Stack Overflow is back to 2008 traffic. The programming book is next.
Stack Overflow's traffic has returned to levels seen in 2008, reflecting a significant shift in how programmers access information. The decline in computer book sales indicates that traditional formats are being replaced by AI-driven tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot. This transformation suggests that while technical publishing is not dead, it is evolving to meet new demands in developer education and knowledge sharing.
- ▪Computer book sales fell 16.9% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2023.
- ▪Stack Overflow is receiving about 3,800 questions a month, similar to its traffic in 2008.
- ▪ChatGPT now has 900 million monthly active users, indicating a shift in how programming knowledge is accessed.
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