

Inside VueConf: Nuxt 4, AI in Development, and the Future of Vue with Erik Hanchett - JSJ 685
Aug 8, 2025
Join Erik Hanchett, a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS focused on JavaScript and AI-assisted coding, as he shares vibrant insights from VueConf. Discover the exciting rise of Nuxt 4 and its community, alongside discussions on the invaluable networking opportunities that in-person conferences offer. Erik dives into how AI is revolutionizing development workflows and details the powerful Amazon Q CLI for smarter coding. Get ready for a tech-packed exploration that highlights the future of Vue and the pivotal role of community engagement!
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VueConf Energy And Hallway Track
- Erik Hanchett described VueConf as a three-day event with a valuable hallway track and lively community energy.
- He gave a lightning talk on AI and enjoyed meeting speakers like Alex Riviere and Daniel Rowe in person.
Spec-First AI Development
- Erik contrasts "vibe coding" with a spec-driven AI workflow that begins with a design document.
- He argues design-first prompts yield more reliable, maintainable AI-generated code than iterative prompt tinkering.
Try Amazon Q CLI Locally
- Try Amazon Q CLI to run chat-based coding tasks from your terminal and let it edit files and run commands.
- Sign up with Builder ID (no credit card) to test AI-assisted development workflows locally.