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Butler Microsoft Dear Diary

Dear Diary: A randomized controlled trial of Generative AI coding tools in the workplace

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Specific Type
Experimental AI usage evidence
Dataset Type
True panel/Longitudinal
Institution
Microsoft
Institution Type
Industry
Level of Focus
Individual
Most Granular Level
Individual developer level
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
2024
Frequency
Three-week diary study
Sample Size
228 developers (106 active)
Geographic Detail
Global (multinational company)
Occupational Classification
Software developers
Industrial Classification
Technology/Software
Other Classification
Prior AI experience; gender; initial AI attitudes
Key Variables
Perception changes; tool usefulness; job satisfaction; daily productivity; coding metrics
AI/Tech Tracking
GitHub Copilot usage patterns and perception changes
Access Details
Available from authors
Notes
84% reported positive changes in work practices; 66% noted shifts in feelings about work; increased AI enthusiasm over time

Key Papers

Butler, Suh, Haniyur & Hadley (2024)