AI transforms software development according to DORA 2025 report
AI adoption among developers has reached 90%, with over 80% reporting productivity gains, though only a minority fully trust AI outputs in their workflows.
Google Cloud’s 2025 DORA Report reveals widespread AI adoption among software developers. The report surveyed nearly 5,000 professionals and found that AI adoption in software development has reached 90%, with many using it around two hours daily.
The findings reveal clear benefits: over 80% of respondents report increased productivity, and 59% say AI improves code quality. Yet the research also identifies a ‘trust paradox’: while AI is widely used, only 24% of developers firmly trust it.
Many continue to use AI as a supportive tool rather than a complete replacement for human judgement.
Organisational effects of AI are more nuanced. Teams using AI release more software and applications, boosting delivery throughput, but ensuring quality remains challenging.
AI acts as both a ‘mirror and a multiplier,’ enhancing efficiency in cohesive teams while exposing weaknesses in fragmented ones. Seven team archetypes provide a human-centric view of performance, well-being and AI adoption.
The report also presents the DORA AI Capabilities Model, detailing seven key factors for maximizing AI impact. Productivity gains need more than adoption; culture, processes and systems must evolve to harness AI fully.
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