The Decline of Stack Overflow

This chapter examines the recent downturn in Stack Overflow's activity, analyzing survey data and historical trends that reveal a decline in user engagement. It discusses the shift from contributor to consumer behavior among developers, exacerbated by the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Additionally, the chapter explores demographic insights and the evolving preferences of younger users for interactive content over traditional Q&A formats.

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