gomux
Yes
Claude Code;Cursor;Visual Studio Code
null
null
NA NA
Tailwind CSS 4
Shadcn/ui
null
null
null
MacOS;Ubuntu
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Medium
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;DeepSeek (R- Reasoning models);Gemini (Flash general purpose models);Gemini (Pro Reasoning models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);X Grok models
null
null
NA NA
No
A few times per month or weekly
Between 5 and 10 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
null
null
Yes, somewhat
More than half the time
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Highly trust
Very well at handling complex tasks
null
Creating or maintaining documentation
null
Deployment and monitoring
Project planning;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
yes
Yes, I use AI agents at work daily
Yes, to a great extent
IT operations
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.
AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.
null
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
idk maybe unique UI
null
null
48,689
48,690
I code primarily as a hobby
18-24 years old
Secondary school (e.g. American high school, German Realschule or Gymnasium, etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week);Engaged in paid work (less than 10 hours per week)
1
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
7
Other (please specify):
Less than 20 employees
People manager
Hybrid (some in-person, leans heavy to flexibility)
No
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,690
48,691
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.);Volunteering (regularly)
17
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Colleague or on-the-job training;Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types)
18
Developer, full-stack
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
Healthcare
Solving real-world problems NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
36
15
United States of America
USD United States dollar
230,000
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);Go;Groovy;HTML/CSS;Java;JavaScript;Kotlin;Python;Scala;SQL;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);Elixir;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Kotlin;Rust;SQL
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Kotlin;SQL
NA NA
Yes
H2;MySQL
PostgreSQL;SQLite
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Bun;Docker;Gradle;Homebrew;Kubernetes;Maven (build tool);npm;Pip;pnpm;Prometheus;Splunk;Terraform;Vite;Webpack
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Bun;Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;npm;Prometheus;Splunk;Terraform;Vite
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Bun;Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;npm;Prometheus;Splunk;Terraform;Vite
NA NA
Yes
Angular;Express;Fastify;Flask;Next.js;Node.js;React;Spring Boot
Fastify;Node.js;React
Fastify;Node.js;React
NA NA
Yes
Claude Code;IntelliJ IDEA;Nano;Sublime Text;Visual Studio Code;VSCodium;WebStorm;Zed
Claude Code;IntelliJ IDEA;Nano;Sublime Text;WebStorm
Claude Code;IntelliJ IDEA;Nano;Sublime Text;WebStorm
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Ubuntu;Android;Debian;ChromeOS
MacOS;Ubuntu;Android;Debian
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Google Workspace;Jira;Lucid (includes Lucidchart);Markdown File;Miro;Notion;Obsidian
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Google Workspace;Jira;Lucid (includes Lucidchart);Markdown File
Confluence;GitHub;GitLab;Google Workspace;Jira;Lucid (includes Lucidchart);Markdown File
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Discord;Reddit;Dev.to;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Slack (public channels, not work);Bluesky;X;YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium;Company-sponsored forums
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Discord;Reddit;Dev.to;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Slack (public channels, not work);YouTube;Company-sponsored forums
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Discord;Reddit;Dev.to;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);Slack (public channels, not work);YouTube;Company-sponsored forums
NA NA
Yes
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet;Meta Llama (all models);openAI GPT (chatbot models);openAI Reasoning models
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet
Anthropic: Claude Sonnet
NA NA
Yes
Less than once per month or monthly
More than 15 years, or since Stack Overflow started in 2008
Less than once every 2 - 3 months
Long-form articles;Videos;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.)
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
Yes, somewhat
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Favorable
Highly distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
Project planning;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation;Learning new concepts or technologies
Documenting code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Testing code
null
null
Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;Other (write in):
No it is not. I tried this once to write a slack bot from scratch and then to write a suite of unit tests. It failed miserably at both. It did seem to get closer with JavaScript, but with the unit tests, it never could figure out what it had done wrong. I wasted an entire day trying to get it to figure it out and fix the issues, but it just kept creating new ones or hallucinating solutions that were either not syntactically correct, referenced code that didn't work, or didn't think that there was an answer given the constraints I had provided it with.
No, I use AI exclusively in copilot/autocomplete mode
Not at all or minimally
null
null
AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.
null
null
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code;Other (please specify):
All of the skills that exist today. AI tools do and will continue to help us to be more productive as developers in many different ways, but the end goals and skills required to attain those goals as software developers remains the same. I honestly don't see AI ever completely replacing human software developers, at least not any time soon. They are not good at really complex tasks and at some point, AI will need more data to train upon to progress. There will always be a need for humans to write software of some sort even as we automate more and more parts of it. Just like we no longer write machine code and very few of us actually write assembly, we are still solving similar problems with a need for the same problem solving skills, we just use higher level means to accomplish that.
230,000
10
48,691
48,692
I used to be a developer by profession, but no longer am
55-64 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.);Volunteering (regularly);Transitioning to retirement (gradually reducing work hours)
37
No, I am not new to coding and did not learn new coding techniques or programming languages
null
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
44
System administrator
5,000 to 9,999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Personal Project
Reputation for quality NA
Poor usability NA
Internet, Telecomm or Information Services
null
Yes
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
5
3
Canada
CAD Canadian dollar
null
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);HTML/CSS;Java;Perl;Python;SQL;VBA
Bash/Shell (all shells);Python;SQL;VBA
Bash/Shell (all shells);Python;SQL;VBA
NA NA
Yes
Oracle
PostgreSQL
null
NA NA
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Maven (build tool);Pip;Prometheus
Prometheus
Prometheus
NA NA
Yes
Angular;AngularJS;Spring Boot
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Eclipse;Notepad++;PyCharm
Eclipse;Notepad++
Eclipse;Notepad++
NA NA
Google Gemini
Google Gemini
Google Gemini
null
null
Windows;Linux (non-WSL)
Windows;Linux (non-WSL)
Confluence;Jira
Confluence;Jira
Confluence;Jira
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Reddit;X;YouTube
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Reddit;X;YouTube
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Reddit;X;YouTube
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Less than once per month or monthly
Between 10 and 15 years
Less than once every 2 - 3 months
Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.);Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts
Read and/or vote on comments for a Question or Answer I am interested in NA
Neutral
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Very favorable
Somewhat trust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
Project planning;Predictive analytics;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
null
Documenting code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Creating or maintaining documentation
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Generating content or synthetic data
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite
No
Yes, I use AI agents at work monthly or infrequently
Yes, somewhat
Software engineering;Data and analytics
null
AI agents have increased my productivity.;AI agents have improved the quality of my code.;AI agents have accelerated my learning about new technologies or codebases.;AI agents have helped me solve complex problems more effectively.;AI agents have reduced the time spent on specific development tasks.
AI agents have helped me automate repetitive tasks.;AI agents have improved collaboration within my team.
null
null
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grafana + Prometheus
null
ChatGPT;Google Gemini;Microsoft Copilot
Grok
When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I want to compare different solutions;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code;When I need quick help troubleshooting
Communication skills. Critical thinking skills.
null
null
48,692
48,693
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Employed
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.)
20
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media;AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training;Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Blogs or podcasts
23
Architect, software or solutions
10,000 or more employees
People manager
Remote
Yes, I endorsed a tool that was open-source and is currently used by more than just myself but no purchase was made
Work
Reputation for quality NA
Availability of better alternatives NA
Banking/Financial Services
You like your manager NA
No
I have somewhat considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
10
5
Canada
CAD Canadian dollar
220,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Good, but not great at handling complex tasks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
160,508
6
48,693
48,694
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week)
20
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Blogs or podcasts
20
Developer, back-end
20 to 99 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
Yes, I influenced the purchase of a substantial addition to the tech stack
Work
Customizable and manageable codebase NA
Lack of AI or AI agents NA
Media & Advertising Services
Innovation through solving challenging and complex problems NA
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
null
null
Brazil
BRL Brazilian real
13,000
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails
NA NA
Yes
IntelliJ IDEA
IntelliJ IDEA
IntelliJ IDEA
NA NA
null
null
null
null
null
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
GitHub
GitHub
GitHub
NA NA
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Less than once per month or monthly
I don't use Stack Overflow
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
2,366
7
48,694
48,695
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Associate degree (A.A., A.S., etc.)
Independent contractor, freelancer, or self-employed
None of the above
12
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Coding Bootcamp
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Other (please specify):
14
Developer, full-stack
null
null
null
No
Work
Costs are manageable NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
Software Development
Autonomy and trust to manage your own tasks NA
No
I have neither consider or transitioned into a new career or industry
10
5
Brazil
BRL Brazilian real
195,600
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;JavaScript;Python;SQL;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;Go;Java;JavaScript;Kotlin;Python;SQL;Swift;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);C#;JavaScript;Python;SQL;TypeScript
NA NA
Yes
Databricks SQL;MariaDB;MongoDB;MySQL;Oracle;PostgreSQL;Redis;Amazon Redshift
Databricks SQL;MariaDB;MongoDB;MySQL;PostgreSQL;Redis;SQLite
Databricks SQL;MariaDB;MongoDB;MySQL;PostgreSQL;Redis
NA NA
Yes
Chocolatey;Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;Microsoft Azure;npm;NuGet;Pip;Terraform;Vite
Docker;Gradle;Homebrew;Kubernetes;Maven (build tool);Microsoft Azure;npm;NuGet;Pip;Vite
Docker;Homebrew;Kubernetes;Microsoft Azure;npm;NuGet;Pip;Vite
NA NA
Yes
ASP.NET;Express;Node.js;React
Angular;ASP.NET;FastAPI;Fastify;NestJS;Node.js;React;Spring Boot
ASP.NET;Node.js;React
NA NA
Yes
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
Android Studio;Claude Code;Cursor;IntelliJ IDEA;Lovable.dev;Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code;Xcode
Visual Studio;Visual Studio Code
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher
Large Language Model;Shadcn/ui
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Windows
Windows;MacOS;Android;iOS
Azure Devops;Notion
Azure Devops;Notion
Azure Devops;Notion
NA NA
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
Stack Overflow;GitHub (public projects, not private repos);YouTube;LinkedIn;Medium
NA NA
No
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null
null
NA NA
Yes
Infrequently, less than once per year
Between 10 and 15 years
Infrequently, less than once per year
Videos;Coding challenges;Logic games/puzzles;Lists of recommendations (tools, frameworks, technologies, etc.);Job board;Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts;Chat (bot/AI)
Ask a question NA
No, not really
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools daily
Very favorable
Neither trust nor distrust
Neither good or bad at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
Predictive analytics
Project planning;Documenting code;Testing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring
Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation
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AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;Debugging AI-generated code is more time-consuming;I don’t use AI tools regularly
No, vibe coding isn't part of my professional development work
No, but I plan to
No, but my development work has changed somewhat due to non-AI factors
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35,606
9
48,695
48,696
I am a developer by profession
55-64 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
None of the above
25
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
30
Developer, QA or test
100 to 499 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
Work
Costs are manageable NA
null
Software Development
null
Yes
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
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null
United States of America
USD United States dollar
160,000
null
null
null
null
NA NA
null
null
null
null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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null
NA NA
null
null
null
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null
null
null
null
Yes, I use AI tools weekly
Favorable
Somewhat trust
Neither good or bad at handling complex tasks
null
null
Learning about a codebase;Writing code;Committing and reviewing code;Search for answers;Learning new concepts or technologies
Debugging or fixing code
null
I haven’t encountered any problems
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160,000
4
48,696
48,697
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Student
Attending school (full-time)
5
Yes, I am new to coding or currently a student
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;School (i.e., University, College, etc)
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Books / Physical media
2
Data scientist
null
null
null
null
School
Robust and complete API NA
Security or privacy concerns NA
null
null
No
I have strongly considered changing my career and/or the industry I work in
8
8
Australia
AUD Australian dollar
0
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C++;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;MicroPython;PowerShell;Python;R;SQL;VBA
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C#;C++;HTML/CSS;Java;JavaScript;Kotlin;MicroPython;PowerShell;Python;R;SQL;TypeScript
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C++;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;MicroPython;PowerShell;Python;R;SQL
NA NA
Yes
Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;MySQL;Neo4J;PostgreSQL;SQLite
Databricks SQL;Dynamodb;Elasticsearch;Firebase Realtime Database;Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;MySQL;Neo4J;PostgreSQL;Snowflake;SQLite
Microsoft SQL Server;MongoDB;MySQL;Neo4J;PostgreSQL;SQLite
NA NA
Yes
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null
NA NA
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null
NA NA
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,697
48,698
I am a developer by profession
25-34 years old
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.)
Employed
None of the above
4
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Books / Physical media;Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Stack Overflow or Stack Exchange;Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps;Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools required for my job or to benefit my career
Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Colleague or on-the-job training;Blogs or podcasts;Books / Physical media
5
Developer, back-end
10,000 or more employees
Individual contributor
Hybrid (some remote, leans heavy to in-person)
No
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null
NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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48,698
48,699
I code primarily as a hobby
18-24 years old
Some college/university study without earning a degree
Student
Caring for dependents (children, elderly, etc.);Volunteering (regularly);Attending school (full-time)
null
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Games or coding challenges
Yes, I learned how to use AI-enabled tools for my personal curiosity and/or hobbies
Technical documentation (is generated for/by the tool or system);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);Other online resources (e.g. standard search, forum, online community)
3
Student
null
null
null
null
Personal Project
Robust and complete API NA
Prohibitive pricing NA
null
null
No
I have transitioned into a new career and/or industry voluntarily
5
5
Canada
CAD Canadian dollar
null
Yes
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C#;HTML/CSS;JavaScript;Lua;MATLAB;Python;SQL
Assembly;Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C#;C++;Elixir;Go;HTML/CSS;Lisp;OCaml;Python;R;Rust;Scala;SQL;Swift;Zig
Bash/Shell (all shells);C;C#;HTML/CSS;Python;SQL
Nushell, Typst, Haskell Nushell, Typst, WASM, Haskell
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
Cloudflare;Docker;Homebrew;Make
Amazon Web Services (AWS);Docker;Homebrew;Make
Docker;Homebrew;Make
NA NA
Yes
Django;Flask;WordPress
Astro;Svelte
null
NA NA
Yes
Neovim;Vim;Visual Studio;Zed
Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab;Neovim;Rider;Visual Studio;Xcode
Neovim;Visual Studio
NA NA
.NET 8 or higher
.NET 8 or higher;RAG
.NET 8 or higher
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null
Windows;MacOS;iOS;iPadOS;NixOS
MacOS;iOS;iPadOS
Doxygen;GitHub;GitLab;Google Workspace;Markdown File;Notion;Obsidian
GitHub;Notion;Obsidian
GitHub;Notion;Obsidian
NA NA
Stack Overflow;Stack Exchange;Discord;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
Discord;Reddit;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
Discord;Hacker News;GitHub (public projects, not private repos)
NA NA
No
null
null
null
NA NA
Yes
A few times per month or weekly
Between 1 and 3 years
I have never participated in Q&A on Stack Overflow
Long-form articles;Coding challenges;Job board;Day-in-the-life profiles/interviews with experts
Directly open a Q&A post via search, documentation or a peer NA
No, not at all
Rarely, almost never
Yes, I use AI tools monthly or infrequently
Indifferent
Somewhat distrust
Very poor at handling complex tasks
Learning about a codebase;Learning new concepts or technologies
Writing code;Debugging or fixing code;Committing and reviewing code;Deployment and monitoring;Predictive analytics;Search for answers
Project planning;Documenting code;Testing code;Generating content or synthetic data;Creating or maintaining documentation
null
null
AI solutions that are almost right, but not quite;I’ve become less confident in my own problem-solving
Not at all.
No, but I plan to
No, but my development work has changed somewhat due to non-AI factors
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Integrating AI agents with my existing tools and workflows can be difficult.;It takes significant time and effort to learn how to use AI agents effectively.
null
I am concerned about the accuracy of the information provided by AI agents.;I have concerns about the security and privacy of data when using AI agents.
The cost of using certain AI agent platforms is a barrier.;My company's IT and/or InfoSec teams have strict rules that do not allow me to use AI agent tools or platforms
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When I don’t trust AI’s answers;When I want to fully understand something;When I want to learn best practices;When I have ethical or security concerns about code;When I’m stuck and can’t explain the problem;When I need help fixing complex or unfamiliar code
Assume AI becomes super informed and intelligent on current internet knowledge and past textual data, the unique perspective each of us, especially those holding traditionally unexpressed and misrepresented views, will be the most valuable in leading us forward as human beings benefiting from AI or tech in general, not as disposable and replaced tools.
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48,699
48,700
I am a developer by profession
35-44 years old
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.)
Employed
Engaged in paid work (20-29 hours per week);Attending school (part-time)
6
Yes, I am not new to coding but am learning new coding techniques or programming language
Online Courses or Certification (includes all media types);Videos (not associated with specific online course or certification);AI CodeGen tools or AI-enabled apps
No, I learned something that was not related to AI or AI enablement as required for my job or to benefit my career
null
6
Developer, back-end
1,000 to 4,999 employees
Individual contributor
Remote
No
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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NA NA
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