Celebrating 25 years of Google Search: developer trends and history
- JavaScript libraries have been a popular search topic among developers over the years, with searches for jQuery peaking in 2013 and then declining. React and Angular have since taken over as popular search terms.
- The rise of mobile development can be seen in the increasing search volume for "Android development" from 2007 to 2012.
- The importance of mobile in web development was highlighted by the rise of "mobile-first" and "responsive design" best practices in the early 2010s.
- Cloud computing and cloud databases have become crucial for supporting modern development practices and handling large amounts of data in real time. Searches for "cloud computing" spiked in 2012, and searches for "cloud database" increased in 2017.
- Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning have been popular search topics in the developer community. These technologies have seen increased interest and adoption in recent years.
- Despite advancements in development tools and practices, developers still face challenges, as seen in the frequent search volume for "why is my code not working?"
- The answers to developer inquiries have helped them solve problems, learn new skills, make technology decisions, and generate innovative ideas.