How are developers using AI? Inside our 2025 DORA report
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- AI adoption among software development professionals has surged to 90%, a 14% increase from last year.
- 65% of surveyed professionals heavily rely on AI for software development, with varying degrees of dependence.
- Over 80% of respondents report that AI has enhanced their productivity.
- 59% indicate a positive influence of AI on code quality.
- A 'trust paradox' exists: 24% trust AI a lot, while 30% trust it little or not at all.
- AI adoption is linked to higher software delivery throughput, but ensuring software quality remains a challenge.
- AI acts as a 'mirror and a multiplier,' boosting efficiency in cohesive organizations and highlighting weaknesses in fragmented ones.
- Seven distinct team archetypes were identified, offering insights into AI adoption success factors.
- The DORA AI Capabilities Model introduces seven essential capabilities for amplifying AI's impact, blending technical and cultural factors.