Chainguard’s survey of 1,200 software engineers and technology leaders reveals where progress is being made — and where friction still blocks productivity.
Across the industry, engineers are being pulled in too many directions. In this survey, 72% said the demands on their time make it difficult to focus on building new features — a sign that innovation is being squeezed by competing priorities. At the same time, 88 % said switching between tools disrupts their productivity, with almost half (44%) experiencing a significant loss of focus as a result.
But there’s reason for optimism. Among the 65% of organisations that have mostly or fully automated their workflows, 94% of engineers said they now spend the majority of their time on work that energises them. The data shows that thoughtful automation doesn’t just reduce manual effort — it helps teams reclaim time, attention and creative energy for the work that drives real progress.
What you’ll learn
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The scale of time spent on maintenance versus innovation
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How AI and automation are reshaping engineering workflows
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How tool-sprawl is hampering productivity
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Insights from engineers and senior technology leaders across the US, UK, Germany and France
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