Archive - Engineering Enablement

How Faire's platform team built an AI code review agent

A closer look at how Faire is putting AI to work beyond just code generation.

Aug 13 •

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Unpacking METR’s findings: Does AI slow developers down?

Why the slowdown occurred, and advice for using AI tools more effectively.

Aug 6 •

July 2025

Measuring engineering productivity in the AI era

How to track AI's impact, keep an eye on quality, and use metrics to drive action.

Jul 30 •

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METR’s study on how AI affects developer productivity

In this study, developers were 19% slower when using AI.

Jul 23 •

Introducing the AI Measurement Framework

A research-based approach for measuring the impact of AI-assisted engineering in your organization.

Jul 9 •

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How Snowflake’s DevProd team operates

The communication channels, rhythms, and principles that made Snowflake’s DevProd team one of the most trusted teams in the company.

Jul 2 •

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June 2025

How much does AI impact development speed?

A randomized trial at Google estimates a 21% speed boost from AI coding tools.

Jun 25 •

How to communicate the reality of AI-assisted engineering in today’s hype cycle

Show real use cases, outline the cost of enablement, and tell a story with data.

Jun 11 •

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May 2025

Setting targets for developer productivity metrics

How to set goals on the right types of metrics while avoiding common pitfalls.

May 28 •

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Findings from Microsoft’s 3-week study on Copilot use

After three weeks of using Copilot, developers felt more positive about the tool and AI overall, but they also emphasized the ongoing need to carefully…

May 21 •

How Google is accelerating code migrations with AI

Google cuts code migration time in half by automating tasks with AI.

May 14 •

Characterizing a high-functioning team

Developers on high-functioning teams are more productive, more satisfied in their roles, and more confident in their team’s ability to ship high-quality…

May 7 •

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