Developers are using more tools than ever: 35% report juggling 6-10 tools daily.

This tool sprawl disrupts workflows because constant context-switching interrupts your teams’ flow and undermines their productivity. Even the most promising AI tools can exacerbate the problem if they’re creating more confusion than trusted answers.

• 66% of developers surveyed say their biggest frustration with AI is outputs that are “almost right, but not quite”.
• 45% of developers say debugging AI-generated code takes more time than writing it themselves.
• Only 29% of developers trust AI tools to handle complex tasks, down from 35% last year.
  

TL;DR for leaders

Instead of simply adding new tools, focus on tools that integrate seamlessly in the platforms your teams already work in, whether a chat platform like Slack or Microsoft Teams or developer tools like GitHub and Jira).

Developers need fewer disruptions and more interoperability. Leaders should prioritize platforms that fit into existing workflows and reduce friction, rather than introducing standalone solutions.