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Received: 12 March 2025

Accepted: 22 September 2025

First Online: 11 October 2025

Declarations

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: This research used aggregated, anonymized GitHub activity data routinely collected through our company’s normal operations and permitted by our Terms of Service. No personal information was gathered specifically for this study, and strict protocols were followed to prevent re-identification of individuals or organizations. Because the dataset was pre-existing, fully anonymized, and did not involve direct interaction with human subjects, the research is exempt from IRB review under 45 CFR §46.104(d)(4)(ii). All data was stored on secure systems with limited access, ensuring both data integrity and confidentiality.

: The authors are employed by Pluralsight, which is the source of the data used in this study. However, the authors’ roles do not involve product sales or marketing, and this research does not evaluate product performance. The company approved the use of anonymized data for this research but did not influence the analysis methods, findings, or conclusions presented in this paper.

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