It is hard to check the credibility of any estimate of the current and future numbers of software developers worldwide. Bjarne Stroustrup points out that counting developers is hard and that not everybody defines “developer” in the same way. Still, this discussion presents some interesting signs of potential transformation, slowdown, and stagnation. “We saw that this growth is primarily driven by professionals, while the amateur segment is shrinking, and the developer community is gradually becoming older. We also looked at regional shifts—where the strongest growth is happening. We explored how developers are expanding into new types of software development, how language preferences are evolving, which industries are growing fast, and how medium-sized businesses are becoming centres of innovation. What drives software developers, where they work, what projects they’re involved in, and their technology choices are more critical than ever.” Link