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With AI, Anyone Can Be a Coder (with Github CEO)

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Jun 2, 2025
Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, shares his vision for making coding accessible to everyone. He explores how AI is revolutionizing software development, allowing even non-coders to create applications effortlessly. During a live demo, he showcases Copilot Workspace, an innovative tool that lets users code just by speaking, likening it to building with LEGO. Dohmke also discusses the evolving role of humans in an AI-driven world and envisions a future where anyone can easily engage in coding without barriers.
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ANECDOTE

Early Coding Journey

  • Thomas Dohmke started coding as a teenager in an after-school program in Seattle.
  • He learned languages like C Sharp, ASP.NET, and JavaScript, which now seem obsolete.
INSIGHT

AI Lowers Coding Barriers

  • Building with LEGO inspires creativity with zero barriers to entry.
  • Software coding feels daunting, but AI is now changing this landscape.
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Evolution of Programming Languages

  • Programming languages evolved from unreadable code to more English-like syntax.
  • Still, code wasn't as intuitive as human language until recent AI advances.
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