Azeem Azhar's Exponential View GitHub CEO on what AI means for developer salaries, SaaS, and more
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May 28, 2025 
Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, shares insights on how AI is revolutionizing software development. He discusses the evolving role of developers in an AI-driven world, emphasizing the shift from coding to problem-solving. The conversation explores how tools like GitHub Copilot enhance creativity while navigating the complexities of code quality. Dohmke envisions a future where a billion people can create software, democratizing technology. With AI's rise, developers are adapting to new tools, challenging traditional views on coding as either art or assembly.
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Developers Solve Problems, Not Just Code
- Developers focus on solving problems and implementing ideas, not just coding.
- AI tools like Copilot help brainstorm and keep developers in flow state by handling routine tasks.
Copilot Accelerates Flow State
- Thomas Dohmke shares how GitHub Copilot accelerates his hobby coding by reducing research time.
- Copilot identifies relevant code files and runs commands to fix errors, keeping him in flow.
AI Enhances Creativity and Quality
- AI boosts developers' creativity by keeping them focused in the flow state.
- Copilot also automates testing and code reviews, reducing time spent on verification tasks.