Changelog Master Feed We're all Builders now (Changelog Interviews #644)
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Jun 5, 2025 In a lively discussion at Microsoft Build 2025, Amanda Silver, Corporate VP of Microsoft's Developer Division, shares insights about the latest AI advancements shaping development tools. She explores the evolution of GitHub, the future of VS Code, and how AI is revolutionizing coding experiences through tools like GitHub Copilot. Amanda reflects on her journey in tech leadership and the significance of balancing open-source innovation with proprietary software. The rise of intelligent infrastructure management is also highlighted, emphasizing the changing landscape for developers.
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Amanda Silver's Career Journey
- Amanda Silver shared her early career path from working on .NET interop to programming languages and editor experiences.
- She found joy in management as a means to influence product and support her teams effectively.
TypeScript's Open Source Strategy
- TypeScript was created so Microsoft internal and external developers could share tools and stay aligned with the JavaScript ecosystem.
- Launching it open source addressed hostilities in the community and encouraged adoption.
Power of VS Code and TypeScript
- VS Code and TypeScript created a huge developer ecosystem with 50 million monthly users across VS Code and Visual Studio.
- Great tooling for JavaScript based on TypeScript transformed the web developer experience.