Blog•Apr 9, 2026
Developer Ramp-Up Time Continues to Accelerate with AI
The latest quarterly analysis of 400 firms shows AI‑driven onboarding accelerating dramatically. Developers who use AI daily reached their 10th merged pull request in an average of 33 days in April 2026, down from 39 days in Q4 2025 – a 15% quarter‑over‑quarter drop and more than a 50% reduction since early 2024. The data confirms that AI is no longer optional; it is now embedded in daily workflows, shortening the “figuring things out” phase for new hires. While the metric is narrow, the trend suggests a new floor for ramp‑up speed may be approaching.
By Engineering Enablement
