The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), in partnership with SlashData, has released a new report highlighting the growth in cloud native development. It shows that 15.6 million developers are now using these technologies. The findings point to trends like the rise of hybrid cloud and increasing AI adoption among developers.
The CNCF State of Cloud Native Development Report, produced with SlashData, provides key insights into the evolving landscape of software development. According to the report, announced on November 11, 2025, "15.6 million developers are building with cloud native technologies." This marks a significant expansion in the adoption of these approaches, which continue to "power modern software," as noted by the Linux Foundation.
Emerging trends identified in the report include a surge in hybrid cloud usage and growing adoption by AI developers. The Cloud Native Foundation emphasized these developments in their announcement: "The CNCF State of Cloud Native Development Report... reveals emerging trends, from hybrid cloud's surge to growing AI developer adoption."
This report underscores the importance of cloud native technologies in contemporary software engineering. Developers and organizations can access the full details via the provided link to explore how these technologies are shaping the industry. The partnership between CNCF and SlashData ensures a data-driven analysis of global developer behaviors.