Unveiling the Future of Styling: The State of CSS 2024 Survey is Now Open
The much-anticipated State of CSS 2024 Survey is now live, inviting web developers and CSS enthusiasts to contribute their insights on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the world of styling and selectors. Organized by Devographics, this annual survey serves as a crucial tool for understanding the direction in which CSS is headed, offering a glimpse into the future of web design.
What’s New in 2024?
This year’s survey introduces several exciting features, making it easier and more engaging for participants. The survey is designed to be comprehensive yet flexible, with all questions being optional and the entire process taking just 15-20 minutes to complete. The survey delves into 11 key areas, including:
- Layout
- Shapes and Graphics
- Colors
- Interactions
- Accessibility
- About You (Demographics and personal insights)
These topics are crafted to capture the nuances of CSS usage across various applications, helping to identify emerging trends and pinpoint which features and tools developers should focus on next.
Why Participate?
Since its inception in 2019, the State of CSS Survey has become a vital resource for developers, educators, and even browser vendors. Last year, 9,190 developers took part, providing valuable data that helped shape the direction of CSS development and education. The insights gained from this survey are not only useful for individual developers looking to stay ahead of the curve but also for the broader community, including browser vendors who rely on this data to prioritize features and improvements.
Rachel Andrew, the content lead for web.dev and developer.chrome.com at Google, emphasized the importance of the survey, stating, “These surveys let you tell us exactly what you are using, and what you want to use but can’t due to bugs or lack of support. They help us to see the places where more learning materials might be helpful, or which things we should prioritize for implementation in the browser.”
Key Insights from Last Year
The 2023 survey provided some fascinating insights into the state of CSS:
- Geographical Representation: The majority of participants were from the USA, followed by Germany and the UK.
- Gender Distribution: 61.3% identified as male, 7.7% as female, and 1.4% as non-binary or gender non-conforming.
- Popular Tools: Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS were the most widely used frameworks, with Tailwind CSS also leading in retention.
- Application: CSS was predominantly used for web apps, blogs, and marketing sites.
- Emerging Technologies: Subgrid was the most discussed feature, while Open Props had the highest retention, and Panda was frequently mentioned in open-ended responses.
What’s Next?
The State of CSS 2024 Survey is just the beginning of a series of surveys scheduled for this year. Following this survey, developers can look forward to the State of HTML 2024 (September 10), the State of React 2024 (October 10), and the State of JavaScript 2024 (November 10). Each of these surveys will provide a detailed look into the specific areas of web development, helping the community stay informed and prepared for the future.
Sacha Greif, one of the survey organizers, mentioned that they aim to release the results of the State of CSS survey within weeks of its closing, ensuring that the data remains timely and relevant.
How to Get Involved
The survey is open until September 7, 2024, and all CSS users, regardless of their experience level, are encouraged to participate. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with CSS, your input is valuable in shaping the future of web design.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights and contribute to the evolving landscape of CSS. Take the survey nowand be part of the conversation!
