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Why Software Developers Burn Out, And How To Fix It

InfoWorld, Monday, August 18th, 2025

Developer burnout is a real and widespread problem, and AI technologies seem to be making it worse. Here's what you need to know about developer burnout and how to fix it.

Software development is a demanding field where changes happen rapidly. Developers are pushed to constantly learn and innovate while simultaneously producing a high volume of code. It's no surprise that software engineers and other development professionals experience burnout. The question is how to manage burnout once it's happened, or even better, how to prevent it in the first place.

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