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AI tools for software engineers, but without the hype – with Simon Willison (co-creator of Django)

The Pragmatic Engineer

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Coding Tools

This chapter explores the transformative journey of coding tools over the past two decades, spotlighting the impact of Firebug on JavaScript debugging and the rise of open source software. It delves into how modern advancements, including generative AI, have increased developer productivity and changed the landscape of software development.

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