Brandon Cook

In this engaging discussion, Brandon Cook, a Principal Technologist at ThoughtWorks, delves into how generative AI is revolutionizing software development. He explores the nuances of coding agents and highlights the importance of sensible defaults and TDD practices in guiding these tools. Brandon emphasizes the balance between adopting new AI technologies and maintaining team efficiency. He introduces the concept of an autonomy slider to manage trust in these agents, and stresses the necessity of solid engineering foundations before leveraging AI to enhance workflows.