The State of Development 2025 report reveals significant discrepancies between engineers and their managers regarding the challenges faced in software development. Based on a survey of 226 industry professionals, the report highlights the anxiety surrounding brittle systems and manual recovery processes, with engineers notably concerned about failure recovery, which does not rank highly among decision-makers' priorities. Key findings show that 94% of respondents use AI, 42% are actively building it, and 39% focus on reliability, yet only 25% of teams report smooth workflow operations, indicating a prevalence of firefighting over efficient software building. The report also sheds light on the limited influence developers have on tooling decisions in large companies and offers insights into the differing priorities between startups and enterprises. It serves as a resource for teams to benchmark their operations, advocate for better tooling, and initiate informed discussions on improving software development practices.