Developers’ experience with integrating AI functionality
A focus on open and open-source AI models
About this Report
This report investigates the state of integration of open and fully open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models by developers who add AI functionality to their applications. While focusing on the broader picture, we explore the types of functionalities developers use these models for, why they choose them over their proprietary alternatives, and the challenges they face. In addition to this, we also take a brief look at the reason why developers might avoid using open or open-source models in their applications.
Key Questions Answered
Where are developers using network APIs located?
What type of projects are network API users building?
What types of network APIs are developers using?
How do professional involvement and company size influence the implementation of network APIs?
What challenges do developers face when using network APIs?
How do developers prefer to pay for network APIs?
How do pricing preferences differ between regions and companies of different sizes?
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Methodology
The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of SlashData’s global Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. This survey reached over 2,000 developers who add AI functionality to their applications and answered questions about their experiences with open and open-source models.
