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where to find statistics about .net developers worldwide

I am looking for some statistics about .net developers which works with vs 2008 and language c#, worldwide.

Is it possible to find such specific information? If someone has actual information, at least 2 years young, please help me.

And one thing more: I preffer to have charge free information:)!

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I'd say stackoverflow itself represents the best source of raw data.

I'd get the commons licensed data dump and mine that.

duffymo  2010-09-01 14:24:23
I think StackOverflow is a really bad representation of developers worldwide. Firstly, it is English-centric. Secondly, it attracts amateur/hobby programmers more than busy professionals. Thirdly, the StackOverflow reputation system doesn’t reflect programming ability by any stretch of the imagination.
Timwi  2010-09-01 14:34:00
The numbers suggest that it's a pretty meaningful chunk of developers. Lots of details, like reputation, that you're free to ignore if you wish. The OP gave no requirements about amateur versus professional or the need for reputation. And you've failed to offer any alternative that would be better. Your down vote is unwarranted, in my view.
duffymo  2010-09-01 14:46:59
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Well I would suggest that you try Gartner. It's an IT analyst company with very valuable information (but not for free)

http://www.gartner.com/technology/home.jsp

MUG4N  2010-09-01 14:32:11
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I find itjobswatch has a lot of useful information. Not sure if it's quite what you're after though

http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/
http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/jobs/uk/csharp.do

Dave  2010-09-01 14:59:45

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