AI is rapidly changing the job market, but who benefits? Explore a new framework that looks beyond skill level to AI’s relative performance, revealing how automation and augmentation play out within occupations and hinting at the jobs best positioned for growth in the AI era.
The “Father of Java” reflects on 30 years of the iconic language, its evolution, and its future. James Gosling shares candid thoughts on Oracle’s stewardship, open source, the JVM’s stunning progress, and offers a pragmatic, often witty, take on the current AI hype.
Ever feel AI makes your thoughts irrelevant? Join us as we explore the “AI sedation” effect – how LLMs provide answers without the intellectual growth from the journey, and why writing things down might be more crucial than ever for software developers.
AI is here to supercharge productivity and democratize programming, but it won’t replace human developers. GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke unpacks the critical skills needed in the AI era: code literacy, system thinking, and the continuous pursuit of learning to keep pace with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Is technical blogging dead when AI scrapes all the answers? This episode explores why writing about tech still matters. We discuss the benefits beyond readership – concrete learning, portfolio building, and the rare, but real, buzz of helping others.
Feeling stuck? Turns out, you don’t need permission to build remarkable things. Discover how leveraging code and media bypasses gatekeepers. We unpack real-world examples of individuals creating leverage and discuss why agency is the ultimate differentiator in the age of AI. Stop waiting, start building.
AI copilots promise efficiency but risk eroding core developer skills. What happens when we blindly trust black boxes and sacrifice algorithmic thinking, debugging, and code quality? This episode explores the potential downsides of over-reliance and advocates for augmenting, not replacing, human expertise.
Are you letting AI write for you? Discover why relying on large language models might hinder your creative output and muddy your authentic voice, especially in tech. We unpack the subtle signs of AI-generated text and challenge you to value your unique perspective.
Think AI can replace your code reviews? Think again. Discover where AI falls short, why human context is king, and how these digital sidekicks can actually empower developers to build better software, faster. Tune in!
Forget complex AI architectures. Discover how a single SQLite table and a handful of cron jobs can conjure a surprisingly capable personal assistant. Learn how to build your own hackable AI butler powered by simple data and creative prompting.
AI is surging productivity, but what’s the hidden cost for developers? Discover how prompt engineering could erode the deep focus and creative “flow” that makes coding sing. Join us as we probe this quiet concern and ponder the future of happiness in an AI-accelerated tech landscape.
The rise of AI sent shivers down your spine—is your job obsolete? Fear not! Chris and Amy reveal why coding is evolving, not dying. Learn how AI turbocharges development and discover the true superpowers that will keep you indispensable in the software world.