In a recent survey, DigitalOcean Currents, developer communities were asked about their interests and challenges in 2017 and what they're looking forward to in 2018. The results showed that AI/ML is an increasingly popular topic among developers, with 73% of those who hadn't worked with these technologies yet planning to learn more in 2018. Automation tools like continuous integration and development are also gaining traction, with 42% of respondents already using them. Let's Encrypt remains the most popular choice for free SSL certificates, chosen by 67% of respondents. DigitalOcean Currents will be shared every quarter to provide insight into the latest trends among developers.