Developer Experiences with a Contextualized AI Coding Assistant: Usability, Expectations, and Outcomes

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.18452v1
• Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:52:28 GMT
• Title: Developer Experiences with a Contextualized AI Coding Assistant: Usability, Expectations, and Outcomes
• Authors: Gustavo Pinto and Cleidson de Souza and Thayssa Rocha and Igor Steinmacher and Alberto de Souza and Edward Monteiro
• Abstract summary: This study focuses on the initial experiences of 62 participants who used a contextualized coding AI assistant -- named StackSpot AI -- in a controlled setting. Assistants' use resulted in significant time savings, easier access to documentation, and the generation of accurate codes for internal APIs. challenges associated with the knowledge sources necessary to make the coding assistant access more contextual information as well as variable responses and limitations in handling complex codes were observed.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: In the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, software development has emerged as a key area of innovation. Despite the plethora of general-purpose AI assistants available, their effectiveness diminishes in complex, domain-specific scenarios. Noting this limitation, both the academic community and industry players are relying on contextualized coding AI assistants. These assistants surpass general-purpose AI tools by integrating proprietary, domain-specific knowledge, offering precise and relevant solutions. Our study focuses on the initial experiences of 62 participants who used a contextualized coding AI assistant -- named StackSpot AI -- in a controlled setting. According to the participants, the assistants' use resulted in significant time savings, easier access to documentation, and the generation of accurate codes for internal APIs. However, challenges associated with the knowledge sources necessary to make the coding assistant access more contextual information as well as variable responses and limitations in handling complex codes were observed. The study's findings, detailing both the benefits and challenges of contextualized AI assistants, underscore their potential to revolutionize software development practices, while also highlighting areas for further refinement.

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