Beyond the hype: What user research tells us about agentic Android workflows

As AI evolves from simple autocomplete to complex agentic partners, Android development is fundamentally shifting. Amidst the industry hype, there is very little hard data on how developers actually interact with these tools day-to-day. What does human-AI collaboration look like in the trenches?

In this 20-minute lightning talk, we move past marketing assumptions to share direct findings from a recent mixed-methods user research study. We’ll decode the realities of AI-assisted building, breaking down the fluid "working modes" that technical and non-technical builders use when partnering with AI. Finally, we’ll uncover the shared aspirations and anxieties of agentic coding.

While these are early insights rather than definitive guidance, examining these behavioral mechanics will give you a framework to evaluate your own workflow and spark vital conversations with your team as you prepare for the next generation of agentic IDEs.