Boosted Developer Efficiency with AI-Powered Workflows

Optimized developer workflows with WeCode, an AI tool for refactorization, test case generation, and documentation, automating tasks for seamless efficiency.

App name / Client

Wecode, 2023

My Role

Research, Conecptualization, Design, Usability testing, Dev handoff

Industry

Artificial Intelligence, Internal tool

Platform

Web and Tab

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INTRODUCTION

Where Did It All Begin?

In 2023, an organization approached us with a bold idea: reduce the tedious tasks developers face daily by leveraging AI. While essential, these tasks were time-consuming and prevented developers from focusing on more creative and impactful problem-solving.


They were curious if we could automate repetitive tasks while ensuring seamless integration into existing developer workflows.  

UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

Conversation With Developers

To get started, I conducted interviews with developers from the organization to gain insights into their workflows, challenges, and specific needs.Here are some key questions I asked:

  • How do you spend your day?
    • What tasks feel the most frustrating?
      • What would make your work easier?

        and multiple follow up questions to the above answers.

        Some Statements That Summarizes It All:

        PROBLEM DEFINATION

        What We Learned

        After conducting the interviews, I carefully reviewed all the notes and data gathered. I then analyzed these insights to identify some key challenges and problems that we need to solve first.

        BRAINSTORMING & EXPLORATION

        Shaping Solutions with the Team

        I conducted brainstorming sessions with my team to ideate potential solutions.

        Prioritization of Features

        Following a brainstorming session, I developed an Impact/Effort Matrix to evaluate and prioritize the ideas generated during the discussion. This matrix helped categorize tasks based on their potential impact and the effort required, providing clarity and focus for the next steps.

        DESIGN PROCESS

        Site Maps & User Flows

        Developed site maps and user flows to clearly visualize the overall structure and interactions, ensuring seamless collaboration by regularly discussing them with the team to gather feedback, maintain alignment, and keep everyone on the same page.

        Wireframes & Prototypes

        • Designed low-fidelity wireframes to validate layout and flow.
          • Built interactive prototypes for usability testing.
            • Iterated on designs based on feedback and testing results.
              THE RESULTS - HIGHLIGHTING SOME FEATURES

              AI Automation

              Reduced repetitive work with:

              • Refactorization
                • Automated test case creation
                  • Streamlined documentation creation.

                    Code Comparison

                    Easily compare your code before and after refactoring and make adjustment accordingly.

                    GitLab Integration and Flexible File Handling

                    Simplified workflows by allowing developers to connect directly to their repositories and process multiple files simultaneously.

                    OUTCOME & IMPACT

                    Real Results for Developers

                    WeCode transformed the way developers worked with GitLab:

                    KEY TAKEAWAYS

                    Lessons Learned

                    CONCLUSION

                    Final Thoughts

                    The Wecode project demonstrated how user-centered design and collaboration can lead to impactful solutions. By automating repetitive tasks, we empowered developers to work smarter, not harder, paving the way for future innovations.