Paper Number
ECIS2026-2321
Paper Type
CRP
Abstract
Generative AI (GenAI) tools have become prominent in information systems development (ISD). These tools, such as OpenAI Codex, Lovable, Cursor, Google Stitch and Claude Code, now offer developers capabilities for various ISD tasks, including rapid prototyping, code generation, code review, system design and codebase refactoring. In this study, we interviewed 15 professionals in GenAI-driven development to explore how their companies are currently leveraging GenAI tools, and what impacts these tools have had on working arrangements, workforce recruitment, and professional re-training needs. Our findings reveal four distinct but overlapping use cases through which GenAI tools are harnessed for ISD: (1) as personal assistants; (2) integrated into existing working practices; (3) agentic ISD with human-in-the-loop; and, in certain limited cases, (4) agentic ISD with automatic code inspection. These four cases have become increasingly prevalent as foundational GenAI technologies have advanced, and they already impose fundamental shifts in ISD practices such as agile methods.
Recommended Citation
Laato, Samuli; Birkstedt, Teemu; and Mäntymäki, Matti, "Generative AI In Professional Information System Development -Insights From Industry Experts" (2026). ECIS 2026 Proceedings. 11.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/ecis2026/isd_pm/isd_pm/11
Generative AI In Professional Information System Development -Insights From Industry Experts
Generative AI (GenAI) tools have become prominent in information systems development (ISD). These tools, such as OpenAI Codex, Lovable, Cursor, Google Stitch and Claude Code, now offer developers capabilities for various ISD tasks, including rapid prototyping, code generation, code review, system design and codebase refactoring. In this study, we interviewed 15 professionals in GenAI-driven development to explore how their companies are currently leveraging GenAI tools, and what impacts these tools have had on working arrangements, workforce recruitment, and professional re-training needs. Our findings reveal four distinct but overlapping use cases through which GenAI tools are harnessed for ISD: (1) as personal assistants; (2) integrated into existing working practices; (3) agentic ISD with human-in-the-loop; and, in certain limited cases, (4) agentic ISD with automatic code inspection. These four cases have become increasingly prevalent as foundational GenAI technologies have advanced, and they already impose fundamental shifts in ISD practices such as agile methods.
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