Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda How to cut through the hype and measure AI’s real impact (Live from LeadDev London)
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Aug 8, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Laura Tacho, CTO at DX, shares insights from her extensive research on developer intelligence. She addresses the growing gap between AI hype and its real-world impact within engineering teams. Highlights include a practical playbook for measuring AI's effectiveness, the importance of fundamentals in software development, and the Core 4 Framework that has already saved Block over 500,000 hours. Laura emphasizes that enhancing developer experience is crucial for maximizing performance and ensuring meaningful AI integration.
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Disappointment Gap Between Hype And Reality
- Laura Tacho says sensational headlines create a 'disappointment gap' between expectations and reality.
- She recommends replacing hype with data to set realistic expectations.
AI Is A Tool To Improve The System
- Laura Tacho cautions that AI must improve the system, not just make teams faster.
- Focus on developer experience, reliability, and long-term maintainability alongside speed.
Average AI Users Save ~3.75 Hours/Week
- DX's data from 38,880 developers shows AI users save about 3 hours 45 minutes weekly on average.
- Top organizations see higher usage and larger gains, but headlines exaggerate effects.