Report on Programming Field in Vietnam 2013

REPORT ON PROGRAMMING
FIELD IN VIETNAM
Date: 22nd May 2013
Creator: W&S Group
FIELD IN VIETNAM
Research time: 4th – 20th May 2013
Based on Vinaresearch’s panellist

Table of content
A – Executive Summary 1 ~ 4
B – Research Information 5 ~ 6
C – Research Findings 6 ~ 42
D – Member Profile 43 ~ 44

A. Executive summary
[1] Game programming is rather not popular
• 29.3% of 443 respondents did not work on Game programming. In terms of frequency degree, System
analyzing is at the top as it gained average score of 4.04. The next ones are System Administration and
Research & Development.
• Frequency of working on System analyzing is at the top with mean of 4.06 in male group and 4.00 in
female group. The second field was System administration in male group and Research &
Development in female one.
• As the Figure 1.3 showed below, mean of Research & Development and System analyzing is very close
in 25 – 29 years old group. In the other words, both of these fields were preferred by this group. For the
other age groups, System analyzing was outstanding compared to other fields.
[2] 82.3% respondents worked as a full-time employee
• 82.3% of 243 respondents who are working in programming fields were Full-time employees.
However, there was 17.7% working on outsourced projects only.
• Upon 10 males / females were asked, there was more than 8 persons working as Full-time employee.
• Generally, percentage of Full-time employees was higher than Only work as freelancer. However, this
numerical data was not consensus among age groups.

[3] FPT was mostly chosen, accounting for 37.5%
• Upon 10 respondents were asked, there was nearly 4 persons working for FPT. The following were Viettel
and Vinagame (VNG) with 8.5% and 4.5% respectively. Besides, there was 29.0% respondents working
for small and medium companies in Vietnam.
• 38.9% male respondents and 33.3% female ones worked for FPT. Besides, there was more than 20%
working for small and medium companies.
• All age groups worked for FPT, respectively accounting for 48.1%, 24.1% and 28.6% for each group. In
addition, percentage of working for small and medium companies was rather high.
[4] FPT was the first choice for freelanced programmers[4] FPT was the first choice for freelanced programmers
• 37.2% of 43 respondents working as a freelancer did outsourced projects for FPT. The following are
Viettel and Quang Trung Software, respectively accounting for 20.9% and 16.3%. Besides, there were
34.9% receiving projects from smaller companies or through relationship.

[5] Nearly 70% respondents used Window platform
• The result pointed out that Window was the most popular platform that mostly used by 68.7%
respondents. Web is the second platform with 55.6%. Besides, there ware some platforms which have not
been very popular in Vietnam such as Symbian, Palm / WebOS, RIM or Bada.
• Window was reported as the most popular platform in both gender groups, respectively accounting for
68.0% of male respondents and 71.0% of female ones. Being opposite of Window, not only male but also
female group did not choose Bada as their regular platforms.
• Window was reported as the most popular platform in all age groups. The next ones were Web and Java.
No respondent in all groups chose Bada as their regular platforms.
[6] 40.7% respondents used Window most often
• 37.2% of 43 respondents working as a freelancer did outsourced projects for FPT. The following are
Viettel and Quang Trung Software, respectively accounting for 20.9% and 16.3%. Besides, there were
34.9% receiving projects from smaller companies or through relationship.
• Window, Web and Android were used most often in both male and female group. In particular, Window
was at the top with 38.1% of male respondents and 46.8% of female ones.
• All age groups used Window as their main platform. The following ones were Web, Android and Java. In
particular, Java seemed to be more preferable in the group of 30 years old and over, accounting for
21.7%..

[7] Android and Cloud Computing achieved high potentiality
• For mobile, Android was predicted to be applied mostly, account for 40.3%. The next one was Window
Phone with 35.0%. For computer, Cloud Computing was perceived as the most potential platform by
44.4% respondents. The second position belonged to Window, accounting for 36.2%.
• Both male and female group agreed that Android was the highest potential platform for Mobile and Cloud
Computing was for Computer in the future. The second one for Mobile phone was Window Phone and
for Computer was Window.
• For mobile, while the group of 20 – 24 years old thought that Android would be the highest
potentiality, the others voted Window Phone as the mot potential platform. For Computer, Cloud
Computing was mostly chosen by the groups of 25 – 29 years old and 30 years old and over. Not as those
groups, the youngest group preferred Window.
[8] Java was the most popular programming language, accounting for
58.4%
• Upon 10 people were asked, there were around 6 persons using Java. The next languages were HTML
, C# and C++ with 53.5%, 52.3% and 51.9% respectively.
• More than 50% of male and female group used Java regularly. The following platform chosen by 56.9%
male respondents was C++ and female ones voted for HTML, accounting for 51.6%.
• Upon 10 people were asked, there were around 6 persons in the group of 20 – 24 years old using C++.
However, this language was not so popular as Java in the older groups.

[9] Java and C# were the languages used most often
• There was 27.2% respondents using Java as their regular programming language. The next one is C# and
C++, respectively accounting for 24.3% and 19.3%. Also, the result also showed that less respondents
used VB.net as their main language.
• As the graph was shown in Figure 9.2, Java was more preferable than other languages in female group.
Not only using Java, male respondents also used C# regularly that was proved by seemingly close
percentages.
• The group of 30 years old and over especially liked to use Java more than the other
languages, accounting for 41.3%. Besides Java, the group of 20 – 24 years old also preferred C# and
C++. Not as those two groups, respondents aged 25 – 29 years old mostly voted for C# with 33.3%.
[10] 72.9% agreed that HTML was the most popular language
• HTML was voted as the most common language by 72.9% respondents. The following one were Java and
PHP, respectively accounting for 72.8% and 66.6%.
• Both males and females rated the highest score for HTML. The second programming language was Java
with the score of 3.92 in male group and 4.00 in female ones.
• Respondents aged 25 – 29 years old agreed that Java was the most popular. In contrast, the most popular
programming language in groups of 20 – 24 years old and 30 years old and over was HTML, respectively
score of 4.04 and 3.87.

[11] Nearly 90% respondents knew CLOUD COMPUTING
• Upon 10 people were asked, there were around 9 persons knowing about Clouding Computing. In
particular, 26.7% respondents knew it clearly.
• Both male and female group knew about Cloud Computing with high percent of more than 85%. In
particular, over 25% of both male and female respondents knew clearly about Cloud Computing.
• Cloud Computing was well-recognized by all age groups, respectively accounting for 92%, 85% and
86.9%. In particular, the percentage of Know clearly was very high which was more than 20%.
[12] Cloud Computing was assessed to be popular in Vietnam
• There was about 47% respondents agreeing that Cloud Computing was popular in Vietnam.• There was about 47% respondents agreeing that Cloud Computing was popular in Vietnam.
However, 28% of 229 knowing about Cloud Computing thought that it had not been very popular in
Vietnam.
• 50% of male respondents agreed that Cloud Computing was Popular in Vietnam while female ones was
not sure about the popularity of Cloud Computing.
• Cloud Computing was supposed to be popular platform in Vietnam by all age groups.

[13] There were some specific reasons for Cloud Computing
popularity
• For respondents who agreed that Cloud Computing was popular, Widely share resources was the top
reason they gave out. Meanwhile, New platform and not commonly used was picked from the list of
reasons why Cloud Computing is not very popular in Vietnam.
[14] Google App Engine was mostly known by 65.5% respondents.
• When asking 229 respondents, there was 65.5% of them knowing about Google App Engine. The next
ones are Microsoft Azure, Blue Cloud and Cloud Sites, respectively accounting for 52.8%, 48.0% and
46.3%.

B. Research information
Research method : Quantitative – Online research
Timing : 4th – 20th May 2013
Sample size : 243
Research area : Nationwide
Target : Working in Programming field
Research objectives : 1. Explore popular platforms and languagesResearch objectives : 1. Explore popular platforms and languages
2. Popularity of Cloud Computing in Vietnam
Sampling method : Convenience sampling

C – Research FindingsC – Research Findings

1. Frequency of working on specialized fields of IT
29.3% of 443 respondents did not work on Game programming. In terms of frequency degree, System analyzing is at
the top as it gained average score of 4.04. The next ones are System Administration and Research & Development.
Game programming is rather not popular
[Figure 1.1] Frequency of working on specialized fields of IT
26.5
10.8
26.0
12.6 15.6
8.1
14.9 14.5 16.3
Never Very rarely Rarely Sometimes Often Very often
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us how often you work these following jobs? [Matrix MA] Based n=443
19.1 14.9
29.3
11.8 12.3 10.8
6.0
8.2
8.6
8.4 7.5 6.5
14.8 19.5
24.7
14.7 13.7
11.5
21.0 15.6
18.6
23.6 26.0
26.8
26.5
26.2 26.7 26.0
28.2
Application
programming
Web programming Game programming System administration Research &
Development
System analyzing
3.68 3.77 2.97 3.90 3.89 4.04Mean

Frequency of working on System analyzing is at the top with mean of 4.06 in male group and 4.00 in female group. The
second field was System administration in male group and Research & Development in female one.
Both male and female group worked on System analyzing often
[Figure 1.2] Frequency of working on specialized fields of IT – By Gender
Male
(n=293)
Female
(n=126)
Never Very rarely Rarely Sometimes Often Very often Mean Never Very rarely Rarely Sometimes Often Very often Mean
Q. What is your gender? [SA] Based n=443
Never Very rarely Rarely Sometimes Often Very often Mean Never Very rarely Rarely Sometimes Often Very often Mean
Application programming 16.4% 5.1% 15.4% 20.8% 28.7% 13.7% 3.81 25.4% 7.9% 13.5% 21.4% 21.4% 10.3% 3.37
Web programming 12.1% 9.0% 19.7% 15.9% 28.3% 15.2% 3.85 21.4% 6.3% 19.0% 15.1% 21.4% 16.7% 3.59
Game programming 24.2% 8.1% 27.0% 20.7% 11.6% 8.4% 3.13 41.1% 9.7% 19.4% 13.7% 8.9% 7.3% 2.61
System administration 9.0% 7.6% 14.2% 27.0% 27.3% 14.9% 4.01 18.1% 10.2% 15.7% 15.7% 25.2% 15.0% 3.65
Research & Development 10.7% 8.3% 15.2% 26.9% 24.5% 14.5% 3.90 16.0% 5.6% 10.4% 24.0% 29.6% 14.4% 3.89
System analyzing 10.3% 6.5% 12.4% 24.7% 29.9% 16.2% 4.06 11.8% 6.3% 9.4% 31.5% 24.4% 16.5% 4.00

As the Figure 1.3 showed below, mean of Research & Development and System analyzing is very close in 25 – 29
years old group. In the other words, both of these fields were preferred by this group. For the other age groups, System
analyzing was outstanding compared to other fields.
Research & Development and System analyzing were chosen by group of
25 – 29 years old
[Figure 1.3] Frequency of working on specialized fields of IT – By Age
Age Group
Application
programming
Web
programming
Game
programming
System
administration
Research &
Development
System
analyzing
Q. How old are you? [SA] Based n=443
Total 3.68 3.77 2.97 3.90 3.89 4.04
20 - 24 years old (n=213) 3.73 3.97 3.26 3.90 3.88 4.09
25 - 29 years old (n=136) 3.44 3.54 2.53 3.78 3.84 3.83
30 years old and over (n=84) 3.93 3.62 2.94 4.08 4.03 4.25

2. Job’s characteristics
82.3% of 243 respondents who are working in programming fields were Full-time employees. However, there was
17.7% working on outsourced projects only.
82.3% respondents worked as a full-time employee
[Figure 2.1] Job’s characteristics
Only work as freelancer Full-time employee
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us characteristics of your current job? [SA] Based n=243
17.7
82.3

Upon 10 males / females were asked, there was more than 8 persons working as Full-time employee.
82.3% male and female respondents worked as a full-time employee
[Figure 2.2] Job’s characteristics – By Gender
Only work as freelancer Full-time employee Only work as freelancer Full-time employee
Unit: %
17.7
82.3
17.7
82.3
Male
(n=181)
Female
(n=62)

Generally, percentage of Full-time employees was higher than Only work as freelancer. However, this numerical data
was not consensus among age groups.
Percentage of full-time employees was higher in three groups.
[Figure 2.3] Job’s characteristics – By Age
10.0
Only work as freelancer Full-time employee
8.7
Unit: %
24.1
75.9
10.0
90.0
8.7
91.3
20 – 24 years old
(n=137)
25 – 29 years old
(n=60)
30 years old and over
(n=46)

3. Company name of full-time employees
Upon 10 respondents were asked, there was nearly 4 persons working for FPT. The following were Viettel and
Vinagame (VNG) with 8.5% and 4.5% respectively. Besides, there was 29.0% respondents working for small and
medium companies in Vietnam.
FPT was mostly chosen, accounting for 37.5%
[Figure 3.1] Company name of full-time employees
37.5
29.0
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what company you are working for? [SA] Based n=200 working as full-time employees
8.5
4.5 4.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0

38.9% male respondents and 33.3% female ones worked for FPT. Besides, there was more than 20% working for small
and medium companies.
Most of male and female respondents worked for FPT
[Figure 3.2] Company name of full-time employees – By Gender
Gender
Male Female
Frequency Percent Frequency Percent
Total 149 100.0 51 100.0
Dai Viet 1 0.7 1 2.0
Gender
Male Female
Frequency Percent Frequency Percent
Total 149 100.0 51 100.0
FPT 58 38.9 17 33.3
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what company you are working for? [SA] Based n=200
Dai Viet 1 0.7 1 2.0
Gameloft 1 0.7 0 0.0
NEC Vietnam 0 0.0 0 0.0
VSS 0 0.0 1 2.0
ASOFT 0 0.0 1 2.0
ESoft 0 0.0 1 2.0
MISA 0 0.0 2 3.9
VNPT Technology 0 0.0 3 5.9
HDWebsoft 0 0.0 0 0.0
Delivery Vietnam 0 0.0 0 0.0
TRG International 0 0.0 0 0.0
VC Corporation 0 0.0 0 0.0
Other SMEs 37 24.8 15 29.4
FPT 58 38.9 17 33.3
Vietttel 14 9.4 3 5.9
Vinagame (VNG) 8 5.4 1 2.0
AsiaSoft 6 4.0 0 0.0
Quang Trung Software 5 3.4 3 5.9
SIS Vietnam 4 2.7 0 0.0
IBM Vietnam 4 2.7 0 0.0
Microsoft Vietnam 3 2.0 0 0.0
VASC 2 1.3 1 2.0
Global Cybersoft Vietnam 2 1.3 2 3.9
Vinasource 2 1.3 0 0.0
DTSoft 1 0.7 0 0.0
GSOFT 1 0.7 0 0.0

All age groups worked for FPT, respectively accounting for 48.1%, 24.1% and 28.6% for each group. In addition,
percentage of working for small and medium companies was rather high.
FPT was mostly chosen in all age groups
[Figure 3.3] Company name of full-time employees – By Age Group
Age
20 - 24 years old 25 - 29 years old
30 years old and
over
Freq. Percent Freq. Percent Freq. Percent
Total 104 100.0 54 100.0 42 100.0
Age
20 - 24 years old 25 - 29 years old
30 years old and
over
Freq. Percent Freq. Percent Freq. Percent
Total 104 100.0 54 100.0 42 100.0
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what company you are working for? [SA] Based n=200
FPT 50 48.1 13 24.1 12 28.6
Vietttel 10 9.6 6 11.1 1 2.4
AsiaSoft 5 4.8 0 0.0 1 2.4
Vinagame (VNG) 4 3.8 2 3.7 3 7.1
Quang Trung Software 3 2.9 3 5.6 2 4.8
IBM Vietnam 2 1.9 1 1.9 1 2.4
VASC 1 1.0 1 1.9 1 2.4
VSS 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
SIS Vietnam 1 1.0 1 1.9 2 4.8
Dai Viet 1 1.0 0 0.0 1 2.4
ESoft 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
MISA 1 1.0 1 1.9 0 0.0
Global Cybersoft Vietnam 1 1.0 1 1.9 2 4.8
Microsoft Vietnam 1 1.0 2 3.7 0 0.0
Gameloft 1 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
NEC Vietnam 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
ASOFT 0 0.0 1 1.9 0 0.0
DTSoft 0 0.0 1 1.9 0 0.0
GSOFT 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.4
VNPT Technology 0 0.0 1 1.9 2 4.8
HDWebsoft 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Delivery Vietnam 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
TRG International 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
VC Corporation 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0
Vinasource 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 4.8
Other SMEs 21 20.2 20 37.0 11 26.2

4. Company name of freelancers
37.2% of 43 respondents working as a freelancer did outsourced projects for FPT. The following are Viettel and Quang
Trung Software, respectively accounting for 20.9% and 16.3%. Besides, there were 34.9% receiving projects from
smaller companies or through relationship.
FPT was the first choice for freelanced programmers
[Figure 4] Company name of freelancers
37.2
20.9
34.9
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what company you are working for as a freelancer? [MA] Based n=43
20.9
16.3
14.0
7.0
4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7
2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3

5. Popular platforms
The result pointed out that Window was the most popular platform that mostly used by 68.7% respondents. Web is the
second platform with 55.6%. Besides, there ware some platforms which have not been very popular in Vietnam such as
Symbian, Palm / WebOS, RIM or Bada.
Nearly 70% respondents used Window platform
[Figure 5.1] Popular platforms
68.7
55.6
44.4
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what platform you are using? [MA] Based n=243
44.4
32.9
18.9
14.8
10.7 10.3
4.9 2.9 1.2 0.0 1.2

Window was reported as the most popular platform in both gender groups, respectively accounting for 68.0% of male
respondents and 71.0% of female ones. Being opposite of Window, not only male but also female group did not choose
Bada as their regular platforms.
Bada was not used by both male and female group
[Figure 5.2] Popular platforms – By Gender
48.0
56.0
64.0
72.0
80.0
Unit: %
Window Web Java Android iOS Linux
Cloud
computin
g
Window
Phone
Symbian
Palm /
WebOS
RIM Bada Others
Male
(n=181) 68.0 55.8 47.0 36.5 21.5 15.5 11.6 10.5 6.1 3.3 1.7 0.0 1.7
Female
(n=62) 71.0 54.8 37.1 22.6 11.3 12.9 8.1 9.7 1.6 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0
40.0
48.0

Window was reported as the most popular platform in all age groups. The next ones were Web and Java. No respondent
in all groups chose Bada as their regular platforms.
Bada was not used by all age groups
[Figure 5.3] Popular platforms – By Age
56.0
64.0
72.0
80.0
88.0
Unit: %
Window Web Java Android iOS Linux
Window
Phone
Cloud
computi
ng
Symbia
n
Palm /
WebOS
RIM Bada Others
20 - 24 years old (n=137) 68.6 54.7 47.4 38.0 21.2 13.9 13.1 8.0 6.6 2.2 2.2 0.0 0.7
25 - 29 years old (n=60) 78.3 63.3 40.0 30.0 18.3 18.3 8.3 11.7 3.3 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
30 years old and over (n=46) 56.5 47.8 41.3 21.7 13.0 13.0 4.3 17.4 2.2 4.3 0.0 0.0 4.3
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0
40.0
48.0

6. Platform used most often
Upon 10 people were asked, there was about 4 persons using Window most often. The following platform was Web with
24.5%. In contrast, no one used Palm / WebOS or Bada as their main platform.
40.7% respondents used Window most often
[Figure 6.1] Platform used most often
40.7
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us which platform you use most often? [SA] Based n=243
24.5
13.3 12.4
2.9 2.9
1.2 1.2 .4 .4 0.0 0.0 0.4

Window, Web and Android were used most often in both male and female group. In particular, Window was at the top
with 38.1% of male respondents and 46.8% of female ones.
Window was used most often by both gender groups
[Figure 6.2] Platform used most often – By Gender
32.0
40.0
48.0
56.0
Unit: %
Window Web Android Java
Cloud
computin
g
iOS
Window
Phone
Linux Symbian RIM
Palm /
WebOS
Bada Others
Male
(n=181) 38.1 24.9 14.4 13.8 3.3 2.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.6
Female
(n=62) 46.8 22.6 9.7 9.7 1.6 4.8 1.6 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0

All age groups used Window as their main platform. The following ones were Web, Android and Java. In
particular, Java seemed to be more preferable in the group of 30 years old and over, accounting for 21.7%.
Window was used most often by all age groups
[Figure 6.3] Platform used most often – By Age
40.0
48.0
56.0
64.0
Unit: %
Window Web Android Java iOS
Window
Phone
Cloud
computi
ng
Linux
Symbia
n
RIM
Palm /
WebOS
Bada Others
20 - 24 years old (n=137) 38.0 24.1 17.5 13.1 2.2 1.5 1.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0
25 - 29 years old (n=60) 55.0 23.3 8.3 5.0 3.3 0.0 1.7 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0

7. Potentiality of platforms
For mobile, Android was predicted to be applied mostly, accounting for 40.3%. The next one was Window Phone with
35.0%. For computer, Cloud Computing was perceived as the most potential platform by 44.4% respondents. The
second position belonged to Window, accounting for 36.2%.
Android and Cloud Computing achieved high potentiality
[Figure 7.1]Potentiality of platforms
40.3
35.036.2
44.4
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us about potentiality of each platform in the future? [Matrix SA]
Window iOS Android Web Java
Palm /
WebOS
Linux
Symbia
n
RIM Bada
Window
Phone
Cloud
computi
ng
Others
For mobile 3.7 8.2 40.3 2.5 1.2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 35.0 8.2 0.0
For computer 36.2 0.4 1.6 4.5 4.1 0.4 4.5 0.0 0.0 1.2 2.5 44.4 0.0
3.7
8.2
2.5 1.2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4
8.2
0.00.4 1.6
4.5 4.1
0.4
4.5
1.2 2.5

Both male and female group agreed that Android was the highest potential platform for Mobile and Cloud Computing
was for Computer in the future. The second one for Mobile phone was Window Phone and for Computer was
Window.
Android and Cloud Computing achieved high potentiality
[Figure 7.2]Potentiality of platforms – By Gender
Window
Cloud
Palm / Symbia
For
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us about potentiality of each platform in the future? [Matrix SA] Based n=243
Android
Window
Phone
iOS
Cloud
computi
ng
Window Web Java
Palm /
WebOS
Bada Linux
Symbia
n
RIM Others
Male (n=181) 41.4 34.8 8.3 5.5 4.4 2.8 1.7 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Female (n=62) 37.1 35.5 8.1 16.1 1.6 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Cloud
computi
ng
Window Web Linux Java Android
Window
Phone
Palm /
WebOS
Bada iOS
Symbia
n
RIM Others
Male (n=181) 43.1 39.2 5.0 4.4 2.8 2.2 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Female (n=62) 48.4 27.4 3.2 4.8 8.1 0.0 3.2 0.0 3.2 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mobile
For
Computer

For mobile, while the group of 20 – 24 years old thought that Android would be the highest potentiality, the others voted
Window Phone as the mot potential platform. For Computer, Cloud Computing was mostly chosen by the groups of 25 –
29 years old and 30 years old and over. Not as those groups, the youngest group preferred Window.
There was difference among age groups
[Figure 7.3]Potentiality of platforms – By Age
Android
Window
Phone
iOS
Cloud
computi
ng
Window Java Web
Palm /
WebOS
Bada Linux
Symbia
n
RIM OthersFor
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us about potentiality of each platform in the future? [Matrix SA] Based n=243
Phone
ng
WebOS n
20 - 24 years old (n=137) 46.7 27.7 8.0 8.0 5.1 2.2 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
25 - 29 years old (n=60) 33.3 45.0 8.3 6.7 1.7 0.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Window
Cloud
computi
ng
Web Linux Java Android
Window
Phone
iOS Bada
Palm /
WebOS
Symbia
n
RIM Others
20 - 24 years old (n=137) 40.1 39.4 5.1 5.1 3.6 2.9 2.2 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
25 - 29 years old (n=60) 31.7 50.0 5.0 5.0 1.7 0.0 3.3 0.0 3.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Mobile
For
Computer

8. Popular programming languages
Upon 10 people were asked, there were around 6 persons using Java. The next languages were HTML, C# and C++
with 53.5%, 52.3% and 51.9% respectively.
Java was the most popular programming language, accounting for 58.4%
[Figure 8.1] Popular programming languages
58.4
53.5 52.3 51.9
39.9
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what programming language you are currently using? [MA] Based n=243
39.9
21.8
2.5
Java HTML C# C++ PHP VB.net Others

More than 50% of male and female group used Java regularly. The following platform chosen by 56.9% male
respondents was C++ and female ones voted for HTML, accounting for 51.6%.
Both male and female group used Java often
[Figure 8.2] Popular programming languages – By Gender
48.0
56.0
64.0
Unit: %
Java C++ C# HTML PHP VB.net Others
Male (n=181) 58.0 56.9 54.1 54.1 42.0 21.0 2.2
Female (n=62) 59.7 37.1 46.8 51.6 33.9 24.2 3.2
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0
40.0

Upon 10 people were asked, there were around 6 persons in the group of 20 – 24 years old using C++. However, this
language was not so popular as Java in the older groups.
The youngest group preferred C++
[Figure 8.3] Popular programming languages – By Age
48.0
56.0
64.0
72.0
Unit: %
C++ C# Java HTML PHP VB.net Others
20 - 24 years old (n=137) 61.3 58.4 55.5 53.3 40.9 16.8 2.9
25 - 29 years old (n=60) 40.0 53.3 63.3 61.7 46.7 30.0 3.3
30 years old and over (n=46) 39.1 32.6 60.9 43.5 28.3 26.1 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0
40.0

9. Programming language used most often
There was 27.2% respondents using Java as their regular programming language. The next one is C# and
C++, respectively accounting for 24.3% and 19.3%. Also, the result also showed that less respondents used VB.net as
their main language.
Java and C# were the languages used most often
[Figure 9.1] Programming language used most often
27.2
24.3
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what programming language you use most often? [SA] Based n=243
19.3
15.2
9.1
4.9
0.0
Java C# C++ PHP HTML VB.net Others

As the graph was shown in Figure 9.2, Java was more preferable than other languages in female group. Not only using
Java, male respondents also used C# regularly that was proved by seemingly close percentages.
Female group preferred using Java than other languages
[Figure 9.2] Programming language used most often – By Gender
32.0
40.0
Unit: %
Male (n=181) 25.4 24.3 21.5 16.0 9.4 3.3 0.0
Female (n=62) 32.3 24.2 12.9 12.9 8.1 9.7 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0

The group of 30 years old and over especially liked to use Java more than the other languages, accounting for 41.3%.
Besides Java, the group of 20 – 24 years old also preferred C# and C++. Not as those two groups, respondents aged 25
– 29 years old mostly voted for C# with 33.3%.
Java was outstanding in the oldest group with 41.3%
[Figure 9.3] Programming language used most often – By Age
32.0
40.0
48.0
Unit: %
20 - 24 years old (n=137) 25.5 24.1 24.1 16.8 7.3 2.2 0.0
25 - 29 years old (n=60) 20.0 33.3 10.0 16.7 11.7 8.3 0.0
30 years old and over (n=46) 41.3 13.0 17.4 8.7 10.9 8.7 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0

10. Popularity of programming languages
HTML was voted as the most common language by 72.9% respondents. The following one were Java and
PHP, respectively accounting for 72.8% and 66.6%.
72.9% agreed that HTML was the most popular language
[Figure 10.1] Popularity of programming languages
31.3
11.5
26.3
21.4 17.7
25.9
8.2
30.9
3.3
Very not popular Not popular Neutral Popular Very popular
Q. Please tell us popularity degree for each language? [Matrix SA] Based n=243
7.02.1 6.2 5.8 3.7 11.1
2.1
11.9
23.5
32.1 31.7
26.7
48.1
23.9
66.346.5
38.7 42.4
40.7
31.3
42.0
Java C# C++ PHP VB.net HTML Others
3.94 3.72 3.67 3.83 3.34 2.92Mean 3.99

Both males and females rated the highest score for HTML. The second programming language was Java with the score
of 3.92 in male group and 4.00 in female ones.
HTML gained the highest score in both male and female group
[Figure 10.2] Popularity of programming languages – By Gender
Gender Java C# C++ PHP VB.net HTML Others
Chú thích rõ là m
ơi.
Total 3.94 3.72 3.67 3.83 3.34 3.99 2.92
Male 3.92 3.77 3.72 3.88 3.39 3.98 2.91
Female 4.00 3.58 3.53 3.69 3.21 4.02 2.95

Respondents aged 25 – 29 years old agreed that Java was the most popular. In contrast, the most popular programming
language in groups of 20 – 24 years old and 30 years old and over was HTML, respectively score of 4.04 and 3.87.
Java scored the highest in the group of 25 – 29 years old
[Figure 10.3] Popularity of programming languages – By Age
Age Java C# C++ PHP VB.net HTML Others
Total 3.94 3.72 3.67 3.83 3.34 3.99 2.92
Total 3.94 3.72 3.67 3.83 3.34 3.99 2.92
20 - 24 years old 3.95 3.71 3.84 3.93 3.28 4.04 2.88
25 - 29 years old 4.05 4.02 3.53 3.90 3.48 3.98 3.05
30 years old and over 3.76 3.37 3.35 3.43 3.33 3.87 2.89

11. Awareness of Cloud Computing
Upon 10 people were asked, there were around 9 persons knowing about Clouding Computing. In particular, 26.7%
respondents knew it clearly.
Nearly 90% respondents knew CLOUD COMPUTING
[Figure 11.1] Awareness of CLOUD COMPUTING
5.8%
4.9%
Absolutely not know Maybe know / don't know Know a little bit Know clearly
Q. Please tell us level of your knowledge about CLOUD COMPUTING? [SA] Based n=243
62.6%
26.7%

Both male and female group knew about Cloud Computing with high percent of more than 85%. In particular, over 25%
of both male and female respondents knew clearly about Cloud Computing.
There was no difference between male and female group
[Figure 11.2] Awareness of Cloud Computing – By Gender
6.1%
5.0%
4.8%
4.8%
Male
(n=181)
Female
(n=62)
62.4%
26.5%
Absolutely not
know
Maybe know /
don't know
Know a little bit
Know clearly 62.9%
27.4%
Absolutely not
know
Maybe know /
don't know
Know a little bit
Know clearly

Cloud Computing was well-recognized by all age groups, respectively accounting for 92%, 85% and 86.9%. In
particular, the percentage of Know clearly was very high which was more than 20%.
All age groups knew about Cloud Computing
[Figure 11.3] Awareness of Cloud Computing – By Age
20 - 24 years old
(n=137)
Absolutely not know
Maybe know / don't know
Know a little bit
25 - 29 years old
(n=60)
Absolutely not know
Know a little bit
30 years old and over
(n=46)
Absolutely not know
Know a little bit
4.4% 3.6%
65.0%
27.0%
Know a little bit
Know clearly
8.3%
6.7%
63.3%
21.7%
Know a little bit
Know clearly
6.5%
6.5%
54.3%
32.6%
Know a little bit
Know clearly

12. Popularity of CLOUD COMPUTING
There was about 47% respondents agreeing that Cloud Computing was popular in Vietnam. However, 28% of 229
knowing about Cloud Computing thought that it had not been very popular in Vietnam.
Cloud Computing was assessed to be popular in Vietnam
[Figure 12.1] Popularity of CLOUD COMPUTING
4.8%
2.6%
Q. Please tell us the popularity of CLOUD COMPUTING in Vietnam? [SA] Based n=229
22.7%
24.9%
45.0%

50% of male respondents agreed that Cloud Computing was Popular in Vietnam while female ones was not sure about
the popularity of Cloud Computing.
Male respondents thought Cloud Computing was very popular in Vietnam
[Figure 12.2] Popularity of CLOUD COMPUTING – By Gender
40.0
48.0
56.0
Unit: %
Male
(n=170) 5.3 20.0 21.8 50.0 2.9
Female
(n=59) 3.4 30.5 33.9 30.5 1.7
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0

Cloud Computing was supposed to be popular platform in Vietnam by all age groups.
All age groups agreed that Cloud Computing was popular in Vietnam
[Figure 12.3] Popularity of CLOUD COMPUTING – By Age
40.0
48.0
56.0
64.0
Unit: %
20 - 24 years old (n=131) 6.1 21.4 26.0 42.7 3.8
25 - 29 years old (n=55) 1.8 23.6 30.9 41.8 1.8
30 years old and over (n=43) 4.7 25.6 14.0 55.8 0.0
0.0
8.0
16.0
24.0
32.0
40.0

13. Reasons for Cloud Computing popularity
For respondents who agreed that Cloud Computing was popular, Widely share resources was the top reason they gave
out. Meanwhile, New platform and not commonly used was picked from the list of reasons why Cloud Computing is
not very popular in Vietnam.
There were some specific reasons for Cloud Computing popularity
[Figure 13] Reasons for Cloud Computing popularity
84.4
78.0
Widely share resources
Can access data wherever
has internet
CLOUD COMPUTING is popular
76.7
58.3
New platform and not
commonly used
Fees are not suitable for small
companies
CLOUD COMPUTING is not popular
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us why CLOUD COMPUTING is popular in Vietnam? [MA] Based n=109
Q. Please tell us reasons why CLOUD COMPUTING has not been popular in Vietnam? [MA] Based n=120
67.9
64.2
59.6
56.0
56.0
46.8
has internet
Reduce maintanence and
management cost
Investment fee is cheaper
than buying server
Preferred by big companies /
corporations
Processing speed is fast
Allow for switching among
platforms
Quickly open and close
applications
58.3
47.5
36.7
33.3
11.7
0.8
companies
Worry about security's ability
Depend on server of supplier
Internet is mandatory
Difficult in sharing files
Others

14. Names of COMPUTING CLOUD
When asking 229 respondents, there was 65.5% of them knowing about Google App Engine. The next ones are
Microsoft Azure, Blue Cloud and Cloud Sites, respectively accounting for 52.8%, 48.0% and 46.3%.
Google App Engine was mostly known by 65.5% respondents.
[Figure 14] Names of COMPUTING CLOUD
65.5
52.8
48.0
46.3
Unit: %
Q. Please tell us what CLOUD COMPUTING you know / have heard of? [MA] Based n=229
32.3
25.8
20.5
9.6
7.9
5.2
1.7
Google
App
Engine
Microsoft
Azure
Blue Cloud Cloud Sites Joyent
Cloud
Elastic
Compute
Cloud
Aptana
Cloud
Salesforce Heroku Ning Others

D – Member ProfileD – Member Profile

Member profile
30.0%
Gender
Male Female
49.2%
19.4%
Age
20 - 24 years old 25 - 29 years old 30 years old and over
70.0%
49.2%
31.4%

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