A significant majority (65%) of those surveyed are heavily relying on AI for software development, with 37% reporting a “moderate amount” of reliance, 20% “a lot” and 8% “a great deal.” This indicates a strong adoption and dependence on AI within the field, and the advantages for users of these tools are evident in this year’s research: Significant productivity gains: Over 80% of respondents indicate that AI has enhanced their productivity. Improved code quality: A majority (59%) report a positi