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AI, activity, and outcomes in software engineering

What happened

On October 30, 2026, UC Irvine hosted a software engineering seminar titled "AI, activity, and outcomes in software engineering." The talk, available as video, slides, and script, covered research on how AI tools affect software development, citing studies on productivity, code review, and developer autonomy. It referenced papers such as "Writing Code vs. Shipping Code" and "Benchmarking Code Review Agents on Bug Detection," all slated for 2026 publication. The event included a 19‑page handout and a full 41‑page deck detailing the activity‑outcome gap in AI‑assisted coding. The presentation highlighted interviews and ongoing research that will soon be publicly available.

Why it matters

Understanding AI’s impact on software engineering helps developers and businesses anticipate productivity changes and tool adoption trends. It also informs researchers about current gaps in AI effectiveness for coding tasks.

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Incremental. The seminar summarizes existing studies and ongoing research rather than presenting a new breakthrough technology.

Who it affectsDevelopersResearchersBusinesses

What to watchFuture releases of the cited 2026 papers will provide deeper insights into AI’s role in software development.

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