Stack Overflow Dev Survey 2024: AI's Impact on Developer Happiness and Salaries

Stack Overflow's 15th annual developer survey reveals a mixed bag for developers in the age of AI. While AI tool adoption is soaring (76% using or planning to use them), overall developer happiness remains low (80% unhappy or complacent). Salary, not remote work, is the key driver of satisfaction, with significant salary variations across roles and regions. Concerns around AI accuracy and misinformation are also surfacing. The survey dives deep into salary trends, finding pay cuts in many roles in 2024, and explores how AI is changing workflows and developer community dynamics. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the current state of the tech workforce.