The article discusses a new survey, the State of Devs, which aims to explore aspects of developers' lives beyond coding. Unlike previous surveys that centered solely on technical skills, this one seeks insights on hobbies, health, and workplace dynamics, addressing both lighthearted interests like favorite movies and serious matters such as workplace discrimination. This shift aims to reach a broader audience and improve participation from underrepresented groups, reflecting diverse experiences in the developer community. The author believes the conversation around development should encompass all facets of life, making it more relevant and inclusive.
"Yet for the past couple years, I've been running developer surveys (such as the State of JS and State of CSS) that only ask about code. It was time to fix that."
"I sometimes feel like coding is actually the least interesting part of our lives."
"I'm hoping to answer questions such as: What are developers' favorite recent movies and video games?"
"So this time, I thought I'd try something different and have the survey itself include more questions relevant to under-represented groups, asking about workplace discrimination."
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