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AI for Software Delivery with Birgitta Böckeler

Aug 15, 2023

Birgitta Böckeler, Global Lead for AI-assisted software delivery at Thoughtworks, discusses the latest advances in large language models and how they are revolutionizing software development. Topics include the applications of AI in software delivery, the role of generative AI and large language models in code generation, the value of an AI assistant in software development, and the potential applications and limitations of AI in software development tasks.

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Quick takeaways

AI-assisted software delivery streamlines development, reduces errors, and saves time and costs.

Large language models are effective in generating code, translating natural language, and assisting developers.

Concerns about data confidentiality and the effectiveness of LLMs in infrastructure as code should be considered.

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AI-assisted software delivery

AI-assisted software delivery refers to using artificial intelligence to enhance various phases of the software development lifecycle. It streamlines software delivery, reduces errors, and decreases time and costs. Advance in large language models is transforming software development.

Introduction

2min

Exploring AI for Software Delivery

2min

Generative AI and its Impact on Software Delivery

13min

Using a List of Actions and the Value of an Assistant

6min

AI and Machine Learning in Software Delivery Life Cycle

11min

AI Assistance in Software Development

23min

Application of LLMs in Deployments and Infrastructure

3min

GitOps for Kubernetes Deployment and Determinism

3min

AI-assisted software delivery refers to the utilization of artificial intelligence to assist, enhance, or automate various phases of the software development lifecycle. AI can be used in numerous aspects of software development, from requirements gathering to code generation to testing and monitoring. The overarching aim is to streamline software delivery, reduce errors and, ideally, reduce the time and costs associated with software development.

Birgitta Böckeler is the Global Lead for AI-assisted Software Delivery at Thoughtworks and she joins us in this episode. We discuss how the latest advances in large language models are revolutionizing software development.

Jordi Mon Companys is a product manager and marketer that specializes in software delivery, developer experience, cloud native and open source. He has developed his career at companies like GitLab, Weaveworks, Harness and other platform and devtool providers. His interests range from software supply chain security to open source innovation. You can reach out to him on Twitter at @jordimonpmm.