Welcome to Modern GenAI in Software Development

CSCI 6907/4907, Fall 2026

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools are rapidly changing how software is built, maintained, and reviewed. This seminar explores emerging topics in large language model (LLM)-based agentic software engineering, including: foundations of agentic development tools, agentic applications across the software development lifecycle, and methods for evaluating their effectiveness and impact on sociotechnical software systems in practice. The course combines paper reading, presentation, and discussion. This seminar is designed for students interested in exploring agentic software engineering; no prior experience with LLM-based tools is required.

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Logistics

• Instructor: Courtney Miller
• Email: courtney.miller@gwu.edu
• Office: SEH 4600
• Office hours: Mondays, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, SEH 4600
• Meetings: Mondays, 3:30 to 6:00 PM
• Room: ROME 204

Format

Each meeting centers on discussion of the assigned readings. One student leads the presentation and discussion of each paper, and everyone is expected to arrive ready to contribute. Short reading quizzes are given in class without advance notice. Four hands-on activities are completed during class over the course of the semester.

Component	Weight
Attendance	10%
In-class discussion participation	20%
Reading quizzes	30%
Paper presentation and discussion leading	20%
Hands-on activities	20%

Start here

1. Read the Syllabus.
2. Check the Schedule for this week’s reading.
3. Review the presentation guidance and rubric before your assigned session.