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Ask HN: Academic Study on AI's Impact on Software Development — Researchers Recruiting Practitioners
Researchers posted an Ask HN recruiting software developers for an academic study on AI's real impact on software development workflows. The 28-point thread with 14 comments shows practitioners engaging seriously with the question of measuring AI coding productivity rigorously rather than relying on anecdotes. The timing is notable — coming amid the slop debate, vibe coding backlash, and Red Hat's mandated Agentic SDLC, there's clear demand for actual data on what AI coding tools do to development quality and speed.
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