Linear report: Non-engineers are shipping more code
petergyang · x · 2026-08-19
Based on data from 40k+ product teams on Linear, AI is shifting who commits code:
- PMs submitting PRs: Rose from 3% to 10% in two years.
- Designers submitting PRs: Increased from 1% to 8%.
- Founders: At 23%, second only to engineers.
Product teams saw the fastest AI adoption growth (12% to 34%), likely automating docs and feedback summaries.
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