The Linux Foundation analyzed the work done by over 13,500 developers over more than a decade, to provide insight into the Linux kernel development trends and methodologies used by thousands of different individuals collectively to create some of the most important software code on the planet. This year’s data covers work completed through Linux kernel 4.7, with an emphasis on releases 3.19 to 4.7. The rate of Linux development continues to increase, as does the number of developers and companies involved in the process.