{"id":24468,"date":"2025-10-29T15:36:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saarland-informatics-campus.de\/?post_type=sic_news&#038;p=24468"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T15:27:04","slug":"dfki-and-accenture-publish-joint-white-paper-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-transforming-the-software-development-process","status":"publish","type":"sic_news","link":"https:\/\/saarland-informatics-campus.de\/en\/piece-of-news\/dfki-and-accenture-publish-joint-white-paper-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-transforming-the-software-development-process\/","title":{"rendered":"DFKI and Accenture publish joint white paper \u201cGenerative AI in Software Engineering: Transforming the Software Development Process\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is fundamentally changing the way software is developed. In a comprehensive study with over 220 references, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Accenture examined the current state of the art and the practical implications of GenAI. The white paper outlines that the technology has the potential to profoundly transform the entire software development process, presenting both significant opportunities and new challenges for enterprises.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"news-text-wrap\">\n<p>The white paper outlines the technological foundations of GenAI, particularly the capabilities and limitations of large language models (LLMs). It describes the tools already available and explains the transition from the first AI code assistants to \u201cagentic AI for software engineering\u201d \u2013 advanced, autonomously operating systems that can perform complex tasks independently.<\/p>\n<p>The study examines the use of generative AI across all phases of the software development cycle and illustrates how collaboration between humans and AI-supported tools can be effective. It shows that GenAI can support the entire development process \u2013 from requirements management to creative solution design, implementation, and monitoring and validation. This allows software developers to focus more on creative and conceptual tasks while automating routine work.<\/p>\n<p>The study also clarifies that integrating GenAI significantly boosts productivity and efficiency throughout the entire development process. At the same time, it highlights the quality of the solutions produced and the role of human creativity in the development of innovative products. The authors emphasize the importance of a holistic end-to-end approach: humans and machines must complement each other in a targeted way. The introduction of GenAI should be gradual, controlled, and continuously adapted.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its significant potential, the study points to key challenges. Successfully implementing GenAI requires substantial effort from enterprises. It demands considerable investment, specialized expertise, and structured change management. It is crucial to consider potential pitfalls alongside the rapid development of technologies and tools, enabling a flexible response to new technological advances.<\/p>\n<p>The white paper concludes that simply using GenAI does not guarantee a competitive advantage. However, companies that ignore technological changes put their long-term competitiveness at risk. Conversely, those that implement generative AI in a strategic, responsible, and comprehensive way can gain a lasting advantage in an increasingly digital economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DFKI Press release:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfki.de\/en\/web\/news\/dfki-and-accenture-publish-joint-white-paper-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-transforming-the-software-development-process\">https:\/\/www.dfki.de\/en\/web\/news\/dfki-and-accenture-publish-joint-white-paper-generative-ai-in-software-engineering-transforming-the-software-development-process<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is fundamentally changing the way software is developed. In a comprehensive study with over 220 references, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Accenture examined the current state of the art and the practical implications of GenAI. 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