State of Devs 2026 survey results: developers are exhausted
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- Nearly half of survey respondents reported job insecurity and insufficient wages, with a quarter having been laid off and nearly 1 in 10 laid off within the last 9 months.
- Over a quarter of developers anticipate needing to change careers within the next 5 years.
- Around two-thirds of respondents felt less motivated and more cynical, while half struggled to focus, procrastinated more, felt drained, and less accomplished.
- AI use is prevalent but views are polarized: 49% positive, 42% negative.
- Female developers are far more likely to experience discrimination, and LGBT+ respondents and those with ADHD/autism feel pressure to hide their identity at work, increasing burnout risk.