This research provides a comprehensive qualitative assessment of LLMs' impact on professional software development based on interviews with early-adopter developers.

• Developer Productivity: LLMs significantly enhance coding efficiency, debugging, and refactoring workflows
• Learning & Growth: AI tools serve as valuable resources for personal and professional development
• Process Integration: Early adopters are creating novel workflows that blend AI capabilities with human expertise
• Adoption Challenges: The study identifies key barriers including trust issues and integration complexities

For engineering teams, this research offers valuable insights into how AI can be effectively integrated into development processes while highlighting practical implementation challenges that must be addressed.

LLMs' Reshaping of People, Processes, Products, and Society in Software Development: A Comprehensive Exploration with Early Adopters