The field of software development is constantly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, emerging programming languages, and shifting industry trends. To gain insights into the current state of the developer community and better understand their preferences, practices, and perspectives, Stack Overflow conducts an annual survey known as the “Stack Overflow Developer Survey.” This comprehensive survey serves as a valuable resource, providing a wealth of data that sheds light on the experiences and opinions of developers worldwide.
In May 2023 over 90,000 developers responded to Stack Overflow’s annual survey about how they learn and level up, which tools they’re using, and which ones they want. Web frameworks usage dropped overall by about 10%, while plans for specific frameworks increased by roughly 15%
Svelte, Next.js and Deno all saw an increase in adoption in 2023, while React, Vue.js and Angular all saw significant decreases in use. Despite the usage hit, React remains the most popular web framework with 40.6% overall reported usage this year.
There were also big drops in frameworks often used for mobile apps, such as React Native, which was down 33%, and Flutter, down 27%.
2023 continues JavaScript’s streak as its eleventh year in a row as the most commonly-used programming language. Python has overtaken SQL as the third most commonly-used language.
Node.js and React.js are the two most common web technologies used by all respondents. jQuery and Express are the next two popular web technologies for all respondents.
Next.js moved from 11th place in 2022 to 6th this year, likely driven by its popularity with those learning to code.
Developers are naturally curious and interested in new technologies. More jQuery users want to use Node.js or React next year rather than jQuery.
You can see more interesting stats across cloud, databases, programming languages here https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2023
The Stack Overflow Developer Survey stands as a powerful resource that provides a comprehensive understanding of the developer community. Through its global reach, diverse range of topics, and valuable insights, the survey benefits individual developers, employers, and the broader technology industry. By shedding light on emerging trends, preferences, and industry benchmarks, the survey empowers developers to make informed decisions, helps employers adapt their strategies, and contributes to the continued growth and advancement of the software development field.
Kenrick Vaz 