AI adoption is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern software development, according to JetBrains’ latest survey. In the State of the Developer Ecosystem Report 2025, 85% of developers reported using AI tools regularly for coding and development, with 62% relying on at least one AI-powered coding assistant, agent, or integrated code editor. Only 15% of respondents had yet to incorporate AI into their daily workflows, highlighting how widespread AI integration has become in the industry.
The survey, conducted between April and June 2025 and covering 24,534 developers across 194 countries, revealed both optimism and concern around AI adoption. While 29% of developers expressed hope about AI’s increasing role and 22% were excited, 17% reported anxiety and 6% admitted feeling fearful. ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot were the most commonly used AI tools, adopted by 41% and 30% of respondents respectively. Developers cited increased productivity, faster completion of repetitive tasks, and reduced time spent searching for information as the top benefits of using AI in software development.
Concerns were also prominent in the survey results. Developers worried about code quality (23%), AI’s limited understanding of complex logic (18%), privacy and security issues (13%), potential negative effects on coding skills (11%), and lack of context awareness (10%). Despite these concerns, the majority of respondents see AI proficiency as a likely future job requirement, with 68% anticipating it will be essential for developers.
The survey also shed light on programming language trends and workplace practices. Python, Java, and JavaScript were the top three primary languages, while Go, Rust, and Python ranked highest among languages developers want to adopt next. Most developers (75%) focus on building websites and business applications, while emerging areas like AR/VR and gaming occupy smaller segments. Cloud adoption remains strong, with AWS used by 43% of respondents, followed by Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure at 22% each. The survey additionally highlighted the challenges faced by junior developers, with 61% finding the job market difficult, compared to 34% of senior developers.