DORA is the largest and longest running research program of its kind, that seeks to understand the capabilities that drive software delivery and operations performance. Our latest report is the 2025 State of AI-assisted Software Development, which reveals AI’s primary role is as an amplifier magnifying an organization’s existing strengths and weaknesses. The greatest returns on AI investment come not from the tools themselves, but from a strategic focus on the underlying organizational system. This year’s research also introduces the new DORA AI Capabilities Model, which identifies the key technical and cultural practices that are proven to amplify the positive impacts of AI on performance.

James Brookbank is a cloud solutions architect manager at Google based in NYC. Solution architects help make cloud easier for Google’s customers by solving complex technical problems and providing expert architectural guidance. Before joining Google, James worked at a number of large enterprises with a focus on IT infrastructure and financial services.