• Since its creation in 2008, Stack Overflow has been a trusted part of the software engineer’s learning process. • Got an undocumented bug? • Found some undocumented behavior in your programming language? • Chances are, we’d have that documented thanks to our community of eagle-eyed developers. • So how developers and other technologists learn to code and skill up has always been important to us. • As part of our annual Developer Survey, we ask about how developers learned to code originally, if they’re learning new tools, and what sources they use.
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- Stack Overflow reports a growing share of developers using AI to learn coding-37 % in 2024 and 44 % in 2025-while the average number of learning tools has declined, suggesting a consolidation around key resources. To examine whether AI improves or diminishes learning quality, the company has launched a new survey targeting coders who have recently acquired new skills. The study will assess AI’s role as a replacement or multiplier, its impact on skill transfer to new roles, and whether users feel less need to consult multiple sources. Results will be released a few weeks after the survey closes.
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