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- Study finds AI adoption is nearly universal, with 95% of developers across Southeast Asia and India using it weekly.
- 87% of developers are upskilling for the AI era, showing strong optimism despite uneven access to training.
- Developers are using AI pragmatically, prioritizing speed and quality over full automation.
SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study released today by digital travel platform Agoda shows that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is high among software developers in Southeast Asia and India, but its usage is still maturing. Developers use it pragmatically to accelerate work without compromising quality, while organizations face the challenge of putting in place the policies, practices, and frameworks needed to support the next phase of AI evolution in the region.
Drawing on extensive input from the developer community across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and India, and drawing insights from leading regional companies such as Carousell, MoMo, Omise, and SCB 10x, the report highlights three interconnected findings on AI adoption across Southeast Asia and India:
AI is mainstream but not mature
Across Southeast Asia and India, AI has become a daily companion in developer workflows. 95% of developers use AI weekly, and 56% always keep an AI assistant open. Productivity drives adoption, with 80% citing speed and automation as their main motivation. Engineers are seeing tangible results, with 37% saving four to six hours per week.
Yet AI remains primarily a productivity tool rather than a creative partner. Only 22% use it to solve unfamiliar problems, and less than half (43%) believe it can perform at the level of a mid-level engineer. While 94% rely on AI for code generation, usage drops for downstream tasks such as documentation, testing, and deployment. This highlights a gap between use and reliability, pointing to the need for more consistent, dependable results.
AI is evolving through accountability
Oversight and verification are increasingly embedded in daily AI workflows. 79% of developers cite inconsistent or unreliable outputs as the primary barrier to broader AI use. To maintain quality, 67% review all AI-generated code before merging, and 70% routinely rework outputs to ensure correctness.
Formal policies are still rare; only one in four teams operate under official AI guidelines. Yet reliability continues to improve through team-led reviews and validation processes. This focus on verification doesn't slow innovation; it strengthens it, allowing developers to move faster while keeping quality high. Most (72%) developers report clear productivity gains and better code outcomes, proving that human oversight remains central to responsible AI adoption.
AI experience is uneven and risks creating gaps
With adoption now near universal, the focus has shifted to how developers use AI responsibly and effectively. Most developers are self-taught, 71% learning through tutorials, side projects, or online communities, while only 28% receive employer-led training. Access to structured programs also varies by market: developers in Singapore are almost twice as likely as those in Vietnam to have formal AI training programs.
Despite these gaps, developers are driving their own growth. 87% have adjusted their learning or career plans to leverage AI, and 62% expect it to expand career opportunities, laying the foundation for stronger, long-term capability across the region. This self-directed growth reflects a workforce learning faster than organizations can train, ambitious, experimental, and increasingly AI-literate.
"Artificial intelligence is reshaping how developers across Southeast Asia and India build, learn, and collaborate," said Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda. "What began as a way to speed up tasks like writing, testing, or debugging code has grown into a broader shift in how software is built. Today, AI helps teams move faster, learn continuously, and solve problems in new ways.
"In this region, AI use is mainstream but still uneven. Developers are approaching AI with pragmatism – accelerating work, maintaining quality, and experimenting thoughtfully rather than replacing skill or judgment. The real opportunity lies in supporting this ground-up maturity with structured practices and responsible experimentation, turning high adoption into consistent, lasting capability."
The study was commissioned by Agoda and conducted in partnership with Macramé Consulting. As a leading digital travel and technology company in the region, Agoda is dedicated to upskilling local tech talent, fostering innovation, and investing in the communities where it operates. By sharing these findings, Agoda aims to support developers in building the skills and frameworks necessary to drive the region toward becoming the Silicon Valley of Asia, combining cutting-edge technology with a culture of responsible, collaborative growth.
For more information and to download the free report, visit apacdeveloperreport.com.
- Study finds AI adoption is nearly universal, with 95% of developers across Southeast Asia and India using it weekly.
- 87% of developers are upskilling for the AI era, showing strong optimism despite uneven access to training.
- Developers are using AI pragmatically, prioritizing speed and quality over full automation.
SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study released today by digital travel platform Agoda shows that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is high among software developers in Southeast Asia and India, but its usage is still maturing. Developers use it pragmatically to accelerate work without compromising quality, while organizations face the challenge of putting in place the policies, practices, and frameworks needed to support the next phase of AI evolution in the region.
Drawing on extensive input from the developer community across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and India, and drawing insights from leading regional companies such as Carousell, MoMo, Omise, and SCB 10x, the report highlights three interconnected findings on AI adoption across Southeast Asia and India:
AI is mainstream but not mature
Across Southeast Asia and India, AI has become a daily companion in developer workflows. 95% of developers use AI weekly, and 56% always keep an AI assistant open. Productivity drives adoption, with 80% citing speed and automation as their main motivation. Engineers are seeing tangible results, with 37% saving four to six hours per week.
Yet AI remains primarily a productivity tool rather than a creative partner. Only 22% use it to solve unfamiliar problems, and less than half (43%) believe it can perform at the level of a mid-level engineer. While 94% rely on AI for code generation, usage drops for downstream tasks such as documentation, testing, and deployment. This highlights a gap between use and reliability, pointing to the need for more consistent, dependable results.
AI is evolving through accountability
Oversight and verification are increasingly embedded in daily AI workflows. 79% of developers cite inconsistent or unreliable outputs as the primary barrier to broader AI use. To maintain quality, 67% review all AI-generated code before merging, and 70% routinely rework outputs to ensure correctness.
Formal policies are still rare; only one in four teams operate under official AI guidelines. Yet reliability continues to improve through team-led reviews and validation processes. This focus on verification doesn't slow innovation; it strengthens it, allowing developers to move faster while keeping quality high. Most (72%) developers report clear productivity gains and better code outcomes, proving that human oversight remains central to responsible AI adoption.
AI experience is uneven and risks creating gaps
With adoption now near universal, the focus has shifted to how developers use AI responsibly and effectively. Most developers are self-taught, 71% learning through tutorials, side projects, or online communities, while only 28% receive employer-led training. Access to structured programs also varies by market: developers in Singapore are almost twice as likely as those in Vietnam to have formal AI training programs.
Despite these gaps, developers are driving their own growth. 87% have adjusted their learning or career plans to leverage AI, and 62% expect it to expand career opportunities, laying the foundation for stronger, long-term capability across the region. This self-directed growth reflects a workforce learning faster than organizations can train, ambitious, experimental, and increasingly AI-literate.
"Artificial intelligence is reshaping how developers across Southeast Asia and India build, learn, and collaborate," said Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda. "What began as a way to speed up tasks like writing, testing, or debugging code has grown into a broader shift in how software is built. Today, AI helps teams move faster, learn continuously, and solve problems in new ways.
"In this region, AI use is mainstream but still uneven. Developers are approaching AI with pragmatism – accelerating work, maintaining quality, and experimenting thoughtfully rather than replacing skill or judgment. The real opportunity lies in supporting this ground-up maturity with structured practices and responsible experimentation, turning high adoption into consistent, lasting capability."
The study was commissioned by Agoda and conducted in partnership with Macramé Consulting. As a leading digital travel and technology company in the region, Agoda is dedicated to upskilling local tech talent, fostering innovation, and investing in the communities where it operates. By sharing these findings, Agoda aims to support developers in building the skills and frameworks necessary to drive the region toward becoming the Silicon Valley of Asia, combining cutting-edge technology with a culture of responsible, collaborative growth.
For more information and to download the free report, visit apacdeveloperreport.com.
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Agoda Releases AI Developer Report 2025: How Engineers Work with AI Across Southeast Asia and India
Agoda Releases AI Developer Report 2025: How Engineers Work with AI Across Southeast Asia and India
SHANGHAI, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartee Denti-Technology today announced the addition of Material Choice and Trimline Selection features to its digital case management system SmarteeCheck. Available immediately at the case approval stage, these updates provide clinicians with greater flexibility to further customize treatment plans based on personal preferences and dental condition of individual patients.
Material Choice: Balancing Precision and Comfort
Clinicians can now select between Softer and Standard dental sheets when approving a case. This dual-option approach addresses the advanced clinical understanding that different phases of tooth movement require different mechanical properties.
Smartee's Softer material is suited for treatment stages where patient comfort and initial compliance are priorities, while the Standard material provides the sustained force expression needed for robust control. This functionality allows clinicians to select the appropriate material for each treatment phase without having to switch aligner systems.
Trimline Selection: Evidence from Industry Studies
The update also allows clinicians to choose from three distinct trimline styles at case approval: Classic Scalloped, Scalloped Extended, and Straight.
This feature aligns with recent clinical studies on aligner biomechanics and aesthetics. A systematic review published in BMC Oral Health noted that trimline design influences orthodontic tooth movement efficacy by affecting force delivery and aligner retention. Additionally, an eye-tracking study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO) confirmed that different trimline designs impact how aligners are visually perceived.
To meet diverse clinical requirements, the system offers:
- Classic Scalloped Trimline: Precisely conforms to the gingival margin for improved aesthetics and comfort.
- Scalloped Extended Trimline: Extends beyond the margin to enlarge the surface area in the maxillary posterior buccal region for enhanced retention.
- Straight Trimline: A straight horizontal trimming at the gingival zenith, delivering maximum retention force.
Clinical Flexibility
While some clear aligner systems offer a single standard trimline, Smartee's update enables doctors to easily toggle between three distinct styles at case approval. This supports personalized treatment planning by allowing orthodontists to balance retention, force control, and gingival aesthetics according to each patient's specific clinical profile.
Availability
The Material Choice and Trimline Selection features are available globally starting March 31, 2026, for all new case approvals through Smartee's digital case management system.
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Smartee Introduces Material and Trimline Selection Features to Enhance Aligner Customization
Smartee Introduces Material and Trimline Selection Features to Enhance Aligner Customization
