A survey reveals that over 71% of developers base language migration decisions on industry hype rather than proven results, with many migrations leading to new technical debt. While AI tools have made migrations easier, caution is urged to avoid unnecessary changes driven by excitement rather than necessity. To ensure successful migrations, developers should rely on metrics and case studies to guide their decisions.
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