KYD Research
Trust is earned, not claimed. We study how.
Know Your Developer™ conducts proprietary research on a disciplined, recurring cadence to understand how developers build credibility across fragmented platforms and shifting digital norms. We don’t rely on guesswork or industry trends. We collect structured intelligence—from behavioral analysis to first-hand developer input—to inform how trust, reputation, and responsible AI usage are measured and surfaced.
Methodology
Our methodology blends real-world data with direct developer insight. This includes ongoing analysis of public activity, emerging tooling patterns, and reputation signals, as well as targeted research panels provisioned to validate assumptions before changes are operationalized. Every insight contributes to the integrity and accuracy of the KYD trust framework—designed not for marketing optics, but for mission-critical decisioning.
Participation
Participation is selective. Developers who contribute gain early access to upcoming features, help shape the trust infrastructure that will define this decade, and ensure that non-traditional paths are properly represented in the systems that matter. To participate in a future research cohort, enter your name below.