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The future of AI in software development | Inbal Shani (CPO of GitHub)

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Dec 1, 2023
Inbal Shani, the Chief Product Officer at GitHub and former leader at Amazon and Microsoft, delves into the evolving landscape of AI in software development. She shares insights on what aspects of AI are truly significant and tackles the misconception that AI will completely replace developers. Shani also highlights how GitHub Copilot enhances productivity while maintaining the creativity of coding. The conversation touches on fostering innovation within teams and the future of development practices, emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning.
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INSIGHT

AI Changes How Junior Devs Learn

  • Junior developers can use AI coding assistants to better understand systems and products.
  • This allows them to focus on the bigger picture instead of just the code itself.
INSIGHT

Generative AI Overhyped

  • Generative AI is overhyped; it won't replace humans soon.
  • Human creativity and innovation are irreplaceable, and AI needs human-generated data.
INSIGHT

AI-Driven Testing Underhyped

  • AI-driven testing is underhyped, despite its increasing importance.
  • More code generation necessitates better testing, from unit to penetration tests.
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