Participate in the State of CSS 2024 Survey!
Calling all CSS users! The annual State of CSS 2024 Survey is now open for participation. This survey, organized by Devographics, aims to delve into the world of styles and selectors to identify upcoming trends and determine what features and tools developers should focus on next. With support from contributors, translators, and volunteers, this survey is open to everyone interested in CSS and its future.
This year’s survey introduces several new features and will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The best part? All questions are optional, so you can choose to answer only the ones that interest you. The survey covers 11 key topics, including Layout, Shapes and Graphics, Colors, Interactions, Accessibility, and a concluding ‘About You’ section.
Since its launch in 2019, the State of CSS survey has gained significant popularity among developers. Last year, a whopping 9,190 developers participated, providing valuable insights into the CSS landscape. Here are some key findings from the previous survey:
– Most participants were from the USA, followed by Germany and the UK. This shows the global reach and interest in CSS.
– In terms of gender demographics, 61.3% of respondents identified as male, 7.7% as female, and 1.4% as non-binary or gender non-conforming. This highlights the need for inclusivity and diversity in the CSS community.
– Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS were the most popular CSS frameworks, indicating their widespread usage and popularity among developers.
– CSS was primarily used for web apps, blogs, and marketing sites, reinforcing its importance in these areas.
– Subgrid was the most commented feature, suggesting a strong interest in this particular aspect of CSS.
– Open Props emerged as the technology with the highest percentage of returning users, demonstrating its reliability and usefulness.
– Panda was the tool most mentioned in freeform questions, showcasing its popularity and impact on CSS development.
The survey data holds great value for browser vendors, as it helps shape their focus areas and roadmaps. Rachel Andrew, content lead for web.dev and developer.chrome.com at Google, stated that the State of CSS survey is one of the methods they use to learn what’s important to developers. By participating in the survey, developers can voice their preferences, highlight bugs or lack of support, and influence the future of CSS implementation in browsers.
Sacha Greif, one of the organizers, mentioned that this year, the team aims to release the survey results within weeks after the survey closes. This quick turnaround time will give developers timely access to the insights gathered from the survey. Additionally, there are more exciting surveys on the horizon, including the State of HTML 2024 (September 10), the State of React 2024 (October 10), and the State of JavaScript 2024 (November 10). These surveys will provide further opportunities for developers to share their thoughts and shape the future of web development.
So, if you’re a CSS enthusiast or a developer who relies on CSS for your projects, don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the State of CSS 2024 Survey. Your input matters, and by sharing your thoughts and preferences, you can contribute to the growth and improvement of CSS. Head over to the survey website and make your voice heard. The survey will be open until September 7, 2024, so make sure to participate before it closes.
Remember, the State of CSS survey is a chance for developers to have their say and shape the future of CSS. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the CSS community’s progress.
