The Pragmatic Engineer: 2025 Year in Review

Published on 23.12.2025

AI & AGENTS

The Pragmatic Engineer in 2025

TLDR: Gergely Orosz reviews a transformative year in software engineering. AI's explosion, a polarized job market, and accelerating return-to-office mandates defined 2025. The article highlights the most impactful deep-dives and podcast episodes, reflecting on how the industry is adapting to these powerful new forces.

The Pragmatic Engineer in 2025