
07/03/2025
Developers are embracing AI agents for software development
Developers worldwide are embracing AI agents in software development with overwhelming enthusiasm, according to research from Salesforce.
According to Salesforce’s latest State of IT survey, an impressive 96% of developers globally believe AI agents will positively reshape the developer experience, with more than nine in ten excited about AI’s impact on their careers.
Closer to home, the figures remain equally compelling, with over four in five developers in the UK and Ireland (UKI) predicting these AI agents will become indispensable tools in app development, rivaling traditional software resources.
AI agents catalyse a new era of software development
Far from the narrative of AI scepticism often attributed to developers, Salesforce’s research reveals high levels of optimism around integrating AI agents.
Agentic AI has the potential to free developers from mundane tasks such as code debugging and data cleaning, enabling them to redirect their skills toward more meaningful and strategic projects.
Alice Steinglass, EVP & GM of Platform, Integration, and Automation at Salesforce, explained: “AI agents are revolutionising the way developers work, making software development faster, more efficient, and more enjoyable.
“By automating tedious tasks like data cleaning, integration, and basic testing, AI agents free developers to shift their focus from manual coding to high-value problem-solving, architecture, and strategic decision-making.”