Backend Banter The Tools Are Smarter. Are You? ft. YK Sugi | S02 E12
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Mar 31, 2025 Join YK Sugi, engineer and creator of CSS Dojo, as he shares his inspiring journey from YouTube tutorials to innovating AI tools at Sourcegraph. He discusses the evolving landscape of Developer Relations and the crucial role of fundamental coding skills amidst AI advancements. YK also delves into how senior engineers are harnessing AI and the fascinating birth of the Agent Chat feature during a hackathon. A must-listen for anyone curious about AI in development or the future of tech careers!
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Agent Chat's Origin
- YK Sugi transitioned from DevRel to product engineering at Sourcegraph after a company hackathon.
- His team's project, Agent Chat, became a flagship feature, demonstrating the potential of agentic AI.
AI Over-Reliance
- Over-reliance on AI can lead to unexpected bugs and mistakes in code.
- Be cautious and don't feel invincible when using AI tools, despite their potential.
Explore AI Tools
- Experiment with multiple AI coding tools to find what works best.
- YK Sugi recommends Grok for context-based problem-solving and Claude Code for its search capabilities.