Developer Ecosystem 2025Developer Ecosystem 2025Dive into artificial intelligence: what’s working, what’s wanted, and what comes next.
of developers anticipate AI proficiency will become a job requirement.
The emotional landscape tells a complex story.
Often, AI use isn’t systematized. Developers are just using it ad hoc.
Developers regularly use...
...AI tools for coding and development
...at least one AI coding assistant, agent, or code editor
The tool landscape shows developers are experimenting with different types of AI tools – from general-purpose options, to purpose-built coding assistants, to entirely new AI-powered editors.
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Developers would like to delegate mundane tasks to AI, but would prefer to stay in control of more creative and complex ones.
When it comes to AI, developers' fears center on losing control while caring deeply about code quality, reliability, and security, as well as preserving their sense of competence as professionals.
only do not express concern
Among developers who use AI for coding and development...
Save more than one hour per week
Save 8 hours or more per week
If not now, when?
AI is being tested nearly everywhere, but the leap to full integration remains rare. For most, AI is still in pilots and partial rollouts rather than embedded in core workflows.
AI came.AI saw.AI hasn't conquered.
