Tech News Europe -AI adoption across Portugal is prominent. For instance, 62% of Portuguese respondents of a recent study use AI tools regularly, well above the European average of 52%. This active adoption is translating into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Around 65% of developers expect their roles to be redefined in 2026, shifting from routine coding toward architecture, integration, and AI-enabled decision-making. Author: Hélder Ferreira, Director of Product Management, Sembi.