Decoder with Nilay Patel GitHub's CEO says AI coding is ‘here to stay’
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Aug 7, 2025 
Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, drives the conversation on the future of AI coding and developer tools. He discusses the emergence of 'vibe coding,' where even non-coders can intuitively craft software. Thomas also addresses GitHub Copilot’s competitive landscape compared to rivals like Cursor. The potential and challenges of AI in software development are explored, including developer skepticism and the evolving roles of engineers. Moreover, he shares insights into GitHub's financial growth post-acquisition and the transformative impact of AI on business models.
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AI Coding Works for Small Apps
- AI coding is already viable for small apps like games or simple front-end projects.
- The complexity grows with system architecture, database, and backend integration needs.
AI Is Changing Developer Role
- Software development is evolving; AI is changing how developers work and increasing productivity.
- Developers have historically moved up abstraction layers from assembly to high-level languages and open source.
AI as Code Amplifier
- Around 90% of today's code comes from open source libraries and dependencies.
- AI will write most new code, allowing developers to focus on innovation rather than starting from scratch.