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Lessons learned: Integrating GenAI in software development

Generative AI promises to transform software delivery, but where does it create measurable value in practice? Is the reality as impressive as the hype? NashTech's trial of generative AI in software development reveals where GenAI accelerated productivity, improved quality and delivered the greatest impact for development teams.

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uplift in coding productivity for greenfield development work

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improvement in unit testing productivity without compromising quality

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of participating developers reported positive feedback and wanted to continue using the GenAI tool after the pilot

What you'll discover

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  • The reality of productivity gains

    Where GenAI delivered measurable improvements in coding efficiency and where its impact was more limited.
  • Accelerating software testing.

    How GenAI significantly improved unit testing productivity while maintaining quality and coverage
  • Improving code quality

    The impact of GenAI on software quality, including reductions in code issues identified through automated analysis.
  • Lessons from live client delivery

    Key insights gained from running a structured GenAI pilot across five active client projects.
  • Building a successful adoption strategy

    The practical considerations for introducing GenAI into software development teams, including training, governance, prompt engineering and ongoing tool evaluation.
  • How to use this whitepaper

    This whitepaper is designed for technology leaders who want an evidence-based view of GenAI adoption in software development. Use it to benchmark your own AI initiatives, understand where productivity gains are most likely to be realised, and identify the practical considerations needed to implement GenAI effectively and responsibly within development teams.

  • Who this whitepaper is for

    This whitepaper is for CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Engineering, Software Development Managers and technology leaders looking to turn AI ambition into measurable delivery outcomes. It's also valuable for engineering, innovation and transformation teams responsible for improving developer productivity, software quality and delivery performance through GenAI adoption.

Expert insights

Beyond the hype: the reality of GenAI in software development.

Discover what happened when NashTech tested GenAI across five live client projects. Download the whitepaper to uncover proven productivity gains, implementation lessons and practical guidance for adopting AI within software delivery teams.

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