Research: Quantifying GitHub Copilot’s impact in the enterprise with Accenture

Research on GitHub Copilot’s Impact in the Enterprise with Accenture

In a collaborative study with Accenture, the impact of GitHub Copilot on developers in enterprise settings was analyzed. The research revealed several key findings:

1. Improved Developer Satisfaction

• 90% of developers felt more fulfilled in their jobs with GitHub Copilot.
• 95% reported enjoying coding more with Copilot’s assistance.
• Over 80% of Accenture participants successfully adopted GitHub Copilot, with a 96% success rate among initial users.

2. Usage Patterns and Adoption

• More than 50,000 organizations have incorporated GitHub Copilot.
• 67% of Accenture developers used Copilot at least 5 days a week.
• The average usage frequency was 3.4 days per week.

3. Impact on Development Processes

• An 84% increase in successful builds was noted at Accenture.
• 90% of developers committed code suggested by GitHub Copilot.
• 91% of teams merged pull requests containing Copilot-generated code.
• Developers retained 88% of Copilot-generated characters in their editor.

4. Evaluating Impact

Organizations can leverage a methodological approach encompassing quantitative, qualitative, and operational data to measure GitHub Copilot's impact.

5. Real-World Impact

Transitioning from lab studies to real-world scenarios, GitHub Copilot's influence on developers' daily work has been significant, facilitated by widespread adoption among businesses and enterprises.

For more details on quantifying GitHub Copilot's impact and insights from the Accenture collaboration, refer to the full research findings and methodologies.