4 Jun
2025
4 Jun
'25
3:36 p.m.
If you're like me, you often wonder how analysts and other developers do their work. What kinds of software environments, IDEs, and AI platforms are people using, and how? While not strictly about data analytics and probably not representative in any case*, the Stack Overflow developer surveys provide a suggestive picture of the state of the field. 2024 results are here<https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/>. 2025 results are imminent. Happy summer, all. * Their "methodology" section is woefully inadequate, especially on sampling and recruitment procedures. They should hire some sociologists next time...