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tags:: #zotero title:: @Rethinking Software Engineering in the Foundation Model Era: From Task-Driven AI Copilots to Goal-Driven AI Pair Programmers item-type:: journalArticle original-title:: Rethinking Software Engineering in the Foundation Model Era: From Task-Driven AI Copilots to Goal-Driven AI Pair Programmers language:: en authors:: Ahmed E Hassan, Gustavo A Oliva, Dayi Lin, Boyuan Chen, Zhen Ming library-catalog:: Zotero links:: Local library, Web library
- Abstract
- The advent of Foundation Models (FMs) and AI-powered copilots has transformed the landscape of software development, offering unprecedented code completion capabilities and enhancing developer productivity. However, the current task-driven nature of these copilots falls short in addressing the broader goals and complexities inherent in software engineering (SE). In this paper, we propose a paradigm shift towards goal-driven AI-powered pair programmers that collaborate with human developers in a more holistic and context-aware manner. We envision AI pair programmers that are goal-driven, human partners, SE-aware, and self-learning. These AI partners engage in iterative, conversation-driven development processes, aligning closely with human goals and facilitating informed decision-making. We discuss the desired attributes of such AI pair programmers and outline key challenges that must be addressed to realize this vision. Ultimately, our work represents a shift from AI-augmented SE to AI-transformed SE by replacing code completion with a collaborative partnership between humans and AI that enhances both productivity and software quality.
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- Hassan et al. - Rethinking Software Engineering in the Foundation Model Era From Task-Driven AI Copilots to Goal-Dr.pdf {{zotero-imported-file PZH6CLWR, "Hassan et al. - Rethinking Software Engineering in the Foundation Model Era From Task-Driven AI Copilots to Goal-Dr.pdf"}}