China Rockets to the Top with 9.4 Million Software Developers 🚀
Hey tech enthusiasts! Guess who's taking the lead in the global software game? Yep, you guessed it—the Chinese mainland! 🇨🇳 With over 9.4 million software developers, the Chinese mainland now boasts the largest base of coding wizards in the world. That's about one-third of all developers worldwide! 😲
Li Xiaodong, Vice President of the Internet Society of China and Director of the Fuxi Institution, shared some exciting insights: \"The Chinese mainland's share of software developers globally surpasses its share of internet users, showcasing the strength of our digital talent and its key role in shaping the future of the digital economy.\"
But that's not all! The Chinese mainland is making significant waves in the open-source community too. According to a report by the Cloud Computing Standards and Open Source Promotion Committee, Chinese projects now make up 17% of global open-source software, ranking the country second worldwide. 🌐
For those not in the know, open source is all about collaboration and sharing. It's software whose source code is publicly available, allowing anyone to use, modify, and distribute it. Sounds pretty cool, right? 😎
Open source is everywhere these days, with 97% of developers and 99% of companies globally tapping into its potential. It's like the universal language of the tech world! 💻
One of the standout stars in this space is HarmonyOS (also known as Hongmeng). Launched in August 2019, it's an open-source operating system designed for a range of devices—from smart screens and tablets to wearables and cars. 🚗🖥️⌚
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reports that more than 70 organizations have joined the HarmonyOS ecosystem, with over 8,100 individuals contributing code. That's some serious teamwork! 🤝
Xie Shaofeng, the MIIT's chief engineer, highlighted the rapid growth: \"The Chinese mainland has become the second-largest in terms of open-source participants, with the fastest growth rate globally. The number of devices using HarmonyOS has exceeded one billion.\" 🌟
Li Xiaodong added, \"As the Chinese mainland's contributions to open source align with its proportion of global internet users and developers, its global influence and technological innovation will continue to rise, bringing greater rewards while embracing the open spirit of the internet.\"
So, if you're a budding developer or just a tech fan, keep an eye on the Chinese mainland—it's shaping up to be the place where digital dreams come true! 🏆
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China leads global software development with 9.4 million developers
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