Enhancing Developer Efficiency with GitHub Copilot
Research: Quantifying GitHub Copilot’s impact in the enterprise with Accenture 🔗

Research conducted with Accenture revealed that GitHub Copilot significantly enhances developer efficiency, satisfaction, and code quality in enterprise settings. Developers using Copilot reported coding up to 55% faster and expressed increased confidence in their work, with 90% feeling more fulfilled in their roles. The adoption rate was high, with over 80% of participants integrating Copilot into their daily routines. The study, which involved randomized controlled trials and surveys, demonstrated improvements in pull request rates and successful builds, indicating higher code quality. Overall, GitHub Copilot not only improved productivity but also contributed to a better developer experience.
What percentage of developers felt more fulfilled when using GitHub Copilot?
90% of developers reported feeling more fulfilled in their jobs when utilizing GitHub Copilot.
How quickly did developers adopt GitHub Copilot?
Over 80% of Accenture developers successfully adopted GitHub Copilot, with 43% finding it "extremely easy to use."
What improvements were observed in code quality after using GitHub Copilot?
There was an 8.69% increase in pull requests and a 15% increase in pull request merge rates, indicating improved code quality among developers using GitHub Copilot.