Stack overflow is almost dead

a year ago

Stack Overflow's question volume has significantly declined, especially after ChatGPT's launch in November 2022.
Moderation policies at Stack Overflow have been perceived as hostile, contributing to its decline even before LLMs became prominent.
Stack Overflow was sold for $1.8B in June 2021, just before its decline accelerated.
ChatGPT offers faster, polite answers, trained on Stack Overflow data, making it a preferred alternative.
The future of Stack Overflow is uncertain, with potential winding down or sale for a minimal amount.
Other tech industry updates include Google's performance-based bonuses, Microsoft's layoffs, and the adoption of AI tools in development teams.

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