Rise of AI Tools in Coding: A New Era for Companies
Recent data shows that businesses are increasingly relying on AI tools for coding tasks. According to a survey by Jellyfish, a software management platform, the usage of agentic AI—AI systems capable of performing tasks independently—has significantly grown.
In just six months, from December 2024 to May 2025, companies utilizing agentic AI jumped from 50% to an impressive 82%. This information was gathered through an analysis of over 400 companies, highlighting a shift toward technology that not only suggests code but also takes action by reviewing, writing, and submitting it.
At the beginning of 2025, just a little over half of companies were using these advanced AI tools. By May, that number skyrocketed to 82%. The demand for AI-driven code reviews has also surged, increasing from 39% in January to 76% in May. Notable tools in this category include GitHub Copilot Reviewer, Cursor BugBot, and a few emerging names like Graphite and Greptile.
However, while progress is undeniable, AI still hasn’t fully taken over coding processes. Currently, only about 8% of companies are experimenting with fully independent AI coding workflows—where AI writes and submits code as well. This reflects a rise from less than 2% earlier in the year, yet it still indicates that there’s a long journey ahead before AI becomes commonplace in all coding tasks.
In summary, the landscape of software coding is evolving as more companies adopt AI tools. While there’s still room for growth, the significant increase in adoption of these technologies suggests a promising shift in how coding projects may be managed in the future.
