Navigating the Tensions of AI in the SDLC

Jessica Lin
Francisco Gutiérrez
IEEE Software Magazine (2026)

Abstract

In this article we summarize findings from analyzing developers’ response to the prompt “Please share any thoughts or comments you have around how AI-powered tools have impacted your development workflow in the last three months”. We identify four tensions that developers must balance in their use of AI and suggest strategies practitioners can use to improve developer experience with AI.
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