The DigitalOcean Currents inaugural quarterly report provides insights into how developers work and are affected by the latest tech industry trends. The survey collected opinions from over 1,000 developers worldwide, revealing that online documentation and tutorials are the most preferred method of learning about new technologies. Despite efforts to maintain a good work-life balance, many developers reported using their free time to write code for work or personal projects, indicating potential burnout risks. The report also highlights trends in desktop operating systems, programming languages, web servers, cloud services, and hybrid infrastructure management, providing valuable insights into the developer landscape and the tools that support it.