Jeff Fritz

Jeff Fritz, a Principal Program Manager on Microsoft's .NET community team, and Bill Wolf, a seasoned Philly.NET organizer, dive into the transformative impact of AI on software development. They tackle listener concerns about the costs and controls associated with AI technologies, discussing various approaches to tool utilization. The duo explores 'vibe coding' for rapid application prototyping, AI's role in specialized engineering, and the necessity for careful constraints around AI permissions. They emphasize embedding AI to enhance user experiences and predict a shift toward efficient, localized models post-bubble.

Jeff Fritz, a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, and Bill Wolf, a community leader and enterprise architect, dive into the transformative role of AI in software development. They tackle listener concerns about AI costs and transparency, discussing the challenges of integrating AI tools like Copilot in workflows. The duo emphasizes the importance of creating clear prompts and standards for AI code generation. Bill also highlights AI's applications in specialized fields like construction, while they all predict a post-bubble landscape with local models and improved reliability.

Jeff Fritz, a speaker and expert in .NET, joins the show and talks about the upcoming .NET Conf event. He shares his top ten favorite sessions, including 'What's new in C sharp 12' and 'Packing light with VS code and C sharp dev kit'. They also discuss creating project templates for Blazor web apps and advancements in AI in .NET. The hosts wrap up by sharing road trip stories and industry connections.

Jeff Fritz, a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and creator of live coding streams, joins Bill Wolf, a seasoned community organizer and enterprise architect, to discuss AI's transformative potential in software development. They dive into listener concerns about AI costs and dependency, exploring productivity trade-offs. The conversation highlights how AI is changing workflows, the importance of templates and prompts, and considerations for integrating AI into user-facing applications. They also predict a future where smaller, local models enhance reliability and efficiency.

Joining the discussion is Jeff Fritz, Community Manager at Microsoft, known for his role in promoting .NET and Visual Studio. He shares his journey from finance to tech, emphasizing his passion for ASP.NET MVC and live coding. The conversation highlights Blazor's innovative capabilities for modern development, including case studies on data visualization and its role in mobile applications. Jeff also discusses the growing Live Coder community and the accessibility improvements in .NET, reflecting on the significance of device compatibility in today’s development landscape.