Insight #5: What best describes the code developers write outside of work?

We know that tech talent in general is self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about their work, but do they truly enjoy it? According to our survey, they do. Most professional developers code outside of work as a hobby (68%), with almost 40% coding outside of work for professional development or self-paced learning from online courses.

The high percentage of developers who code as a hobby indicates that they are actively teaching themselves new skills outside of work. Your learning and development programs, as well as the opportunity to work with new technologies, could be a big selling point for your company.

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Insight #5: What best describes the code developers write outside of work?

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