f you are trying to reach developers, engage them, help them learn, or sell them something, keep reading.

We surveyed 800 developers recently to better understand what they are thinking because the stakes are high for both technology and tech-enabled companies. Developers are critical to key business processes – from building apps to digitally transforming more traditional businesses.

And tech companies are eager to get their newest products and services in front of developers because while they might not write the check, but they often decide if it will get written.

The 24-page report, available for free, goes into a lot of detail. Here are the highlights:

  • Business pressures weigh on developers. The majority (69%) agree or strongly agree that upper management is keen to increase their productivity.
  • Developers believe they know what hinders productivity. Two-thirds of the developers (66%) say maintenance of legacy systems and technical debt strain improved productivity.