Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For S03E02 - AI and Software Engineering
Nov 6, 2024
Explore the revolutionary role of AI in software engineering, from boosting productivity with tools like GitHub Copilot to enhancing coding efficiency. Personal anecdotes highlight AI's impact on learning and managing technical debt. Delve into the limitations of AI in travel planning and the ethical implications surrounding data privacy. Hear about the potential obsolescence of programmers and the shift in educational methods, as well as discover innovative AI tools empowering personal productivity and creative tasks.
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AI As Productivity Multiplier
- AI serves primarily as a productivity and problem‑solving amplifier for engineers and managers.
- It speeds setups, summarization, and mundane legal or documentation tasks so humans focus on higher‑value work.
Stack Traces Turned Into Fast Fixes
- Mitra used GPT to debug local Android setup and find missing permissions quickly.
- She pasted stack traces and resolved build and proxy issues that previously blocked progress.
From No‑Frontend To Shipping With GPT
- Louie used GPT to build front ends and learn Tailwind quickly while accepting early tech debt.
- He iterates with the model, then asks it later to help pay down that tech debt effectively.