Tech Disruptors Google Code Assistant and Developer Workflows
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May 6, 2025 Ryan J. Salva, who leads product management for developer tools at Google Cloud, shares insights from his extensive career at Microsoft and GitHub. He discusses the revolutionary impact of AI on coding workflows, emphasizing tools like Google's coding assistant, Gemini. The conversation delves into the evolution of coding assistants, the importance of user feedback, and how AI can automate routine tasks. Salva also addresses the challenges developers face with AI, highlighting the need for adaptation and critical thinking in an ever-evolving software landscape.
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Ryan's Dev Tools Journey
- Ryan J. Salva has worked over 20 years across Microsoft, GitHub, and Google focusing on developer tools and services.
- His passion for developers drives his career, helping others build software efficiently.
AI as a Developer's Pair Programmer
- Developers now work alongside AI as pair programmers rather than coding solo.
- AI tools can write a significant portion of code, changing traditional developer workflows.
AI Writes Significant Google Code
- At Google, about 25% of production code is written by AI, spanning new code, tests, and legacy maintenance.
- AI writing percentages vary by language but remain significant across the board.