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Developer Productivity Will Decline in 2025 | Predictions from LinearB’s Ori Keren

Dec 10, 2024

Ori Keren, CEO of LinearB and a pioneer in developer productivity, shares bold predictions for the future of engineering teams. He warns that as AI tools proliferate, 2025 may see a drop in developer productivity and creativity before benefits are realized. Keren discusses the importance of measurement for optimization, the clash between developer experience and productivity, and the rising need for cybersecurity. His advice for engineering leaders? Embrace data-driven, people-first strategies to navigate the upcoming changes.

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Ori Keren

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Quick takeaways

The rise of AI tools is anticipated to initially decrease developer productivity and creativity, necessitating a reevaluation of leadership strategies in 2025.

Effective measurement of both quantitative and qualitative productivity metrics is essential for enhancing developer experience and reducing burnout among engineering teams.

Deep dives

The Role of AI in Software Engineering

AI is expected to play a significant role in shaping software engineering practices by 2025. As technologies related to AI mature, developers, especially junior ones, are likely to incorporate AI tools into their daily workflows, enhancing their productivity and effectiveness. There is a strong prediction that AI agents will eventually be able to manage tasks autonomously, like processing Jira tickets or creating pull requests. However, while the potential is promising, many organizations are still in the early stages of experimentation and are grappling with the integration of these technology advancements.

Intro

4min

Navigating Software Engineering's AI Landscape

15min

Navigating Developer Freedoms and Compliance in a Tech-Driven World

3min

Navigating Developer Productivity

14min

Embracing Data-Driven Transformation in R&D

2min

2025 will test every assumption about how engineering teams work.

With the new year fast approaching Ori Keren, CEO of LinearB, has some bold predictions that might surprise you, like why developer productivity could actually go down in 2025.

Yep, you read that right.

As AI tools flood the market, we might see a dip in both productivity and creativity before the long-term benefits kick in. It’s a wake-up call for engineering leaders to rethink how they lead their teams.

Ori dives into the trends that’ll dominate:
- AI’s rise
- The ever-growing need for cybersecurity
- Why DevEx and developer productivity are heading for a showdown

His advice? Stop flying blind. “You can’t optimize what you don’t measure,” he says.

If you’re leading an engineering org, this episode is your 2025 game plan: a mix of data-driven decision-making and people-first strategies to stay ahead in a year of change. Don’t miss this insightful fusion of qual and quant.

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