Amazon Q AI Cuts Java 17 Upgrade Time, Saves $260M Annually

Aug 23, 2024, 04:00 AM

Amazon's new AI assistant, Amazon Q, has significantly reduced the time required for software development tasks, such as upgrading applications to Java 17. Traditionally, this process took about 50 developer-days, but with Amazon Q, it now only takes a few hours. This advancement not only enhances security but also cuts down infrastructure costs, resulting in an estimated $260 million in annualized efficiency gains. Furthermore, 79% of the code generated by the AI is merged without changes, contributing to a saving of 4,500 developer-years. Over 50% of production systems have been upgraded in six months, showcasing the substantial impact of AI in software development.