Proof Point
74% of developers in HackerRank survey learned to code on their own, with 70% also acquiring skills through formal education
Where Developers Learned to Code
2018 (percentage of respondents)
| Note: | Data based on survey of 39,441 developers from HackerRank community. HackerRank is a job matching platform connecting 3.2 million developers to potential jobs. |
Proof Point Findings
- Self-Learning – 74% of developers surveyed by HackerRank were self-taught, either through online platforms or offline means, such as books
- Formal Education – 70% had some formal education from school or university, learning to program within confines of classroom
- Key Growth Drivers – Include heightened demand for developers and coding skills among employers, vast availability of education materials on Internet, greater digitization among industries, and increased competition for talent among technology and non-technology firms
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Information Technology
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Date Last Updated |
October 26, 2018
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