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The State of AI-Assisted Software Development in 2025: Key Insights from DORA's Latest Research

• Jay Vilalta
• Date : October 21, 2025
• Categories : Ai ,Software development ,Dora research
• Tags : Ai ,Software development ,Dora ,Engineering leadership

This is a summary of DORA’s 2025 State of AI-Assisted Software Development report, highlighting key findings and practical advice for technology leaders navigating the AI transformation. It is based on survey data from nearly 5,000 technology professionals worldwide. This blog post provides an overview of the main insights, including the role of AI as an amplifier, the benefits and challenges of AI adoption, the DORA AI Capabilities Model, team profiles, and actionable recommendations for leaders.

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Hiring Beyond Your Expertise: A Director's Guide to Building Teams in Unfamiliar Territory

• Date : September 16, 2025
• Categories : Leadership ,Hiring
• Tags : Engineering leadership ,Hiring ,Team building ,Technical recruitment ,Management ,Career advice ,Engineering management

After fifteen years leading engineering teams, I’ve learned that the most challenging and arguably most important hiring decisions happen when you need to build capabilities in areas where you lack deep technical expertise. Whether it’s expanding into machine learning, blockchain, mobile development, or emerging frameworks, every engineering leader eventually faces this challenge.

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