Editing Idea:Human-AI Software Development Continuum (section)

=== The Experience-Performance Paradox ===

'''Discovery:''' Contrary to conventional expectations, more experienced developers often demonstrate lower initial productivity gains when adopting AI tools compared to junior developers.

'''Evidence Base:'''
* Junior developers achieve 21-40% productivity improvements versus 7-16% for senior developers<ref>GitHub Copilot Productivity Analysis. (2024). ''Developer Experience Research''. Comparative productivity study across experience levels.</ref>
* Experienced developers require 19% longer adaptation periods for AI tool integration
* Developers with 5+ years experience show more pronounced initial performance degradation

'''Implications:'''
* Training strategies must account for experience-dependent adaptation patterns
* Senior developer skepticism and workflow disruption require targeted intervention
* Organizations should expect different adoption trajectories based on team composition