This work examines the utilization of chatbots in programming and their effects ondeveloper productivity, code quality, and problem-solving. The surge in AI technologyand the popularity of chatbots has been remarkable since the end of 2022, whenOpenAI introduced ChatGPT, capable of providing rapid and accurate responses toinquiries. This introduces novel opportunities for information accessibility withouthuman interactions.Previous research within this domain has explored the usability of earlier chatbots indesign-related professions, revealing a certain degree of utility. Now, with the advancementof AI, new prospects arise for investigating their utility. Emerging technologiesoften imbue functionalities that facilitate or simplify specific tasks. Therefore,the aim of this study is to explore and analyze how chatbots such as ChatGPTand GitHub Copilot can function as interactive aids to streamline programming andsystems development.Conducted as a qualitative study within the realms of programming and systems development,this work employs interviews as its primary methodology. Semi-structuredqualitative interviews are employed for data collection. To analyze the informationgathered from these interviews, a thematic analysis approach is adopted, facilitatingthe identification of commonalities and disparities in the responses.The findings of this study demonstrate that AI tools have proven to be effective andbeneficial in areas like information retrieval or fundamental programming tasks, yetexhibit limitations in advanced programming endeavors and complex problem-solving.The study encompasses respondents who have employed these tools in theirwork, possessing the expertise and experience to offer insights into developers' utilizationof these tools in software development.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hig-43274 |
| Date | January 2023 |
| Creators | Friström, Alex, Wallén, Daniel |
| Publisher | Högskolan i Gävle, Datavetenskap |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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