Gartner for Software Engineering Leaders

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Top questions from software engineering leaders — and how we answer them

How do we begin, mature and then scale the use of AI in our SDLC?

Reimagine software from coding assistants to agentic workflows and change management.

How do I improve software quality?

Integrate an AI‑powered, mutation‑guided test‑suite‑hardening system. 

What AI agent architectures, platforms and trends are shaping software engineering?

Understand how agentic AI technologies, platforms and practices are maturing.

How can we measure and improve developer productivity gains from AI?

Improve developer experience and accurately measure impact.

How should we adapt our software engineering workforce strategy to account for AI?​

Six Gartner positions shaping the future of software engineering.

Which AI coding agents should I invest in for software development?

Get key insights from the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrantâ„¢ for Enterprise AI Coding Agents report.

How should I architect and deliver AI applications and agents?​

Assess AI agents, use cases, platforms and risks.

Which API and data strategies differentiate high-performing organizations?

Discover the five‑dimension API maturity model and where to focus first.

How Gartner supports software engineering leaders

Former software engineering leaders give you faster, easier access to custom guidance, bespoke tools and exclusive peer connections.

Executive partner support

Join problem-solving sessions with Gartner analysts to get insights, document reviews and proposal reviews.

1:1 expert decisions
SWEL Accelerator
AI tools and experiences
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Destination conferences

Former software engineering leaders give you faster, easier access to custom guidance, bespoke tools and exclusive peer connections.

Executive partner support

Join problem-solving sessions with Gartner analysts to get insights, document reviews and proposal reviews.

1:1 expert decisions
SWEL Accelerator
AI tools and experiences
Gartner Peer Insights
Destination conferences

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