Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Themes in Technology Radar Vol.32
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Apr 17, 2025 
Neal Ford and Birgitta Böckeler, both members of the Doppler team at ThoughtWorks, dive into the intriguing findings of the latest Technology Radar. They discuss the rise of supervised agents in coding, emphasizing the balance needed between AI assistance and code quality. The conversation also covers the evolving landscape of observability in applications using large language models and the vital role of Retrieval-Augmented Generation in enhancing AI accuracy, all while strategizing how to navigate the rapid advancements in technology.
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Supervised Agents in Coding Assistants
- Supervised agents in coding assistants combine human oversight with AI automation for safer, more accurate coding assistance.
- Developers remain essential for supervision to avoid complacency and maintain code quality.
Observability Is Essential
- Adopt observability as a core practice for AI and distributed systems to understand behavior and performance.
- Use standards like OpenTelemetry to enable consistent monitoring across platforms and tools.
Rise of Retrieval in RAG
- Retrieval in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) sees a surge in innovation to reduce AI hallucinations.
- Effective retrieval methods are critical to grounding LLM outputs in accurate context and data.