Episode 098 - Generative AI and How It Is Redefining Developer Roles Today With Alyssa
Lee
Oct 24, 2023
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In this episode, Alyssa Lee, Senior Go-To-Market (GTM) Specialist - Customer Success (AI / ML) at Amazon Web Services, discusses the evolving definition of developers and the impact of generative AI. They explore the fusion of human interaction and AI, highlighting the potential of AI understanding natural language like a best friend. The chapter also delves into the importance of effective communication in managing AI technologies and teases exciting announcements for the future of AI.
Generative AI expands the pool of developers by allowing them to describe what they want in everyday language.
Advancements in modality, like using natural language prompts, simplify interaction with AI services, enabling individuals with diverse backgrounds to create applications.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Developer Experience
Generative AI is making it easier for developers to trigger outputs using more natural language, shifting the definition of developers. Instead of exclusively relying on coding skills, developers can now describe what they want in everyday language, expanding the pool of people who can develop applications.
The Importance of Modality in AI
Modality refers to the input method for AI services. The podcast discusses how advancements in modality, such as using more natural language prompts, are simplifying the interaction with AI services. This shift allows individuals with diverse backgrounds to leverage AI and ML technologies to create applications.
The Role of Theory and Basics
While the accessibility of AI and ML tools is increasing, understanding the foundational theory and basics behind coding is crucial. Knowing the fundamentals allows developers to have a deeper understanding of how AI models work, debug effectively, and ensures the quality and compliance of applications.
The Future of AI Development
The podcast predicts rapid advancements and innovations in the AI industry, with exciting developments expected within the coming months. The focus will be on improving current AI and ML services, refining modality, and optimizing developer experience. The speaker highlights the upcoming AWS re:Invent event as a platform for unveiling new services and engaging with customers.
In this episode, Linda and Dave welcome back Alyssa Lee, Senior Go-To-Market
(GTM) Specialist - Customer Success (AI / ML) at Amazon Web Services.
The world of development is rapidly changing, and so is the definition of a 'developer'.
Dive into this enlightening episode as we explore the fast-paced evolution of AI technology
and its profound impact on the developer experience. From the rise of Generative AI to the
game-changing Amazon CodeWhisperer, discover how real-time code recommendations are
revolutionizing productivity.
Alyssa, our expert in Customer Success, sheds light on the transformative power of natural
language in coding, making it as simple as chatting with a friend. As low-code solutions
gain traction, where does GenAI fit in? And with these advancements, who really is the
developer of today and tomorrow?
Tune in to explore the future where creativity meets code, and everyone can be a developer!
Alyssa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssaleeco/
Alyssa's Photography: https://gallery.alyssalee-photography.com/
Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindavivah
Linda’s Website: https://lindavivah.com/
Linda on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah
Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/
Linda’s Medium: https://medium.com/@LindaVivah
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/
[TRAINING] Coursera - AWS Cloud Technology Consultant Professional Certificate -
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/aws-cloud-technology-consultant
[YOUTUBE] Alyssa's re:Invent 2023 Talk - AWS re:Invent 2023 - Build and run it: Streamline
DevOps with machine learning on AWS (DOP207) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3BZ0DhwHA
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