In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple is joined by Hannah Foxwell, an independent consultant with significant experience in platform engineering, security, and AI. Hannah shares her journey from a release manager to leadership roles at Snyk and VMware, revealing her deep insights into the parallels between DevOps and AI adoption. As a community leader and event organizer, Hannah offers valuable perspectives on the cultural shifts necessary for embracing AI in development teams. Discover how AI is impacting both seasoned and novice developers, the importance of overcoming skepticism, and the future role of AI in software development.Join the AI Native Dev Community on discord: https://tessl.co/4ghikjh Register to the monthly live event: http://tessl.co/podcastliveAsk us questions: podcast@tessl.io

In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Dion Almaer sit down with Quinn Slack, a trailblazer in the tech industry and CEO of Sourcegraph. Known for his contributions to enhancing developer tools, Quinn shares his insights on the inception of Sourcegraph, its evolution with AI integration, and the journey towards creating the advanced AI tool, Cody. From initial challenges in code search to the development of agentic AI, Quinn provides a comprehensive look at how Sourcegraph is pioneering AI-driven software development. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on the role of AI in automating coding tasks, the importance of a collaborative developer mindset, and the future prospects of AI in the industry.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZTLSMN8eISsJoin the AI Native Dev Community on discord: https://tessl.co/4ghikjh Register to the monthly live event: http://tessl.co/podcastliveAsk us questions: podcast@tessl.io

Join Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny as they recount the pivotal moments in AI development throughout 2024. This episode serves as a comprehensive review of the year, highlighting the evolution of AI tools, the competitive landscape among AI models, and the reality of AI hype. With expert guest Guy Podjarny, co-host of the podcast and a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for his leadership in developer security tools, the discussion delves into spec-centric development and predictions for 2025. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of AI as Simon and Guy share their perspectives on the future of AI-driven software development.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/NYuQpoG0XvoJoin the AI Native Dev Community on discord: https://tessl.co/4ghikjh Register to the monthly live event: http://tessl.co/podcastliveAsk us questions: podcast@tessl.io

In this enlightening episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, host Simon Maple engages with Macey Baker, a Community Engineer at Tessl, to explore the intricacies of prompting in AI interactions. Macey shares her expertise on effective prompting techniques and discusses her unique role at Tessl that combines AI engineering with community engagement. With her vast experience, Macey provides listeners with practical tips and insights on how to maximize the potential of LLMs through strategic prompting. From understanding the significance of community engineering to the dynamic nature of prompts, this episode is packed with valuable information for developers looking to enhance their AI models' performance.Join the AI Native Dev Community on discord: https://tessl.co/4ghikjh Register to the monthly live event: http://tessl.co/podcastliveAsk us questions: podcast@tessl.io

In this crossover discussion, Guy Podjarny, CEO of Tessl and former Snyk founder, shares his vision on AI native development and how it could revolutionize software creation. Joining him is Ian Livingstone, co-host of The Infra Pod. They dive into the shift from code-centric to spec-centric approaches, emphasizing community collaboration and the evolving role of AI tools. Guy also explores entrepreneurship in the AI landscape and the challenges of making coding more accessible. Their insights pave the way for a new era in software development.

Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, shares his journey from Google to shaping the future of web development at Vercel. He discusses the transformative role of AI, emphasizing the evolution of Vercel's AI SDK and the innovative v0 tool. Topics include the commoditization of AI models and the importance of leveraging proprietary data. Malte highlights how AI advances, like those in Tailwind CSS, are revolutionizing coding practices. He also emphasizes the shifting responsibilities for developers as AI changes the landscape of full-stack development.

Des Traynor, founder of Intercom, shares insights on how generative AI is reshaping product development. Rishabh Mehrotra from Sourcegraph emphasizes the need for robust evaluation processes over mere model training. Tamar Yehoshua, President of Glean, discusses the challenges of using large language models in sensitive data environments. Simon Last, co-founder of Notion, highlights the importance of continuous improvement and iterative development. Together, they provide a captivating look at ensuring AI products are effective and reliable.

In this episode of AI Native Dev, hosted by Simon Maple, we sit down with Roxane Fischer, the Co-founder and CEO of Anyshift. Roxane brings her extensive knowledge in AI and DevOps to the table, providing a comprehensive overview of how AI can enhance infrastructure as code flows. With her background in AI research and entrepreneurship, Roxane offers a unique perspective on balancing generative AI with deterministic processes. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including the role of generative AI in accelerating development workflows, the challenges of integrating AI in infrastructure as code, and the potential of Synthesis AI in DevOps. Tune in to explore the future trends in AI and DevOps and learn about Anyshift's mission to improve visibility for SRE teams through a digital twin of infrastructure.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eOTSG8UXGaw

This month's episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosted by Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny, is a Thanksgiving special that brings together some of the brightest minds in AI and software development. Featuring Mathias Biilmann, CEO of Netlify; DevOps pioneer Patrick Debois; Notion's Simon Last; and Eric from StackBlitz, the episode explores the dynamic world of AI development. Discussions range from the impact of AI on the open web, innovative AI tools, and the evolving role of AI engineers. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of AI and its transformative power in software development.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/NYuQpoG0Xvo

Simon Last, co-founder and CTO of Notion, shares his journey of integrating AI into productivity tools. He discusses the challenges of AI-driven features like the Writing Assistant and intelligent Q&A chatbot. Listeners will learn about the agile 'tiger team' approach that enables continuous improvement and the importance of user trust in AI outputs. Simon highlights innovative evaluation strategies and the significance of metadata for enhancing user engagement. This engaging conversation showcases how Notion aims to automate routine tasks while refining knowledge work.