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Coding with a Co-Pilot : The impact of LLMs on Software Developers

Kuanov, Amir (2025) Coding with a Co-Pilot : The impact of LLMs on Software Developers.

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Abstract:Currently, large language models (LLMs) like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT are widely used within software development projects to increase the productivity in daily workflows. AI-supported assistants have been shown to be quite productive tools in the hands of software engineers. This paper aims to investigate how professional software developers perceive the impact of LLMs on their problem-solving skills and independence. This qualitative study identifies patterns in cognitive offloading, changes in development approaches, and strategic adaptation by conducting semi-structured interviews with professional software developers. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the implications of LLM use on software engineering problem-solving skills, filling a gap in current productivity-focused literature.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Subject:54 computer science
Programme:Computer Science BSc (56964)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107287
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