Azure & DevOps Podcast Scott Hunter: AI-driven development - Episode 351
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May 26, 2025 Scott Hunter, Vice President of Product for Azure Developer Experience at Microsoft, shares insights from his tech journey and the evolution of .NET. He dives into AI’s revolutionary role in software development, discussing how tools like ChatGPT transform coding practices. Scott highlights the importance of enhancing efficiency with Site Reliability Engineering agents and customizable solutions. He also emphasizes breaking down complex tasks using AI-driven prompts and the need for continuous developer feedback to refine AI tools for better productivity.
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Scott Hunter's Microsoft Journey
- Scott Hunter shared his journey at Microsoft including rebooting .NET and shifting focus to Azure developer tools.
- He emphasized the evolution from classic ASP.NET to cloud-native development with services like App Service and Azure Functions.
AI Enhances, Not Replaces, Development
- AI transforms development by accelerating prototyping but can’t fully replace engineers.
- Developers must still carefully review AI-generated code for security and correctness.
Leveraging AI for Market Research
- Use ChatGPT and deep research to monitor market changes and competitor sentiment efficiently.
- Automate weekly research to stay informed, saving time previously spent manually reviewing.
