The Ruby AI Podcast Building Futures: AI, Careers & the Rails Ahead with Avi Flombaum
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Nov 4, 2025 In this discussion, Avi Flombaum, founder of Flatiron School, shares insights on teaching programming and the evolving impact of AI on software development. He emphasizes the importance of product thinking alongside coding skills and advocates for using AI as a powerful tool in the learning process. Avi reveals how integrating AI can enhance developer workflows and increase output efficiency. He also discusses the need for a modern curriculum that deeply engages students, promoting problem-solving and practical challenges to prepare them for real-world scenarios.
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How Flatiron Began
- Avi started teaching after dropping out of college and discovered he could change lives by getting students jobs quickly.
- One early student doubled his salary and that moment convinced Avi to build Flatiron School into a job-focused bootcamp.
AI Raises Entry-Level Expectations
- AI raises the bar for entry-level roles but doesn't eliminate them; expectations shift toward stronger workflows.
- Juniors must know more than before, especially how to leverage AI effectively rather than replace learning.
Adopt A Rigorous AI Workflow
- Invest time in an AI workflow: prompt precisely, write granular commits, and require reading generated code.
- Always have tests and small PRs so generated code can be reviewed and understood.
