AI Pair Programming Transforming Software Development with Intelligent Coding Assistants

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Dr. D. Richard, Thenmozhi B

Abstract

 AI pair programming uses Large Language Models (LLMs) and code-transformer architectures to support modern software development. This paper examines how AI coding assistants improve code completion, developer productivity, software testing, API exploration, and software maintenance. These tools help reduce repetitive coding tasks and increase development efficiency. However, they may also introduce security vulnerabilities, logical errors, hallucinated dependencies, and code quality issues. To address these challenges, a human-in-the-loop workflow that incorporates Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), security analysis, automated testing, and human code review is recommended. Such an approach helps improve the reliability, security, and overall quality of AI-generated code while maintaining the benefits of AI-assisted software development.

Keywords

AI Pair Programming, Software Security, RAG, Large Language Models, Code Generation, Human-in-the-Loop.

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