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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Jira is still used by 68% of participants, but it tops the list of tools people wish they could replace, with Linear emerging as the fastest growing alternative, already used by over 10% of participants.

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The state of tech tools in 2025

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The state of tech tools in 2025

05/02/25

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

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Slack remains the third most used tool overall, with 72% of participants using it regularly, just behind ChatGPT and Gmail.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Notion is gaining traction as a versatile tool, preferred by 37% of respondents, and is now the second most popular project management tool after Jira.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Cursor and other AI-native integrated development environment tools are rapidly emerging, with 17% of respondents already using Cursor regularly.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

In 2025, AI tools like ChatGPT have become as essential as having a laptop, with 90% of respondents using it regularly, surpassing even Gmail and Slack in popularity.

Anish Acharya

03/26/25

@ a16z

The rise of vibe coding products like Bolt and Cursors demonstrates their rapid adoption among developers, with nearly all YC companies now utilizing these tools.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Miro leads in virtual whiteboarding, but Fig Jam is gaining ground, especially as Figma's popularity increases.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Figma continues to dominate design workflows, with 97% of designers using it as their primary design tool, while Canva is catching up due to its popularity among marketers.

Tom Blomfield

05/09/25

@ Y Combinator

Many startup founders are already using AI coding tools, with a significant increase in adoption from 0% to about 25-50% in just a few months, indicating a shift in how software is developed.

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

The current batch has a notable increase in developer tools, with about 30% more than four years ago, indicating a growing interest in building tools for AI development.