Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman Push your ideas to the web with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann
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Oct 2, 2025 Mathias Biilmann, CEO of Netlify and a pioneer of the Jamstack movement, shares insights on the future of web development in an AI-driven landscape. He discusses how AI tools can democratize coding and amplify developers' roles, enabling non-developers to prototype changes. Mathias dives into Netlify's new AI Workflow, highlighting features like sandboxed agent runs and deploy previews that enhance collaboration. He emphasizes the need for intentionality in using AI tools to ensure effective results and streamline modern web development.
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First Computer Sparked Passion
- Mathias Biilmann got his first computer, a Commodore 64, around age 10–12 and it sparked a lifelong passion.
- A teacher suggested a computer to motivate him because traditional handwriting failed to engage him.
AI Lowers The Entry Barrier
- AI and coding platforms lower the barrier from 'nothing' to 'something useful' for newcomers.
- This shifts how new generations will naturally interact with computers and creation.
Code Is A Small Gate To The Digital World
- Coding is still a narrow skill compared to general computer fluency across billions of people.
- Democratizing code will invite many more people to build with computers, not replace developers.