Since 2017, Couchbase has conducted annual surveys of IT decision makers to understand their digital transformation challenges, with the 2020 survey highlighting the critical role developers play in this process. The survey, which included 450 senior IT decision makers from the US, UK, France, and Germany, revealed that 92% regarded developers as essential to rapid digital adaptation, though many developers are under pressure due to ambitious timelines and workloads, leading to stress and project delays. Despite these challenges, only a small percentage blamed developers for hindering progress, with more significant issues stemming from unclear goals and inadequate technology. Organizations are encouraged to improve communication, guidance, and technology support to maximize the effectiveness of their development teams, especially as investment in these teams continues to grow.