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João Pedro Mota
João Pedro Mota

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GitHub Copilot Adoption and Use Behaviour

Hey devs! 👋

I’m currently working on my master’s thesis and I need your help.

My research explores how developers are adopting GitHub Copilot — not just whether they’re using it, but why they choose to, how it fits into their workflow, and what actually drives that adoption. Not just hype — we're talking real behavioural insight.

In other words: I’m mixing code with behavioural science. 💡

To do this, I’m using well-established models from Information Systems research, like UTAUT2 (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology), which helps explain technology adoption based on factors like performance expectancy, effort, and habit.


If you're 18+ and have ~5 minutes, I’d really appreciate your input in this short, anonymous survey:

👉 Click here to take the survey 👈

All responses are completely anonymous and used only for academic research. I’m close to reaching my target — just need a few more to wrap up the data collection phase. But I need them ASAP to stay on track!


And because no call for help is complete without a proper meme:

“The beacons are lit! My thesis calls for aid!”
“And Rohan Dev.to will answer.”

If you know someone else who’s using Copilot and might be up for sharing their experience, feel free to pass it along. Every bit helps.

Thanks so much — and may your build never break. 🧑‍💻🔥

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