CodeIF: Benchmarking the Instruction-Following Capabilities of Large Language Models for Code Generation
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| author | Yan, Kaiwen Guo, Hongcheng Shi, Xuanqing Cao, Shaosheng Di, Donglin Li, Zhoujun |
| author_facet | Yan, Kaiwen Guo, Hongcheng Shi, Xuanqing Cao, Shaosheng Di, Donglin Li, Zhoujun |
| contents | With the rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs), the demand for robust instruction-following capabilities in code generation tasks has grown significantly. Code generation not only facilitates faster prototyping and automated testing, but also augments developer efficiency through improved maintainability and reusability of code. In this paper, we introduce CodeIF, the first benchmark specifically designed to assess the abilities of LLMs to adhere to task-oriented instructions within diverse code generation scenarios. CodeIF encompasses a broad range of tasks, including function synthesis, error debugging, algorithmic refactoring, and code explanation, thereby providing a comprehensive suite to evaluate model performance across varying complexity levels and programming domains. We conduct extensive experiments with LLMs, analyzing their strengths and limitations in meeting the demands of these tasks. The experimental results offer valuable insights into how well current models align with human instructions, as well as the extent to which they can generate consistent, maintainable, and contextually relevant code. Our findings not only underscore the critical role that instruction-following LLMs can play in modern software development, but also illuminate pathways for future research aimed at enhancing their adaptability, reliability, and overall effectiveness in automated code generation. CodeIF data and code are publicly available: https://github.com/lin-rany/codeIF |
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| spellingShingle | CodeIF: Benchmarking the Instruction-Following Capabilities of Large Language Models for Code Generation Yan, Kaiwen Guo, Hongcheng Shi, Xuanqing Cao, Shaosheng Di, Donglin Li, Zhoujun Software Engineering Machine Learning With the rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs), the demand for robust instruction-following capabilities in code generation tasks has grown significantly. Code generation not only facilitates faster prototyping and automated testing, but also augments developer efficiency through improved maintainability and reusability of code. In this paper, we introduce CodeIF, the first benchmark specifically designed to assess the abilities of LLMs to adhere to task-oriented instructions within diverse code generation scenarios. CodeIF encompasses a broad range of tasks, including function synthesis, error debugging, algorithmic refactoring, and code explanation, thereby providing a comprehensive suite to evaluate model performance across varying complexity levels and programming domains. We conduct extensive experiments with LLMs, analyzing their strengths and limitations in meeting the demands of these tasks. The experimental results offer valuable insights into how well current models align with human instructions, as well as the extent to which they can generate consistent, maintainable, and contextually relevant code. Our findings not only underscore the critical role that instruction-following LLMs can play in modern software development, but also illuminate pathways for future research aimed at enhancing their adaptability, reliability, and overall effectiveness in automated code generation. CodeIF data and code are publicly available: https://github.com/lin-rany/codeIF |
| title | CodeIF: Benchmarking the Instruction-Following Capabilities of Large Language Models for Code Generation |
| topic | Software Engineering Machine Learning |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.19166 |