GitHub’s annual developer survey, which was introduced last year, reveals that a significant proportion of developers (97%) have at some point utilized an AI coding tool, although opinions on the technology vary across different countries.
For its survey, GitHub gathered data from 2,000 developers across the U.S., Brazil, Germany, and India, ensuring equal representation from each nation.
The findings indicated that the employment of AI coding tools in professional settings was consistent across these countries, however, the corporate stance and policies regarding AI usage displayed considerable variation. For example, in the U.S., 88% of the participants acknowledged that their employer endorses the use of AI at some level, whereas only 59% of their German counterparts agreed with this sentiment.
Particularly in the U.S. and India, developers believe strongly in AI’s potential to enhance code quality, with 90% and 81% of participants from these countries, respectively, affirming that AI either significantly or somewhat enhances quality. By contrast, in Brazil, 62% endorse this view, and in Germany, the figure drops slightly to 60%.
Brazilian and German developers tended to have a more neutral perspective on the impact of AI on code quality compared to developers from other countries. In terms of their response to whether AI affects code quality, 2% of U.S. developers, 18% of Brazilian developers, 25% of German developers, and 9% of Indian developers stated that AI neither increases nor decreases code quality.
Additional noteworthy results from the survey included:
“The potential of AI-driven software development is undeniable,” GitHub noted in their report. “By prioritizing a strategic approach that balances innovation, security, and organizational alignment, we can fully realize its potential. This presents an exciting opportunity for engineering leaders to use these advancements to enhance their engineering teams.”
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