Eirini Kalliamvakou, a staff researcher at GitHub, talks about how AI coding assistance impacts developer productivity. They discuss recent research on AI tools, key findings from the study, and how to advocate for AI tools. They also explore the implications of AI on measuring productivity and the impact of AI on developer experience.

Eirini Kalliamvakou, a senior researcher at GitHub Next, specializes in software engineer productivity and experience. In this discussion, she dives into the impactful role of GitHub Copilot on developer efficiency, revealing how its intelligent suggestions streamline coding tasks. Eirini critiques traditional productivity metrics and introduces the SPACE framework, emphasizing holistic assessment that includes developer satisfaction. She advocates for deep work sessions, showcasing their potential to boost productivity by 50%, and shares insights on future AI roles in software development.