[kgilpin]

A study on Copilot shows 55% faster completion of a programming task [1].

Now we as developers know that coding, and in particular, coding of a de novo feature, is only a fraction of our job. Actual typing in of code is estimated to be between 10 and 60% of the software developer’s job [2].

1] https://github.blog/2022-09-07-research-quantifying-github-c...

2] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2019/0...

[myaccountonhn]

And at the same time https://www.gitclear.com/coding_on_copilot_data_shows_ais_do...

[infecto]

Thanks for the thoughtful post and citations which I did not have on productivity gains. I don't think we have any immediate fear of the industry disappearing but I do think it is important to be mindful of these tools as they can make you a better engineer.