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AI coding tool ROI calculator

Estimate developer time saved against review burden, regression risk, and tool governance.

Fast answerA realistic ROI view: where the tool saves time, where it increases review load, and which teams should pilot first.

Inputs

What to collect

Developer count	Users expected to use completion, chat, test generation, or code review features.
Task mix	Boilerplate, refactor, test writing, debugging, architecture, or review.
Review cost	Extra time spent validating generated code and catching subtle regressions.

Method

How to use it

1	Pilot with measurable tasks, not general enthusiasm.
2	Track accepted code, rejected code, test failures, and review time.
3	Expand only where quality and cycle time both improve.

Output

How to read the result

Strong fit	Tests and scaffolding	Repeatable patterns often produce clear time savings.
Mixed fit	Large refactors	Can help exploration but requires careful review.
Weak fit	Unowned generated code	Speed is not ROI if maintainability drops.

Thresholds

Useful vs risky

Healthy	Pilot shows cycle-time improvement with no rise in escaped defects.
Risky	The business case counts generated lines instead of reviewed, shipped work.

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