5 papers
Developer Productivity With and Without GitHub Copilot: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Case Study
Viktoria Stray, Elias Goldmann Brandtzæg, Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad +2
This study investigates the real-world impact of the generative AI (GenAI) tool GitHub Copilot on developer activity and perceived productivity. We conducted a mixed-methods case s…
Integrating Pair Programming as a Work Practice
Nina Haugland Andersen, Anastasiia Tkalich, Nils Brede Moe +4
Context: Pair programming (PP) is more relevant than ever. As modern systems grow in complexity, knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams have become essential. However, de…
Who "Controls" Where Work Shall be Done? State-of-Practice in Post-Pandemic Remote Work Regulation
Darja Smite, Nils Brede Moe, Maria Teresa Baldassarre +8
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered workplace structures, making remote work a widespread practice. While many employees advocate for flexibility, many employers reconsid…
Identifying Critical Dependencies in Large-Scale Continuous Software Engineering
Anastasiia Tkalich, Eriks Klotins, Nils Brede Moe
Continuous Software Engineering (CSE) is widely adopted in the industry, integrating practices such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Beyond technical as…
User Feedback in Continuous Software Engineering: Revealing the State-of-Practice
Anastasiia Tkalich, Eriks Klotins, Tor Sporsem +3
Context: Organizations opt for continuous delivery of incremental updates to deal with uncertainty and minimize waste. However, applying continuous engineering (CSE) practices requ…