No Nonsense Leadership #0120 - AI Assisted development with Nick Consentino
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Apr 11, 2025 
Nick Consentino, Engineering Manager at Microsoft and creator of the Dev Leader Weekly newsletter, dives into the transformative power of AI in software development. He discusses the advantages of tools like Co-pilot and ChatGPT for boosting productivity while warning about potential pitfalls. Nick emphasizes the need for developers to maintain strong domain knowledge and mentorship, spotlighting how AI should act as a collaborator rather than a replacement. He also shares insights on continuous learning and effective communication strategies for maximizing AI's potential.
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Copilot Experience
- Nick Cosentino initially found Copilot disappointing, like "glorified autocomplete".
- However, within a month, it predicted his coding intentions accurately, making coding significantly faster.
ChatGPT Use Cases
- Use ChatGPT for tasks like SQL queries, regular expressions, and refactoring code.
- Leverage it for brainstorming and design by exploring ideas and identifying potential oversights.
ChatGPT Coding Challenges
- Murray Robinson tried ChatGPT for coding but struggled with its complex, unhelpful suggestions.
- The code became increasingly elaborate and difficult to understand, hindering his progress.