The State of AI in 2025: What the DORA Report Reveals
Update: 2025-11-11
Description
In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive into the 2025 DORA Metrics Report on the state of AI-assisted software development. They discuss key findings such as the near-universal adoption of AI, its impact on productivity, and its role in software delivery instability. Brad and Scott also explore the attributes of high-performance teams and the importance of organizational maturity in leveraging AI effectively. They conclude with reflections on AI's probabilistic nature and its implications for real-world applications.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:08 Dora Metrics and AI: An Overview
03:28 Key Findings from the Dora Report
05:24 AI's Impact on Software Delivery
07:08 Organizational Clusters and Performance
11:00 Foundational Practices for AI Success
13:50 Challenges and Anecdotes
19:32 Challenges in Version Control for Machine Learning Models
23:15 The Importance of Small Batches in Development
25:01 User-Centric Focus in AI Adoption
26:36 Organizational Maturity and AI Success
31:15 AI Usage Statistics and Insights
35:30 Cautionary AI Tales and Lessons
37:22 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up
Resources:
- How Many CTOs Pod: https://howmanyctospod.com
- Scott Porad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottporad/
- Brad Hefta-Gaub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradheftagaub/
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