The InfoQ Podcast 2023 Year in Review: AI/LLMs, Tech Leadership, Platform Engineering, and Architecture + Data
Jan 15, 2024
Thomas Betts, Wes Reisz, Shane Hastie, Srini Penchikala, and Daniel Bryant discuss technology trends in 2023, including AI/LLMs in software delivery and technical leadership. They also explore the integration of software architecture and data engineering. Topics covered include responsible AI, open-source software licensing, and the future of AI in job prospects.
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Platform Engineering Focus
- Focus on the vision, strategy, and people aspects of platform engineering.
- Emphasize empathy for your platform's users, understanding their needs and workflows.
Generational Leadership Shift
- A generational shift in leadership is occurring, emphasizing social responsibility and values.
- Layoffs have spurred new startups, yet questions of programmer productivity and AI's role remain.
Copilot Use Cases
- Use Copilot for tasks like generating unit tests and explaining complex code.
- Remember Copilot has limitations and lacks deep institutional knowledge.