Our end-of-year wrap-up has arrived! To kick things off, let's dive into the stats that highlight our impact. But, remember, DEV is more than just numbers. Beyond the data, it's the community – made up of members, mentors, content creators, organizations, and moderators – that gives DEV its vibrant and collaborative spirit. As we bid farewell to 2023, let's celebrate not only our achievements but also the growth and camaraderie that have truly defined DEV.

Welcoming the Millionth Member

DEV reached a milestone by welcoming its 1 millionth member early in the year. It's an achievement that signifies not just a numerical accomplishment, but a testament to the inclusive and vibrant community we've built together.

Expanding Community

Over 200,000 new members joined the DEV Community this year. This significant influx reflects the appeal of DEV's engaging and supportive atmosphere, a space where developers can connect, learn, and grow.

New Voices, New Stories

A remarkable 35,000 new authors made their debut on DEV, collectively contributing to the creation of over 100,000 articles. This surge in creativity and diverse perspectives enriches the DEV ecosystem, making it a hub for a wide range of insights and experiences.

Top 10 Tags of 2023

Our most used tags reflect the pulse of the community's interests and pursuits.

1. #webdev
2. #programming
3. #javascript
4. #beginners
5. #tutorial
6. #react
7. #python
8. #devops
9. #aws
10. #ai

Note the appearance of #ai in the top ten this year, knocking out one of the mainstays, #productivity.

Impactful Moderation

Our dedicated team of 6,000 volunteer moderators played a pivotal role in maintaining the quality of content and connectivity on DEV. They efficiently managed over 10,000 interactions, filtering out noise, setting experience level ratings, and adjusting tags to tailor the DEV experience for all.

New Features in 2023

Multiple Reactions: Expressing emotions became richer with the introduction of multiple reactions – ❤️🦄🔥. The community embraced this feature, adding more depth to interactions.

Some new features to look forward to on DEV

Ben Halpern for The DEV Team ・ Feb 17 '23

#meta #forem

Subscribe to Comments: Keeping up with discussions became more convenient with the ability to subscribe to comments. This feature enhanced engagement and encouraged deeper conversations.

Changelog: Don't forget to hit that notification bell

Philip How for The DEV Team ・ Aug 3 '23

#changelog #meta #howtodevto

Hidden Tags: Taking control of your feed became easier with hidden tags. Members can curate their content and focus on what matters most to them.

Changelog: Take control of your feed with hidden tags

Philip How for The DEV Team ・ Sep 8 '23

#changelog #meta

Tools for Organizations: DEV evolved with more tools catering specifically to organizations.

Changelog: Tools for Organizations

Philip How for The DEV Team ・ Sep 15 '23

#changelog #meta

That's a wrap, folks! 🎁
Let's continue making a difference in 2024 and beyond. Thank you so much for being a vital part of the DEV community!