Designing Large-Scale Developer Surveys: Lessons from the State of the CLI

The State of the CLI 2023 survey aimed to uncover terminal usage patterns among developers. Conducted by Warp, the survey gathered responses from over 1,500 participants and provided valuable insights into developer workflows and preferences. The methodology behind this survey included careful question structuring, minimizing cognitive load for respondents, ensuring transparency, and avoiding biases. The results of the survey will help guide Warp's internal research and influence its product direction.