Stephan Janssen

Stephan Janssen, the founder of Devoxx and JavaPolis, discusses the 'renaissance of development' shaped by AI-native workflows. He shares how vibe coding drastically reduces setup time and why 'spec to code' approaches improve outcomes. The conversation highlights the importance of AI tools for junior developers as universal tutors and the emergence of innovative agents set to dominate the Devoxx Belgium 2025 agenda. Janssen also explores the evolving role of tech conferences in today's AI landscape, emphasizing the need for balance between automation and robust specification.

Stephan Janssen, founder of DevOps Belgium and a key player in the Java community, dives into the thrilling world of AI and developer tooling. He shares insights on the rapid ticket sellout for Devoxx Belgium and the challenges of event logistics. The discussion highlights Java's strengths in LLM code generation and innovative vibe-coding experiments with React and Angular. Stephan also emphasizes the importance of specifications for AI development and how local LLMs are transforming enterprise workflows, ushering in a renaissance of creativity in coding.

Stephan Janssen, a prominent software developer known for his AI-assisted programming innovations, dives into the exciting realm of AI in software development. He discusses the Devoxx Genie IntelliJ plugin and how it revolutionizes coding efficiency. Topics include the integration of AI with Java, the rise of tools like Llama3.java and interaction with local models for privacy. Janssen also explores the balance between leveraging AI capabilities and maintaining coding expertise, especially for junior developers facing new challenges in an AI-driven landscape.