Developers will not be replaced by AI, they'll be replaced by developers that use AI.
Generative AI tools are revolutionizing the way developers work. According to McKinsey, these tools can significantly speed up common tasks:
- Documenting Code: Tasks that typically take hours can be completed in half the time.
- Writing New Code: Developers can write new code nearly twice as fast.
- Optimizing Existing Code: Code optimization can be done in nearly two-thirds the time it usually takes.
- A study by Microsoft emphasizes the value of deep work for developers. Devs who have dedicated time for uninterrupted work report feeling 50% more productive.
Improving the overall developer experience has a direct impact on productivity. McKinsey found that a better developer experience can lead to a 20-30% reduction in customer-reported product defects and a 20% improvement in employee experience scores.
