window.pipedriveLeadboosterConfig = { base: 'leadbooster-chat.pipedrive.com', companyId: 11580370, playbookUuid: '22236db1-6d50-40c4-b48f-8b11262155be', version: 2, } ;(function () { var w = window if (w.LeadBooster) { console.warn('LeadBooster already exists') } else { w.LeadBooster = { q: [], on: function (n, h) { this.q.push({ t: 'o', n: n, h: h }) }, trigger: function (n) { this.q.push({ t: 't', n: n }) }, } } })() Interesting software development facts - 2021 UPDATE - The Codest
The Codest
  • About us
  • Services
    • Software Development
      • Frontend Development
      • Backend Development
    • Staff Augmentation
      • Frontend Developers
      • Backend Developers
      • Data Engineers
      • Cloud Engineers
      • QA Engineers
      • Other
    • It Advisory
      • Audit & Consulting
  • Industries
    • Fintech & Banking
    • E-commerce
    • Adtech
    • Healthtech
    • Manufacturing
    • Logistics
    • Automotive
    • IOT
  • Value for
    • CEO
    • CTO
    • Delivery Manager
  • Our team
  • Case Studies
  • Know How
    • Blog
    • Meetups
    • Webinars
    • Resources
Careers Get in touch
  • About us
  • Services
    • Software Development
      • Frontend Development
      • Backend Development
    • Staff Augmentation
      • Frontend Developers
      • Backend Developers
      • Data Engineers
      • Cloud Engineers
      • QA Engineers
      • Other
    • It Advisory
      • Audit & Consulting
  • Value for
    • CEO
    • CTO
    • Delivery Manager
  • Our team
  • Case Studies
  • Know How
    • Blog
    • Meetups
    • Webinars
    • Resources
Careers Get in touch
Back arrow GO BACK
2020-11-04
Software Development

Interesting software development facts – 2021 UPDATE

The Codest

Kamil Ferens

Head of Growth

The software development industry is one of the most dynamically developing ones in the world. Demand for IT services, especially those related to** software development**, is that huge that nowadays there is a lack of qualified developers on the market. This is just one example of software development industry’s potential. What else should you know?

Based on our experience and the data from the most interesting reports, we have prepared a subjective list of the most interesting software development facts that we want to share with you. We present anecdotes, data, figures – everything that can become a hint and an inspiration for your software development projects.

Shall we start?

Check out our list of 9 interesting software development facts

  1. Research shows (made by codingsans.com) that one of the biggest and most burdensome challenges for software project leaders (CTOs, Tech engineers, Engineering Leads) is the team’s capacity in relation to the number of tasks in the backlog. The respondents argue that although developer teams achieve high work efficiency, they still need more hands at work.

This fact suggests that companies often face the challenge of rapidly expanding their software development teams. Two solutions dominate: outsourcing services to cost-effective software development companies or opening internal recruitment.

software development challenges

If you are interested in working with an external software development partner, check the average rates divided per geo localization below.

Software development rates

  1. Over 50% of companies that use software development to develop their own products declare that they have used or benefited from outsourcing their programming. They choose this option due to both high-quality guarantees and cost-effectiveness.

  1. According to the Stack OverFlow study, JavaScript is the most popular programming language in 2020. The next places are occupied by HTML / CSS and SQL. Technologies such as Ruby, Java and Python have maintained a stable position over the years.

popular technologies 2020

  1. Scrum is the most often Agile Software Development methodology in 2020. You can see a clear advantage of this approach to project development if compared to other methodologies. Kanban is second. Interestingly, as many as 17% of respondents indicated that they do not use Agile methodology at all. How does it look like for your projects?

Agile software development

  1. Jira is the most-used tool for managing software development projects. This is pointed out by almost half of the surveyed people. Trello is second most popular. In the case of communication tools, Slack (58.66%) wins, followed by e-mail (45.06%), and then Jira (26.32%).
  2. As many as 76% of the companies surveyed in the Coding Sans report admit that they allow their employees to work remotely. These statistics undoubtedly reflect the prevailing world trend. In the coming years, we should expect an even greater importance and popularization of remote work. And who knows, maybe some companies will soon decide to transform their organizations into fully remote enterprises. Time will tell.
  3. GitHub was indicated by 43% of people as the control system they use. Bitbucket.org was chosen by 20%, while 16.70% indicated GitLab.com
  4. The fact that 60% of the respondents declare that they prefer in-person meetings when it comes to communication regarding project milestones, releases or deadlines may be seen as a considerable curiosity. Nearly half indicates the use of tools that allow them to manage and track tasks.

communication

  1. On average, there are five job positions per one developer. This trend shows a huge demand for programmers and this shortage is clearly visible on the market.
  2. Nearly 15% of surveyed companies declare that unrealistic expectations regarding projects in development cause the most frequent delays in work. About 14.52% of the respondents pointed to improper estimations, while 12.21% of companies admit that, in their case, incorrect specification of goals caused the main problems.

Summary

I am curious about your opinions and whether you agree with the above facts. Personally, I have to admit that many of these results coincide with the practices that we use every day at Codest (as we are a software development agency. So, if you have your own thoughts, or if you disagree with something, please let us know. We are happy to talk!

Consult your digital product

Read more:

How to choose the right company for outsourcing developers?

Baltic market. A great place with a big potential to launch your business

EU tech companies are growing fast, but the US still holds the leading position on the market

Related articles

Software Development

Build Future-Proof Web Apps: Insights from The Codest’s Expert Team

Discover how The Codest excels in creating scalable, interactive web applications with cutting-edge technologies, delivering seamless user experiences across all platforms. Learn how our expertise drives digital transformation and business...

THECODEST
Software Development

Top 10 Latvia-Based Software Development Companies

Learn about Latvia's top software development companies and their innovative solutions in our latest article. Discover how these tech leaders can help elevate your business.

thecodest
Enterprise & Scaleups Solutions

Java Software Development Essentials: A Guide to Outsourcing Successfully

Explore this essential guide on successfully outsourcing Java software development to enhance efficiency, access expertise, and drive project success with The Codest.

thecodest
Software Development

The Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing in Poland

The surge in outsourcing in Poland is driven by economic, educational, and technological advancements, fostering IT growth and a business-friendly climate.

TheCodest
Enterprise & Scaleups Solutions

The Complete Guide to IT Audit Tools and Techniques

IT audits ensure secure, efficient, and compliant systems. Learn more about their importance by reading the full article.

The Codest
Jakub Jakubowicz CTO & Co-Founder

Subscribe to our knowledge base and stay up to date on the expertise from the IT sector.

    About us

    The Codest – International software development company with tech hubs in Poland.

    United Kingdom - Headquarters

    • Office 303B, 182-184 High Street North E6 2JA
      London, England

    Poland - Local Tech Hubs

    • Fabryczna Office Park, Aleja
      Pokoju 18, 31-564 Kraków
    • Brain Embassy, Konstruktorska
      11, 02-673 Warsaw, Poland

      The Codest

    • Home
    • About us
    • Services
    • Case Studies
    • Know How
    • Careers
    • Dictionary

      Services

    • It Advisory
    • Software Development
    • Backend Development
    • Frontend Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Backend Developers
    • Cloud Engineers
    • Data Engineers
    • Other
    • QA Engineers

      Resources

    • Facts and Myths about Cooperating with External Software Development Partner
    • From the USA to Europe: Why do American startups decide to relocate to Europe
    • Tech Offshore Development Hubs Comparison: Tech Offshore Europe (Poland), ASEAN (Philippines), Eurasia (Turkey)
    • What are the top CTOs and CIOs Challenges?
    • The Codest
    • The Codest
    • The Codest
    • Privacy policy
    • Website terms of use

    Copyright © 2025 by The Codest. All rights reserved.

    en_USEnglish
    de_DEGerman sv_SESwedish da_DKDanish nb_NONorwegian fiFinnish fr_FRFrench pl_PLPolish arArabic it_ITItalian jaJapanese ko_KRKorean es_ESSpanish nl_NLDutch etEstonian elGreek en_USEnglish