Developer Ecosystem Survey 2026: Join the Largest Global Developer Study

About the Developer Ecosystem Survey

Since 2017, JetBrains has been conducting an annual survey to track how the software development industry evolves. The Developer Ecosystem Survey is now in its tenth edition, and it remains one of the most comprehensive studies of developers worldwide. By participating, you contribute to a dataset that helps researchers, tool builders, and the community understand current trends and future directions.

Developer Ecosystem Survey 2026: Join the Largest Global Developer Study — Source: blog.jetbrains.com

When the first survey launched, Kotlin was still a niche language, and AI-powered coding assistants were barely a concept. Today, those technologies are mainstream. The survey captures these shifts year after year, documenting the tools, languages, platforms, and challenges that define modern development. Tens of thousands of developers take part annually, making this a unique resource for anyone interested in the state of software engineering.

Why You Should Participate

Whether you build large-scale enterprise systems, mobile apps, games, or tinker with side projects, your perspective matters. The survey is not just for full-time professionals — hobbyists, students, and freelancers are also welcome. Your input helps paint a complete picture of the ecosystem.

Completing the survey takes about 30 minutes. You can do it at your own pace, and we recommend grabbing a drink and settling in. As a thank-you, all participants get a chance to win valuable prizes.

Prizes and Incentives

MacBook Pro 16″
$1,000 Amazon Gift Card (or local equivalent)
$150 JetBrains Merchandise Store voucher
One-year JetBrains All Products Pack subscription
Guaranteed 30% discount on an individual JetBrains license

Additionally, after you finish the survey, you receive a personal referral link. Share it with friends and colleagues — the participants who bring in the most responses via their link will earn an extra prize. The more developers who take part, the richer the data becomes for everyone.

How to Take Part

Simply visit the official survey page and set aside about half an hour. The questions cover topics such as programming languages, frameworks, tools, working environment, and industry trends. Your answers are anonymous, and you can skip any question you prefer not to answer.

See the full list of prizes before you start — it might motivate you! After completing the survey, you'll be redirected to share your referral link and check your prize eligibility.

What Happens After the Survey

JetBrains publishes the results in detailed infographics and reports accessible to the public. They also release anonymized raw data so that anyone — researchers, analysts, or curious developers — can perform their own analysis. This transparency has made the Developer Ecosystem Survey a trusted reference for industry trends.

The insights from past surveys have been used by companies to guide product roadmaps, by educators to update curricula, and by individual developers to decide which technologies to learn next. Your contribution directly shapes these collective insights.

Join the Community

For the past decade, the global developer community has supported this initiative. By taking part in the 2026 edition, you become part of that tradition. Share your experience, influence the direction of tools and technologies, and get a chance to win great prizes.

Thank you for helping us capture where development is headed in 2026. Start the survey now and make your voice heard!