AI in business: how we’re increasing efficiency in software development

AI is revolutionizing how we work, making every process faster, more efficient, and less costly.

Over the years, AI has become a core part of our strategy at 1902 Software. We’ve previously talked about how we use AI/machine learning in creating project estimates back in 2019, when AI was not yet as mainstream as it is today. In December last year, we launched WriteText.ai — an AI product description generator for WooCommerce, Magento, and Shopify. Behind the scenes, we have been weaving AI into a lot more (if not all) of our processes. Whether internal workflows or production techniques, AI is at the forefront of our every strategy.

In this blog, we’ll take you through several AI tools we’ve integrated into our processes and how they’re transforming the way we work. We’re doing all this not just to keep up with the times, but to actually set the pace in the industry. After all, if your software development partner is not yet using AI, are you sure you’re getting the most value out of modern technology?

AI meeting summarizer

Imagine every detail of your meetings, captured and clarified without lifting a finger. Our AI meeting summarizer is a game-changer for how we manage projects at 1902 Software.

Using transcripts automatically recorded during the meeting, this in-house developed tool analyzes the meeting and provides a concise summary as well as a full report of:

• To-do by 1902 Software;
• Action items for the client;
• Suggested tasks, i.e., possible related tasks based on what was discussed in the meeting;
• Anticipated questions and talking points to lend structure to the next meeting;
• Key insights about the project;
• Upselling opportunities based on the tasks discussed;
• Mood analyzer to spot potential issues from a mile away; and
• Evaluation for the 1902 Software personnel, to improve how we conduct meetings.

What do you get out of this as a 1902 Software client?

• Full transparency, for one. Meeting summaries are usually posted to the project workgroup in our project management system within a few minutes after the end of the call. This makes sure nothing gets lost in translation and everyone on the team is on the same page.
• Your project manager gets to focus on more important aspects of the project. Instead of manually creating a report for the meeting, your project manager can dedicate their time and resources to actually getting things done. With the meeting report available shortly after your meetings, tasks are also delegated faster to developers and other members of the team.

AI-powered task planner

Input a task title and get a comprehensive, AI-generated plan in a few seconds — this is the stuff that project managers’ dreams are made of.

Our AI-powered task planner lets project managers input a simple task title and details from discussions with clients, and returns a comprehensive plan that consists of:

• Complete task description
• Bugs and potential solutions
• Suggestions to improve functionality
• Things to consider before development

Of course, any generative AI model can create a plan out of anything, but what makes our in-house tool more powerful is the years’ worth of data it is based on. Right from typing the task title, our AI sifts through our database to find relevant tasks completed in the past.

We have a record of all errors and bugs we have made over the past 22 years as well as the insights learned from these. Based on this data, our AI can then predict the possible bugs and errors we might make in a project before the developers even start coding so that they can be aware of them and hopefully not do them again. This, and the fact that AI will be doing a part of the coding will have a positive impact on the quality of the output.

This level of foresight minimizes risks and cuts down on delivery times, which means faster results for you.

AI-enhanced coding assistance: GitHub Copilot and Codeium

On the coding front, we’ve taken on some of the best AI tools in the business: GitHub Copilot and Codeium. These tools are like having an expert coder whispering in your ear, helping our developers with:

• Code completion - Both tools suggest code as developers type, speeding up the development process.
• Code generation - They can generate blocks of code or entire functions from brief descriptions, greatly reducing development time.
• Quality enhancements - Offer suggestions for code optimization and error correction, leading to robust software solutions.

Aside from these, we’re using a host of other tools — some third-party commercial tools available in the market, and others we have developed and trained ourselves as we constantly explore more ways to improve our development processes with AI. We also use AI for code review, running through the source code and identifying bugs before they’re sent to our testing department.

The benefits of using these coding assistants go without saying, but as a 1902 Software client, you can expect to enjoy quicker turnaround times, access to latest coding techniques and technologies, and a more reliable code which means fewer bugs and maintenance issues down the line.

Creative and routine tasks automation

Beyond coding and project management, we also apply AI to more creative and routine aspects of our work.

In design, for example, we utilize Adobe Photoshop’s generative AI features to refresh otherwise boring photos by generating backgrounds based only on a few lines of description. We’re also constantly on the lookout for technologies that can improve the way we design mockups for websites, webshops, and apps.

In administrative tasks, ChatGPT has been a staple in each employee’s daily workflow. From writing emails and other quick forms of communication to more long-form documentation, we use AI to speed up writing and improve the quality of our texts across the board.

In marketing, AI has become almost like an honorary team member with how it continues to help our team in brainstorming ideas, coming up with fresh concepts to post on social media and use for advertising, creating blogs, and maintaining website content. This allows the team to explore more creative avenues and spend less time on the tedious tasks.

Conclusion

Integrating AI into our business isn't just about keeping up with technology—it's about leading with it. The tools we've adopted have streamlined our processes, enhanced the quality of our services, and offered tangible benefits to our clients. And with the way that the technology is advancing, we can only imagine how much more efficient and optimized our workflow will be in the years ahead.

We invite you to experience firsthand how our AI-enhanced services can benefit your projects and help you achieve your business goals.

We also offer AI development and automation solutions. Talk to us about pain points in your workflow and we’ll help you brainstorm how you can integrate AI to streamline and optimize your processes. No matter what industry you’re in and what kind of data you have, AI can probably make your work more efficient. We have a dedicated AI team who will guide you from planning and conceptualization to development and implementation.

Contact us today.