Developers report more speed but continuing obstacles
Atlassian · Atlassian · 20 Oct 2026
Source finding
87% of developers report faster delivery with AI; 28% report fewer workflow obstacles. 49% spend at least four weekly hours reviewing, correcting and doing other AI-related work. 41% use AI more than necessary because they feel expected to.
Our interpretation
Assess speed, rework and business results separately. Usage can also reflect pressure.
Method and evidence
Survey of more than 1,500 software practitioners. Medium evidence for reported experiences.
Limits and interests
Self-report, not measured productivity or causation. Countries, sampling, field dates, weighting and developer subgroup size are not fully documented in the accessible summary. Atlassian sells software and AI tools.
What businesses can do
Check the whole workflow: waiting, review, rework, quality and results.
Where to start
The 87/28 summary, then the publisher’s 20 October analysis of obstacles and usage pressure.
Related evidence
Workflows · Speed and business value