In a recent report by Gartner, a research and consulting firm, it has been predicted that by 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will utilize (artificial intelligence) AI code assistants.
The forecast marks a significant increase from the less than 10% reported in early 2023. The findings come from a survey conducted by Gartner, which involved 598 global respondents in the third quarter of 2023, revealing that 63% of organizations are either piloting, deploying, or have already deployed AI code assistants.
AI code assistants offer capabilities that extend beyond mere code generation and completion. These assistants act as collaborative partners, enhancing developers’ efficiency by facilitating brainstorming sessions and improving code quality. This empowerment allows developers to continuously enhance their skills and proficiency across various programming frameworks. Organizations are witnessing increased job satisfaction and retention rates, resulting in savings associated with turnover costs.
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“Software engineering leaders must determine ROI and build a business case as they scale their rollouts of AI code assistants,” said Philip Walsh, senior principal analyst at Gartner. “However, traditional ROI frameworks steer engineering leaders toward metrics centered on cost reduction. This narrow perspective fails to capture the full value of AI code assistants.”
To effectively communicate the comprehensive value proposition of AI code assistants, Gartner recommends a shift from traditional ROI metrics, focusing instead on value generation.
“Calculating time savings on code generation is a good place to begin building a more robust value story,” Walsh said.
He further advised software engineering leaders to connect value enablers to impacts and analyze the overall return to the organization.