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Keeping software up to date is a massive headache for developers, filled with tedious and error-prone work. But what if a smart AI assistant could take over? In this video, we explore a recent study where researchers tasked GitHub's Copilot Agent Mode with automatically updating a critical Python library, SQLAlchemy, across ten different real-world projects.

The results were a fascinating mix of genius and failure. The AI agent proved to be incredibly skilled at identifying exactly what code needed to be changed, achieving perfect 'Migration Coverage' in half of the projects. However, knowing what to do and doing it correctly are two different things. The AI's changes often broke the applications, leading to a test pass rate below 40, showing that it struggled to preserve the software's functionality.

So, what does this mean for the future of programming? This research shows we are not yet at the stage of fully autonomous AI developers. But it does highlight incredible progress in AI's ability to analyze code. The future likely involves a partnership, where human developers guide these powerful AI agents, combining AI's speed with human experience and oversight.

Cited paper:
A. Almeida, L. Xavier & M. T. Valente (2025). Using Copilot Agent Mode to Automate Library Migration: A Quantitative Assessment. arXiv:2510.26699v1. http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.26699v1

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