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#92 - Rise of the AI Engineer with Shawn Wang
Dec 6, 2023
Shawn Wang, the coined term 'AI Engineer,' talks about the evolution of software development, the rise of AI engineers, AGI, and his 'smol-developer' project that facilitates quick project bootstrapping using prompt engineering.
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Quick takeaways
- The Small Developer project simplifies the process of starting a new code base by generating code based on prompts, making it easier for users to create one-off apps or small projects.
- Prompt engineering and AI engineering will become even more important skills in the future of software development, with English potentially becoming the primary programming language for non-technical users.
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Summary of Small Developer Project
The Small Developer project aims to fill a gap in the coding assistance tools available by providing a platform for users to easily scaffold and build new code bases. It simplifies the process of starting a new code base from scratch by generating code based on prompts written in plain language. Users have built a variety of applications, including VS Code extensions, CRM systems, and chatbot plugins. The project lowers the activation energy for building apps, making it easier for users to create one-off apps or small projects. While the project has gained popularity, it's not designed to make money, but rather serves as a stepping stone for a larger startup platform idea.
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