# Developers' Perceptions on the Impact of ChatGPT in Software Development: A Survey

**Authors:** Thiago S. Vaillant, Felipe Deveza de Almeida, Paulo Anselmo M. S. Neto, Cuiyun Gao, Jan Bosch, Eduardo Santana de Almeida  
**arXiv:** [2405.12195](https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.12195)  
**Date:** 2024-05-20  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/arxiv-id/2405.12195v1/

## Key points

- Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have advanced natural language processing capabilities and diverse applications.
- There is a lack of research on how the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Engineering (SE) affects software developers' practices and perspectives.
- A survey involving 207 software developers was conducted to investigate the impact of ChatGPT on software development aspects.
- The study aimed to assess how ChatGPT influences software quality, productivity, and job satisfaction among developers.
- Developers' expectations for future adaptations of ChatGPT, concerns about potential job displacement due to AI advancements, and views on regulatory interventions were explored.
- The research was led by authors from various universities including Federal University of Bahia, Harbin Institute of Technology, and Chalmers University of Technology.
- The study spanned 31 pages and included 9 figures for a detailed analysis of developers' perceptions regarding ChatGPT's impact in software development.
- This research highlights the increasing integration of AI technologies like ChatGPT into software development processes and emphasizes the importance of understanding developers' perspectives in managing these changes effectively.

## Summary

In the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and similar systems, there has been a significant advancement in their natural language processing capabilities and wide-ranging applications. Despite the growing recognition of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Engineering (SE), there remains a dearth of research exploring how this convergence influences the practices and perspectives of software developers. To address this gap, a survey was conducted involving 207 software developers to investigate the impact of ChatGPT on various aspects of software development. The study aimed to assess how ChatGPT influences software quality, productivity, and job satisfaction among developers. Additionally, it delved into developers' expectations concerning future adaptations of ChatGPT, apprehensions regarding potential job displacement due to AI advancements, and viewpoints on regulatory interventions in this domain. The research was led by authors Thiago S. Vaillant, Felipe Deveza de Almeida, Paulo Anselmo M. S. Neto from Federal University of Bahia, Cuiyun Gao from Harbin Institute of Technology, Jan Bosch from Chalmers University of Technology, and Eduardo Santana de Almeida from Federal University of Bahia. This comprehensive study spanned 31 pages and included 9 figures to provide a detailed analysis of developers' perceptions regarding the impact of ChatGPT in software development. Overall,this research sheds light on the evolving landscape where AI technologies like ChatGPT are increasingly integrated into software development processes and highlights the importance of understanding developers' perspectives in navigating these changes effectively.