Google's 2025 DORA software development report reveals that AI adoption has dramatically changed the way development teams work. The report, which surveyed 5,000 software development professionals and conducted over 100 hours of interviews, provides comprehensive insights into AI's role in software development.
AI has become an integral part of software development, with nearly all developers (90-95%) now relying on AI tools, representing a 14% increase from last year. Developers spend a median of two hours per day interacting with AI tools, with 60% using AI about half the time or more when trying to solve a problem or complete a task.
The report highlights that AI amplifies strengths and magnifies dysfunction. Effective teams leverage AI to improve productivity, while disorganized teams experience more chaos. High-quality platforms are crucial for successful AI adoption, enabling developers to focus on creating value rather than fighting the system.
The report concludes that AI has moved from hype to mainstream in the enterprise software development world. Real advantage isn't about the tools or AI used, but about building solid organizational systems. Without these systems, AI has little advantage. AI acts as a mirror, reflecting and magnifying how well or poorly teams operate.
