The report reveals that approximately 450,000 new developers joined GitHub from South Korea over the past year, indicating a vibrant and rapidly growing developer community. South Korea ranks 11th in open source contributors and 6th in AI-related repository contributions, solidifying its position as a key player in global software innovation.
GitHub’s VP of Asia Pacific, Sherin Napier, emphasized that the speed of growth within the Korean developer community is unprecedented. With the advent of generative AI, the potential for innovation is expanding across industries, promising enhanced productivity and accelerated development processes. The report also notes that major South Korean corporations like KT and Kakao are quickly adopting GitHub Copilot to boost developer productivity, reflecting a shift towards AI-driven workflows.
Overall, the rapid increase in both the number of developers and contributions to projects illustrates a notable trend of digital transformation in South Korea, leading towards a next-generation digital leap.
👉 Pročitaj original: CIO Magazine
