
Time does fly when you’re watching the tech world evolve at lightning speed.
But before we dive headfirst into the new year, let’s hit pause and take a moment to reflect on 2024—the trends, the lessons, and, of course, the jaw-dropping stats that shaped the software development landscape.
AI - The Big Thing In 2024, and 2025
AI Is Making Waves:
- Nearly three-quarters of organizations are already reaping the benefits of AI. It’s improving productivity, boosting performance, and generally proving its worth.
- That said, scaling AI remains a tricky beast. Only 1 in 3 organizations have managed to get it running at full capacity (KPMG).

If there were a popularity contest in the world of technology, AI would surely snag the title of “Most Likely to Succeed” for 2024—and it looks like it’s here to stay with that title in 2025! AI is doing wonders by boosting productivity, making our daily tasks smoother, and automating many processes. But, can we really say that AI is entirely beneficial and without any downsides?
- 76% of tech executives admitted their jobs have undergone a massive transformation over the past two years. With AI and other emerging tech shaking things up, it’s no surprise their roles have taken on new dimensions.
Despite its glow-up, AI is not without its drama.
- A whopping 78% of organizations are nervous about AI being a “black box”—something mysterious, opaque, and not fully understood.
- Ethical dilemmas, job losses, and operational upheavals are just a few concerns making 77% of leaders cautious about diving in headfirst.
Sure, there are some bumps in the road, but it’s hard to ignore AI’s superstar potential.


Software Developers: The Power Players
It’s official (duh, we know) —developers are the backbone of our tech revolution. As their numbers continue to grow, they play an even more crucial role than ever before.
- By the end of 2024, the global developer count hit an impressive 28.7 million. That’s a jump of 3.2 million in just four years! The U.S. boasts 4.3 million developers, but Europe isn’t far behind with 5.5 million.
- Germany takes the European crown with 837,389 developers. The U.K. isn’t too shabby, either, with 813,500, and France rounds out the top three with 467,454.

Just last year, we saw a fantastic increase in developers in the Asia-Pacific region, and it’s all thanks to the remote work trend. This amazing shift allows international companies to tap into talent from all corners of the world, expanding the developer community beyond Europe and America. How exciting is that?
Asia-Pacific on the Rise:
- The software testing market in this region is on fire, projected to grow at a sizzling 8% CAGR by 2026.
- Meanwhile, 80% of top 500 companies now rely on offshore teams, proving that global collaboration is the new normal.
Remote Work Wins:
Love it or hate it, remote work is here to stay. Over half of developers (54%) say they’re more productive working from home. Comfort beats cubicles any day, right?

Let’s Get Technical - The Tools That Ruled 2024
Operating Systems:
- Linux continues to be the rock-solid favorite, powering everything from Android devices to IoT gadgets. Meanwhile, Windows gained some serious ground, with 51.2% of developers embracing it for their projects last year.


The Cloud Boom:
- If your company hasn’t jumped on the cloud bandwagon yet, you’re officially behind. An 18% surge in cloud adoption shows that everyone’s realizing how much faster (and more profitable) it makes things. In fact, companies using the cloud reported 53% faster revenue growth—not too shabby.

Programming Stars:
- It’s official—Python is the cool kid in class. With 70% of machine learning developers choosing it, its popularity isn’t going anywhere.
- For web development, Node.js (42.65%) and ReactJS (40.58%) were the dream team of 2024, according to Radix.

Vietnam: The Rising Star in Development
If you haven’t considered Vietnam as a go-to destination for software talent, you’re missing out. This country is bursting with young, ambitious developers ready to take on the world.
Youthful Talent:
- Vietnam’s developer pool is mostly Gen Z and Millennials, meaning it’s full of energy, creativity, and fresh perspectives.
- The talent market is maturing fast, with a 1:1 ratio of seasoned pros to fresh faces, making it a balanced mix of experience and innovation.


Tools of Choice:
- Vietnamese developers love platforms and libraries that make AI tasks smoother, reflecting their focus on staying ahead of the curve.


Salary Snapshot:
- In Ho Chi Minh City, salaries mostly range between $1,100–$1,500 (33.3%), with higher tiers ($1,600+) making up about 32.1%.
- In Hanoi, the pattern is similar, though slightly more clustered in the $1,100–$1,500 bracket (41.11%). Remote work and other cities are adding even more variety to the mix.

It’s not just the stats that are impressive. Vietnam has been catching the attention of big names like Apple, and more recently, NVIDIA, who have chosen the country as a hub for their operations. This marks a clear vote of confidence in Vietnam’s growing reputation as a global tech destination.
Whether you’re looking to hire a few developers for a specific project or build a full-scale offshore team, Vietnam offers the talent, innovation, and cost-effectiveness you need to succeed.
2025 - A New Beginning
As 2025 unfolds, the tech world will continue pushing boundaries, fueled by advancements in AI, evolving developer tools, and global collaboration. For businesses looking to ride the wave of innovation, tapping into thriving markets like Vietnam could be the game-changer.
Here’s to a year of building, innovating, and maybe—just maybe—debugging a little less.
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