It's certainly a hard thing to measure. I'm approaching this both anecdotally and, I believe, logically. The vast majority of software developers work in IT de

It's certainly a hard thing to measure. I'm approaching this both anecdotally and, I believe, logically. The vast majority of software developers work in IT departments writing line-of-business applications in Java, .Net, etc. Certainly NYC has a vast number of these jobs. But these roles are all very similar. You're working as a cost-center, in a supporting role, for people who ultimately don't care about software. This is true whether you're a developer for Pfizer or Jet Blue or NBC Universal or any of the other companies based in I really find the hollywood analogy apt. Yes, you can certainly find work as an actor in NYC. But the epicenter of the industry is in Hollywood. Anyway, happy new year!