Relationship to coding — Work data 2026 | Stack Overflow Developer Survey

75% code as a primary job function; 91% create code at least occasionally. This survey is for and about a builder audience.

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Question

Are you someone who creates code? Please select one of the following options that best describes you today.

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Data

	Respondents	Percent
I create code as a primary part of my job	23,234	75.5%
I create code occasionally	4,743	15.4%
I manage or support people who create code	1,170	3.8%
I do not create code	944	3.1%
I review/maintain code but rarely create it	703	2.3%

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Stack Exchange Inc. (2026). “Relationship to coding”. Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2026. Licensed under ODbL 1.0. https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2026/work/data/code-main

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|  | Respondents | Percent |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| I create code as a primary part of my job | 23,234 | 75.5% |
| I create code occasionally | 4,743 | 15.4% |
| I manage or support people who create code | 1,170 | 3.8% |
| I do not create code | 944 | 3.1% |
| I review/maintain code but rarely create it | 703 | 2.3% |

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