Insights, research and trends on the global developer economy.
34% of developers using AI developer tools in agentic modes say difficulty estimating cost before a task runs limits how much autonomy they give AI agents. As vendors move to metered pricing, predictable cost becomes part of the product.
62% of developers with 16+ years of experience say AI developer tools cut the time they spend on repetitive tasks, against 42% of developers with 0-2 years. SlashData's Developer Nation Q1 2026 data from 4,203 professional developers shows the return on AI rises with experience.
SlashData is launching a recurring research programme for CTOs and VPs of Engineering. The first release looks at how software teams measure AI ROI, and how many do it formally.
79% of developers building AI features use open models, but only 51% reach production, against 63% for closed models. SlashData and Mozilla surveyed 1,494 developers in May 2026.
The 32nd Developer Nation survey is in the field with more than 15,000 developers. Here is what SlashData is measuring in Q3 2026: builders, AI code review, developer productivity, and cloud preference.
You don’t need another AI hype post, so I will keep the intro part short and sweet. 2 AI software developer insights you need to know in Q2 2026: AI in developers’ workflow & the ROI measurement gap.
SlashData Q1 2026 insights on AI adoption among developers, AI ROI measurement, and how software teams evaluate the value of AI developer tools.
At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Liam Bollman-Dodd of SlashData joined Bob Killen of CNCF to discuss the latest State of Cloud Native report. The interview explored why the cloud native developer population has surged, how AI is reshaping infrastructure decisions, and why platform engineering is changing the way developers interact with cloud native tools.
There are 19.9M Cloud Native Developers in Q1 2026
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66% of game developers use AI. See what 2,000+ devs think about speed, creativity, jobs, and player experience.
Edge AI developers now total 11 million worldwide, with growth projected up to 64% by 2026. Explore regional hotspots and market opportunities.
