Why More Developers Are Using Natural Language to Code

Introduction

In May 2025, the software world is growing faster than ever. According to SlashData, there are now about 47 million developers around the world. This includes 36.5 million people who do it as a job and 10.5 million who are students or just learning as a hobby. The reason behind this growth? Software is being used in almost every industry now — and the tools we use to build software are getting better all the time.

Where Are Developers Based?

Here’s how developers are spread out across the world:

Asia-Pacific: 13.2 million (about 46%)
Europe: 6.8 million (24%)
North America: 4.5 million (16%)
Latin America: 2.8 million (10%)
Middle East & Africa: 1.4 million (5%)

Also, the age of developers is shifting. Fewer developers are in the 18–24 age range (down from 33% in 2022 to 23% in 2025), while more are now in the 35–44 age group (up from 22% to 26%). When it comes to gender, about 19% are women, and nearly 80% are men.

What’s Next?

It’s expected that by 2030, the number of professional developers will grow to 55 million. This is because more industries are hiring software developers — especially in areas like:

AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Cybersecurity
Cloud & Edge Computing
Low-code / No-code tools

Vibe Coding – A New Way to Code

Another big trend is something called Vibe Coding. This means using natural language (like how we talk) to write code. Right now, there are about 25 tools that let developers code by simply typing out what they want in plain language. Coding is slowly turning into "prompting."

Some Popular Vibe Coding Tools:

GitHub Copilot – The most widely used coding assistant.
Cursor – An AI-powered coding editor that understands full projects.
v0 – Helps create designs and UI from simple text prompts.
Lovable – Turns human instructions into backend code.
Claude Code – Made for generating readable code.
HeyBoss – Helps build games and apps using logic prompts.
Aider – A strong command-line tool for power users.
Other tools include Tempo, Bolt.new, Replit Ghostwriter, and more.

All of these tools aim to make coding feel more natural and easy — like having a conversation.

AG CodeGenerator – A New Game Changer

One of the newest tools in this space is AG CodeGenerator, created by AlpineGate AI. It’s powered by something called AlbertAGPT Beta 4. This tool goes a step further than others. It doesn’t just write code — it understands what you’re trying to build at a deeper level, especially from a business point of view.

It can help with everything from generating code to building full app workflows. It’s still being tested, but early signs show it could be one of the best tools out there. The goal is to make AI feel like a real teammate in the coding process.

Final Thoughts

The future of coding isn’t just about knowing a programming language — it’s about using smart tools that understand you. With 47 million developers today and 55 million expected by 2030, tools like AG CodeGenerator are set to make building software faster, easier, and more human.