Research

Developer Experience Decline

80% of developers report being unhappy, AI trust dropping to 33%

Overview

Research on declining developer satisfaction and eroding trust in AI tools, with strategies for rebuilding DX through reliable managed agents.

Key Findings

80% of developers report unhappiness
AI trust dropped to 33%
66% frustrated by “almost right” AI-generated code
Managed agents with proven 69% productivity gains rebuild trust

Sources

Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025
JB Martin Developer Satisfaction Research