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The 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey with Erin Yepis and Ryan Polk

Oct 1, 2024

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Erin Yepis, a Senior Analyst, and Ryan Polk, the Chief Product Officer at Stack Overflow, delve into the insights from the 2024 Developer Survey. They discuss the evolving landscape of programming languages, noting the rise of Postgres and the decline of R. AI's role in development is scrutinized, revealing developers' mixed feelings. The duo also examines the implications of Kubernetes and the importance of community support in tech. Expect thought-provoking commentary on how these trends shape the future of software engineering!

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Quick takeaways

The 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey revealed that only 12.1% of developers fear AI poses a threat to their job security.

JavaScript remains the top programming language among developers, while the growing interest in Rust highlights a gap between learning and professional usage.

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Overview of the Developer Survey

The Developer Survey serves as a vital tool to gauge the sentiments and preferences of developers globally, reflecting trends in programming languages, tools, and technologies. Conducted annually by Stack Overflow, this survey allows developers to showcase their experiences, preferences, and challenges within the community. This year's survey received over 68,000 responses, making it the largest study of its kind. The insights generated not only benefit the community but also provide valuable data for organizations seeking to understand emerging trends in the developer landscape.

Intro

2min

Insights from Stack Overflow's Analyst Team

13min

Trends in Programming Languages and Database Popularity

5min

Trends in Data Platforms and Cloud Preferences

8min

Navigating Kubernetes and Developer Tools in Modern Software Engineering

4min

Developer Tools and AI: Insights from the Survey

9min

The Stack Overflow Developer Survey is an annual survey conducted by Stack Overflow that gathers comprehensive insights from developers around the world. It offers a valuable snapshot of the global developer community, covering a wide range of topics such as preferred programming languages, tools, and technologies.

Erin Yepis is a Senior Analyst and Ryan Polk is the Chief Product Officer at Stack Overflow. They join the show with Sean Falconer to talk about the results of the 2024 Developer Survey, which just released this summer.

Sean’s been an academic, startup founder, and Googler. He has published works covering a wide range of topics from information visualization to quantum computing. Currently, Sean is Head of Marketing and Developer Relations at Skyflow and host of the podcast Partially Redacted, a podcast about privacy and security engineering. You can connect with Sean on Twitter @seanfalconer.