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Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for source code generation have significantly boosted productivity in software development. However, they also raise concerns, particularly the risk that developers may rely heavily on these…

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As software security threats continue to evolve, the demand for innovative ways of securing coding has tremendously grown. The integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into software development holds significant potential for improving secure…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-04-29 Hathal S. Alwageed , Rafiq Ahmad Khan

In this paper, the adoption patterns of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools within software engineering are investigated. Influencing factors at the individual, technological, and societal levels are analyzed using a mixed-methods…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-01-05 Daniel Russo

The use of generative AI (GenAI) tools has fundamentally transformed software development. Central to this shift is prompt engineering, the practice of crafting textual prompts to guide GenAI tools in generating useful content. Although…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-01-26 Daniel Otten , Trevor Stalnaker , Nathan Wintersgill , Oscar Chaparro , Denys Poshyvanyk

Generative AI tools are rapidly transforming software development practice, prompting unprecedented research interest. However, existing studies have predominantly examined initial adoption rather than sustained use. Understanding what…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-05-26 Fabio Calefato , Alexandra Pajonk , Victoria Jackson , Guilherme Vaz Pereira , Rafael Prikladnicki , Filippo Lanubile

This study investigates perceptions and use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools among students and faculty in statistics and data science at a historically Black college or university. Survey data from 119 valid student…

Other Statistics · Statistics 2026-04-28 Abeer M. Hasan , Sayed A. Mostafa

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly embedded in software development workflows, questions persist about their true impact on developer productivity and experience. This paper presents findings from a mixed-methods…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-08-04 Brian Houck , Travis Lowdermilk , Cody Beyer , Steven Clarke , Ben Hanrahan

Context: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools, such as GitHub Copilot and GPT tools, represent a paradigm shift in software engineering. While their impact is clear, most studies are short-term, focused on individual…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-02-17 Rafael Tomaz , Paloma Guenes , Allysson Allex Araújo , Maria Teresa Baldassarre , Marcos Kalinowski

Generative AI (GenAI) is rapidly reshaping software development workflows. While prior studies emphasize productivity gains, the adoption of GenAI also introduces new pressures that may harm developers' well-being. In this paper, we…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-01-06 Zixuan Feng , Sadia Afroz , Anita Sarma

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) rapidly transforms software engineering, yet existing research remains fragmented across individual tasks in the Software Development Lifecycle. This study integrates a systematic literature review…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-03-19 Vincent Gurgul , Robin Gubela , Stefan Lessmann

Various studies have studied the impact of Generative AI on Computing Education. However, they have focused on the implications for novice programmers. In this experience report, we analyze the use of GenAI as a support tool for learning,…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-03-21 Isaac Alpizar-Chacon , Hieke Keuning

Context. The rise of generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot has transformed how software is learned and written. In software engineering (SE) education, these tools offer new opportunities for support, but also raise…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-12-05 Qiaolin Qin , Ronnie de Souza Santos , Rodrigo Spinola

The integration of generative AI tools like ChatGPT into software engineering workflows opens up new opportunities to boost productivity in tasks such as unit test engineering. However, these AI-assisted workflows can also significantly…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-10-14 Baris Ardic , Quentin Le Dilavrec , Andy Zaidman

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT has created new opportunities and challenges for computing education. Existing research has primarily focused on GenAI's ability to complete educational tasks and its impact on student…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-11-18 Rufeng Chen , Shuaishuai Jiang , Jiyun Shen , AJung Moon , Lili Wei

AI assistance tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini have dramatically impacted the nature of software development in recent years. Numerous studies have studied the positive benefits that practitioners have achieved from using these…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-06-26 Ze Shi Li , Nowshin Nawar Arony , Ahmed Musa Awon , Daniela Damian , Bowen Xu

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly reshaping software development, with growing emphasis on accelerating productivity and optimizing performance. However, excessive focus on such dimensions risks overlooking the critical…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-05-22 Mariam Guizani , Maduka Subasinghage , Sherlock A. Licorish , Sofia Ouhbi

This study examines the impact of GitHub Copilot on a large sample of Copilot users (n=934,533). The analysis shows that users on average accept nearly 30% of the suggested code, leading to increased productivity. Furthermore, our research…

General Economics · Economics 2023-06-28 Thomas Dohmke , Marco Iansiti , Greg Richards

Background: Recent innovations in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed how programmers develop and maintain software. The advanced capabilities of generative AI tools in supporting development tasks have led to a rise in…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-08-13 Chris Brown , Jason Cusati

We present a comprehensive real-world evaluation of AI-assisted software development tools deployed at enterprise scale. Over one year, 300 engineers across multiple teams integrated an in-house AI platform (DeputyDev) that combines code…

Generative AI (GenAI) has fundamentally changed how knowledge workers, such as software developers, solve tasks and collaborate to build software products. Introducing innovative tools like ChatGPT and Copilot has created new opportunities…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-05-06 Rasmus Ulfsnes , Nils Brede Moe , Viktoria Stray , Marianne Skarpen