Software engineer workflows have been transformed in recent years by an influx of AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot, which promise to enhance productivity by automatically writing lines ...

A new ETH Zurich study has found that clear written expression and basic computer science knowledge are key to successfully building apps with AI tools through 'vibe coding'. The research showed that ...

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AI coding assistants decreased experienced software developers' productivity by 19%, a new METR study suggests. The study found developers were overconfident in the AI tools, expecting a 20% ...

In a nutshell: Developers were supposed to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the generative AI hype as special tools made churning out code faster and easier. But according to a recent study from ...

Cutting corners: In a surprising turn for the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, a new study has found that AI-powered coding assistants may actually hinder productivity among seasoned ...

Before performing the study, the developers in question expected the AI tools would lead to a 24 percent reduction in the time needed for their assigned tasks. Even after completing those tasks, the ...

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