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Developers in short supply
- 32% of those working more than a year have started a new job in the past year, and 44% are considering leaving, or may consider leaving theirjobs this year
- 42% of those who haven’t left their jobs yet are either considering leaving, or may consider leaving their current jobs this year
- 64% of those with less than a year’s experience, and 32% of those with 1–5 years’ experience, left a job recently. By comparison, only 21% with more than 15 years of experience have done so
Emerging trends
- Containers: 68% are using containers for some project; 22% of those not using them will start using them this year
- Server-less technology: 43% of respondents are using it, and of those using it, 61% expect their usage to increase
- Low-code/no-code tools: In India, 23% say these make their job easier, and 18% say they allow them to focus on more vital tasks; 15% say they are overhyped
- Blockchain and automation (AI/ML): 55% of those in India (33% in total sample) are already using blockchain tech. Also, 13% of India-based respondents plan to use OS for blockchain tech next year (7% in the total sample), while 68% are using automation (57% inthe total sample)
Key role of open source
- Half of developers reported participating in OS in the past year, a little more than in 2021
- 64% of those surveyed said their firm uses OS code for 50% or more of their software
- 35% of startups and SMBs use OS in 50% or more of their software, compared to 28% of enterprises
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