Developers are the first group to adopt AI at work. Here’s why that matters.

Developers are driving the adoption of AI technologies at scale, as evidenced by a GitHub survey revealing that 92% of developers already use AI tools in their work or personal projects. This trend suggests that businesses can enhance productivity and collaboration by understanding and supporting developers' needs, particularly through AI integration. AI tools like GitHub Copilot are shown to improve collaboration, with developers completing tasks faster and focusing more on solution design and innovation. The article emphasizes the importance of agile and collaborative team structures, promoting practices such as innersource to enhance team productivity and the potential of AI to facilitate learning and development. Organizations are encouraged to invest in systems, technology, and culture that boost developer experience (DevEx) to prepare for AI-driven growth and innovation.