GitHub's Eirini Kalliamvakou shares valuable insights from the 2025 Octoverse report, focusing on GitHub Copilot's role in pull requests, developer onboarding, and team dynamics.

Eirini Kalliamvakou Discusses Copilot and AI Trends in the 2025 Octoverse Report

In this video, Eirini Kalliamvakou, Research Advisor at GitHub, explores key findings from the 2025 Octoverse report, emphasizing how the GitHub Copilot agent is reshaping software development practices.

Key Topics Covered

• Impact of Copilot Agent on Pull Requests:
  • Analysis of how GitHub Copilot integrates with pull requests and influences the review process.
• Developer Onboarding with Copilot:
  • Discussion on how Copilot helps new developers become productive more quickly within teams.
• Evolving AI Sentiment:
  • Examination of shifts in developer attitudes toward AI-driven tooling and automation.
• AI's Effect on Team Dynamics:
  • Insights into how Copilot and AI tools are changing collaboration and organizational structures.
• 2025 Octoverse Report Overview:
  • Summary of the report’s main findings and what they mean for the future of software development.

Learn More

• Octoverse 2025 Full Report
• Related Blog Post

GitHub continues to be a hub for innovation, and insights like these help organizations understand how AI and tools like Copilot are transforming workflows, onboarding, and developer experiences.