Erin Yepis

Join Erin Yepis, Research Manager at Stack Overflow, and Jody Bailey, Chief Product and Technology Officer, as they unpack the 2025 Developer Survey. Erin reveals insights into AI adoption trends, highlighting mixed feelings of trust among developers. Jody shares how these insights shape product strategies and community engagement. They delve into the intriguing concept of 'vibe coding' and discuss the evolving landscape of tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Discover how engineering leaders can effectively integrate AI into their teams and the future landscape of developer satisfaction.

Erin Yepis, Research Manager at Stack Overflow, discusses the 2025 Developer Survey. She highlights a rebound in developer job satisfaction, driven by autonomy and pay increases. Erin explores the happiness gap between junior and senior engineers and reveals a surprising decline in trust for AI tools despite rising adoption. They also analyze why 'vibe coding' isn't resonating with professionals and offer strategies for leaders to engage developers better in an evolving tech landscape.

This week, Erin Yepis, Senior Analyst at Stack Overflow, dives deep into the shocking statistic that only 20% of developers report happiness in their roles. She discusses factors impacting job satisfaction, including salary issues, workplace environment, and the burden of technical debt. Erin emphasizes the need for better understanding through nuanced surveys and points out how the developer experience is evolving post-pandemic. Dan Lines joins to share strategies for tackling technical debt, enhancing productivity, and fostering a happier developer workforce.