Reaktor & the University of Helsinki present
Reaktor and the University of Helsinki are conducting a groundbreaking study on genAI's impact on software development productivity
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Reaktor and the University of Helsinki are collaborating on a groundbreaking study to explore how generative AI (genAI) tools affect software development productivity. While there’s been a lot of talk about the productivity impact of genAI tools, we're here to provide the concrete evidence that matters.
"The study of AI and productivity has long been hindered by hypothetical scenarios and research setups that are disconnected from the realities of developer work. It's time to move beyond speculation about how genAI impacts software development and stop relying on productivity figures that lack grounding in real-world scenarios. We’re bringing AI productivity research into real-world companies. This approach allows us to uncover the real impact of genAI tools and AI assistants on software development and help companies to utilize genAI more effectively.” – Mikael Kopteff, Executive Consultant, Technology and Innovation at Reaktor
“We need to stop speculating about how genAI impacts software development and relying on productivity numbers disconnected from real-world contexts.”
Mikael Kopteff
Executive Consultant, Technology and Innovation
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We begin the research by assessing ambitious software development teams' current processes. Over 4–6 months, the teams integrate AI tools into their daily workflow and apply them to their projects. During this time, we’ll collect data, conduct surveys, and perform interviews to capture the team’s experience.
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We're studying software development teams that have not yet adopted genAI tools, either at all or have only done so to a limited extent. They work on software products and services that are in production and represent diverse industries and company sizes. The organizations are curious about AI's potential in software development and eager to contribute to cutting-edge research while gaining valuable insights.
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We begin by selecting the team or teams (1–5) to participate in the study. Over four to six months, the teams integrate genAI tools, participate in assessments, and share feedback. We’ll be there every step of the way to ensure minimal disruption to your workflow.
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All data is anonymized and handled in accordance with the University of Helsinki's research data management guidelines.
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Yes. Training on GenAI tools will be provided.
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Each company receives a detailed, personalized report. We’ll also host knowledge-sharing sessions for participants to discuss findings.
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Aleksi Nuuja
Software Team Coach, Leader, and Manager at Reaktor
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