Sitepoint THE STATE OF WEB DEVELOPMENTeal Results Preview: August 2006 2006/2007 Summary of Results from a survey of 5,000 web developers and internet professionals conducted during the summer of 2006
2006/2007 Summary of Results from a survey of 5,000 web developers and internet professionals conducted during the summer of 2006
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 by David Aponovich, Lachlan Donald, Nick Langmaid, Matthew Magain, Ian Mu and Kevin Yank Copyright C 2006 SitePoint Pty Ltd and Ektron, Inc Technical Editor: Matthew Magain Editor: Hilary Reynolds Technical Director: Kevin Yank Cover Designer and Illustrator: Alex Walker Printing History First Edition: October 2006 Notice of Rights All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews, or uses allowed under the license agreement under which this report was purchased Notice of Liability The authors and publisher have made effort to ensure the accuracy of the information herein. However, the information sold in this report is sold without warranty, either express or implied. Neither the authors and Site Point Pty Ltd, nor Ektron Inc nor its dealers or distributors will be held liable for any damages to be caused either directly or indirectly by the instructions ontained in this report, or by the software or hardware products described herein. Trademark Notice Rathe indicating every occurrence of a trademarked name as such, this report uses the names only in an editorial fashion to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement of the trademark. ≌ a sitepoint Published by SitePoint Pty Ltd 424 Smith Street Collingwood VIC Australia 3066 ed:wWw.sltepoint.com Email: business@sitepoint
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 by David Aponovich, Lachlan Donald, Nick Langmaid, Matthew Magain, Ian Muir, and Kevin Yank. Copyright © 2006 SitePoint Pty Ltd and Ektron, Inc. Technical Editor: Matthew Magain Editor: Hilary Reynolds Technical Director: Kevin Yank Cover Designer and Illustrator: Alex Walker Printing History: First Edition: October 2006 Notice of Rights All rights reserved. No part of this report may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews, or uses allowed under the license agreement under which this report was purchased. Notice of Liability The authors and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information herein. However, the information sold in this report is sold without warranty, either express or implied. Neither the authors and SitePoint Pty Ltd, nor Ektron Inc., nor its dealers or distributors will be held liable for any damages to be caused either directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this report, or by the software or hardware products described herein. Trademark Notice Rather than indicating every occurrence of a trademarked name as such, this report uses the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Published by SitePoint Pty Ltd 424 Smith Street Collingwood VIC Australia 3066. Web: www.sitepoint.com Email: business@sitepoint.com
The state of Web development 2006 2007 published by Site Point Pty Ltd and Ektron, Inc. This preview include evelopment 2006/2007 report, Thank you for downloading this free preview of The State of Web O background information about the survey a summary of our findings a sample graphs and commentary from the"Tools of the Trade"section, covering three of the 15 questions from the survey Q citation policy and license information a full glossary of terms The full version of the report includes: a 54 pages of results, analysis and expert commentary on the state of web development in 2006/2007 Q raw results dataset from over 5,000 survey participant a a full correlation spreadsheet tool to help with your own analysis Blogs, podcasts, AJAX, server platforms, content management systems, industry best practices, and CSS louts are just some of the areas analyzed in depth in this report This complete, yet easy to digest, almost"conversation style"report will bring you and your organization up to speed with the state of the web development industry in 2006/2007, with a look at what challenges lie ahead Downloadthefullreportnowfromhttp://www.sitepoint.com/launch/surveyo6/ Executive Summary We believe that this report reflects the largest survey of professional web developers to date This report taps the experience of 5,000 web developers to answer 15 important questions. The questions covered a range of topics, including the demographics of respondents what roles they play in the industry, and how they rank the most important questions of the tools of the trade which productivity tools are favored by web developers, which server technologies are being de- ployed, and what the expectations are for the next 12 months lesign practice in the real world what web developers are doing about adopting methodologies and best practices in software desig web technology adoption how web developers are encountering hot new technologies such as blogs and podcasting, and how they anticipate working with them over the next 12 months
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 Thank you for downloading this free preview of The State of Web Development 2006/2007 report, published by SitePoint Pty Ltd and Ektron, Inc. This preview includes: ❑ background information about the survey ❑ summary of our findings ❑ sample graphs and commentary from the “Tools of the Trade” section, covering three of the 15 questions from the survey ❑ citation policy and license information ❑ full glossary of terms The full version of the report includes: ❑ 54 pages of results, analysis and expert commentary on the state of web development in 2006/2007 ❑ raw results dataset from over 5,000 survey participants ❑ a full correlation spreadsheet tool to help with your own analysis Blogs, podcasts, AJAX, server platforms, content management systems, industry best practices, and CSS layouts are just some of the areas analyzed in depth in this report. This complete, yet easy to digest, almost “conversation style” report will bring you and your organization up to speed with the state of the web development industry in 2006/2007, with a look at what challenges lie ahead. Download the full report now from http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/survey06/. Executive Summary We believe that this report reflects the largest survey of professional web developers to date. This report taps the experience of 5,000 web developers to answer 15 important questions. The questions covered a range of topics, including: the demographics of respondents what roles they play in the industry, and how they rank the most important questions of the moment tools of the trade which productivity tools are favored by web developers, which server technologies are being deployed, and what the expectations are for the next 12 months design practice in the real world what web developers are doing about adopting methodologies and best practices in software design web technology adoption how web developers are encountering hot new technologies such as blogs and podcasting, and how they anticipate working with them over the next 12 months
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 resources and learning how web developers are preparing to meet the challenge of new technologies, where they look for information on these technologies, and what they re trying to find out about right now the future of the web capturing a broader view of where web developers think the technologies might be headed over the longer term The picture that emerges is one of a diverse industry. On one hand, we have the adventurous souls who intend to take the technology as far as it can go, as quickly as possible. Their goal is to create as many opportunities as they can. On the other hand, we have the cautious types who prefer to let others take the risk of exploring uncharted territory, but watch carefully to make sure they don' t get left behind. This report is a guide for both camps, as well as for those who need to know which direction the industry is taking, and want their understanding to be based on real data, not just guesswork. In addition to the graphs and interpretation provided in this report, we also provide supporting inform- ation in the form of the raw data and analysis tools so that customers can test their own views of the future against the data collected by this survey. About the survey The State of Web Development 2006/2007 is the product of a joint research initiative conducted by SitePoint Pty Ltd and Ektron, Inc. These two organizations have been actively advocating for and helping web developers, designers, and other online professionals for almost a decade SitePoint began in 1997, around the start of the Internet's first major growth cycle. sitepoint. com remains one of the most highly trafficked and respected sites today, delivering information, commentary and resources to an active and involved community of web developers and designers Ektron, Inc, founded in 1998, has established itself as a technology and market leader in web content management software and web authoring tools with its CMS400 NET and eWebEditPro product lines Along the way, Ektron's software has empowered tens of thousands of web professionals to harness the Web as an effective platform for communication and interaction The partnership of these two organizations, and their support for the community of web professionals led to an idea in early 2006: leverage the critical mass of web developers and other web professionals associated with these organizations to take a"snapshot in time"and quantify the state of web development tools, technologies, techniques, and trends In all, 5,000 web professionals participated in this survey between June 15 and July 15, 2006. We believe this to be the largest survey of web developers to date. We also hold it to be one of the most insightful, reflecting both current realities and changes in the wind As a result of the size and depth of audience response, we decided to package the data, along with detailed interpretations and critical discussion, in this report. Even though the original intent of the survey was not to gather data for reporting purposes, the value of the information this survey captured is undeniable. Some interpretation has been necessary with pieces of the data, revealing a truly insightful picture of the industry as it stands today The period 2006-2007 will remain widely recognized for seeing so much progress: the new wave of online investment; the emergence and growth of newer web technologies and techniques; the growth in adoption of web standards; and the rise (and fall) of new business models that harness the power of the web like never before Copyright o 2006, Site Point and Ektron. Purchase the full report today!
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 resources and learning how web developers are preparing to meet the challenge of new technologies, where they look for information on these technologies, and what they’re trying to find out about right now the future of the Web capturing a broader view of where web developers think the technologies might be headed over the longer term The picture that emerges is one of a diverse industry. On one hand, we have the adventurous souls who intend to take the technology as far as it can go, as quickly as possible. Their goal is to create as many opportunities as they can. On the other hand, we have the cautious types who prefer to let others take the risk of exploring uncharted territory, but watch carefully to make sure they don’t get left behind. This report is a guide for both camps, as well as for those who need to know which direction the industry is taking, and want their understanding to be based on real data, not just guesswork. In addition to the graphs and interpretation provided in this report, we also provide supporting information in the form of the raw data and analysis tools so that customers can test their own views of the future against the data collected by this survey. About the Survey The State of Web Development 2006/2007 is the product of a joint research initiative conducted by SitePoint Pty Ltd and Ektron, Inc. These two organizations have been actively advocating for and helping web developers, designers, and other online professionals for almost a decade. SitePoint began in 1997, around the start of the Internet’s first major growth cycle. sitepoint.com remains one of the most highly trafficked and respected sites today, delivering information, commentary and resources to an active and involved community of web developers and designers. Ektron, Inc., founded in 1998, has established itself as a technology and market leader in web content management software and web authoring tools with its CMS400.NET and eWebEditPro product lines. Along the way, Ektron’s software has empowered tens of thousands of web professionals to harness the Web as an effective platform for communication and interaction. The partnership of these two organizations, and their support for the community of web professionals, led to an idea in early 2006: leverage the critical mass of web developers and other web professionals associated with these organizations to take a “snapshot in time” and quantify the state of web development tools, technologies, techniques, and trends. In all, 5,000 web professionals participated in this survey between June 15 and July 15, 2006. We believe this to be the largest survey of web developers to date. We also hold it to be one of the most insightful, reflecting both current realities and changes in the wind. As a result of the size and depth of audience response, we decided to package the data, along with detailed interpretations and critical discussion, in this report. Even though the original intent of the survey was not to gather data for reporting purposes, the value of the information this survey captured is undeniable. Some interpretation has been necessary with pieces of the data, revealing a truly insightful picture of the industry as it stands today. The period 2006-2007 will remain widely recognized for seeing so much progress: the new wave of online investment; the emergence and growth of newer web technologies and techniques; the growth in adoption of web standards; and the rise (and fall) of new business models that harness the power of the Web like never before. Copyright © 2006, SitePoint and Ektron. Purchase the full report today! 2
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 The data reflected in this report shines a light on this evolution About site Point SitePoint is a fast-growing online media company and information provider targeting the web profes- sional market-specifically web developers and de esigners SitePoint's web site, sitepoint. com, is currently ranked as the number one web site in the world in the Web Design and Development News and Media category-and in the top 300 web sites globally-by Alexa. com. sitepoint. com has a daily reach comparable to web sites operated by many mainstream media corporations The SitePoint forums boast more than 135.000 registered users. Its newsletters mail to half a million subscribers every month. The company has over 70,000 customers in 174 countries, and its sample products are enjoyed by 620,000 registered users. The company has six major revenue streams: advertising and sponsorship, content-based products both online and in retail, software, and more recently, streaming video subscriptions, classified listings, and industry reports About ektron Ektron,Inc.(http://www.ektron.com/)wasfoundedin1998,andhassinceestablisheditselfasatech market leader in web content management software and web authoring tools with it CMS400. NET and eWebEditPro product lines Along the way, Ektron's software has empowered tens of thousands of web professionals to harness the Web as an effective platform for communication and interaction. Ektron's web content management and authoring solutions are affordable for any organization and simple enough for anyone to use, yet offer webmasters, designers, and developers all the tools they need to create, deploy, and manage interactive web sites, intranets, and extranets in one platform. with Ektron CMS400. NET, companies can do what they want on the Web: develop rich sites for personal two-way communication with visitors; build community through memberships, blogs, and forums; and attract more repeat visits using rSs feeds and web alerts in order to increase business opportunities An open API allows for easy customization and extension Ektron is based in Amherst, New Hampshire, and has more than 15,000 customer implementations worldwide, including Unilever, Intel, and Pfizer About the Authors Aponovich David Aponovich is Ektron's Director of Marketing, driving a range of initiatives to increase awareness and adoption of Ektron's web content management software. He alsowritestheWebinsightsblogonEktron.com. David previously served as senior web editor at Aberdeen Group, a technology market research and consulting firm; earlier, he web editor at internet com / earthweb (now JupiterMedia), where he covered emerging web and business technology. Previ ously, he was business editor for a daily newspaper David graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism Copyright o 2006, Site Point and Ektron. Purchase the full report today!
The State of Web Development 2006/2007 The data reflected in this report shines a light on this evolution. About SitePoint SitePoint is a fast-growing online media company and information provider targeting the web professional market—specifically web developers and designers. SitePoint’s web site, sitepoint.com, is currently ranked as the number one web site in the world in the Web Design and Development > News and Media category—and in the top 300 web sites globally—by Alexa.com. sitepoint.com has a daily reach comparable to web sites operated by many mainstream media corporations. The SitePoint Forums boast more than 135,000 registered users. Its newsletters mail to half a million subscribers every month. The company has over 70,000 customers in 174 countries, and its sample products are enjoyed by 620,000 registered users. The company has six major revenue streams: advertising and sponsorship, content-based products both online and in retail, software, and more recently, streaming video subscriptions, classified listings, and industry reports. About Ektron Ektron, Inc. (http://www.ektron.com/) was founded in 1998, and has since established itself as a technology and market leader in web content management software and web authoring tools with its CMS400.NET and eWebEditPro product lines. Along the way, Ektron’s software has empowered tens of thousands of web professionals to harness the Web as an effective platform for communication and interaction. Ektron’s web content management and authoring solutions are affordable for any organization and simple enough for anyone to use, yet offer webmasters, designers, and developers all the tools they need to create, deploy, and manage interactive web sites, intranets, and extranets in one platform. With Ektron CMS400.NET, companies can do what they want on the Web: develop rich sites for personal, two-way communication with visitors; build community through memberships, blogs, and forums; and attract more repeat visits using RSS feeds and web alerts in order to increase business opportunities. An open API allows for easy customization and extension. Ektron is based in Amherst, New Hampshire, and has more than 15,000 customer implementations worldwide, including Unilever, Intel, and Pfizer. About the Authors David Aponovich David Aponovich is Ektron’s Director of Marketing, driving a range of initiatives to increase awareness and adoption of Ektron’s web content management software. He also writes the WebInsights blog on Ektron.com. David previously served as senior web editor at Aberdeen Group, a technology market research and consulting firm; earlier, he was a web editor at internet.com/EarthWeb (now JupiterMedia), where he covered emerging web and business technology. Previously, he was business editor for a daily newspaper. David graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism. Copyright © 2006, SitePoint and Ektron. Purchase the full report today! 3