The AI Native Dev - from Copilot today to AI Native Software Development tomorrow

<p>Welcome to The AI Native Developer, hosted by Guy Podjarny and Simon Maple. Join us as we explore and help shape the future of software development through the lens of AI. In this new paradigm of AI Native Software Development, we delve into how AI is transforming the way we build software, from tools and practices to the very structure of development teams.<br><br>Our target audience includes developers and development leaders eager to stay ahead of the curve. If you're passionate about the future of software development and curious about how to leverage AI to build effective teams and groundbreaking software, this podcast is for you.<br><br>Each week, we bring you insights into the latest AI tools and best practices, keeping you up-to-date with the cutting-edge advancements in the industry. Additionally, every two weeks, we present deep dives with experts and leaders in the AI and software development space, offering a glimpse into the future of AI development.<br><br>Tune in to discover how AI will revolutionize your workflows, roles, and organizations. Get inspired by the latest tools and best practices, and prepare to be part of the next generation of software development.</p>

Live Roundup: Embracing AI in Development and Infrastructure, with Liran Tal, Amara Graham, Armon Dadgar and Patrick Debois

In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny discuss the transformative role of AI in development and infrastructure. Featuring guests Liran Tal from Snyk, Armon Dadgar from HashiCorp, DevOps pioneer Patrick Debois, and Amara Graham from Camunda, the conversation covers AI code assistants, security in AI-generated code, and the cultural shifts in tech organizations. The episode offers a comprehensive look at how AI is reshaping the landscape and what it mea...

11-04
48:08

Changing the Developer Documentation UX Workflow using AI with Amara Graham

Join us for an insightful discussion with Amara Graham, a leader in developer experience at Camunda, as she delves into the transformative impact of AI on developer documentation. With her extensive background in developer relations and advocacy, Amara shares her journey and the innovative strategies employed at Camunda to integrate AI into documentation. This episode explores the role of AI in enhancing user experience, the challenges of implementing AI tools, and the future of AI in develop...

10-29
32:31

From DevOps to AI: Patrick Debois Shares Strategies for Successful AI Integration and Cultural Change

Join host Guy Podjarny as he sits down with Patrick Debois, known as the "father of DevOps", to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI Native Development. With over two decades of experience in IT, Patrick offers a unique perspective on the parallels between AI and DevOps, emphasizing the need for integration and cultural change. In this insightful conversation, they delve into the speed of AI adoption, the importance of breaking down silos, and the role of governance in AI systems. Pat...

10-22
29:52

Can AI Tools Be Trusted with Security-Critical Code? Real World AI Security Risks with Liran Tal

Join Simon Maple as he hosts Liran Tal, a Developer Advocate at Snyk, in a fascinating exploration of AI's impact on security. Liran, with his extensive background in software development and application security, shares valuable insights into how AI influences security practices, both as a tool and a potential threat. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, from non-determinism in AI to the role of AI code assistants and the implications of LLM-generated responses. Liran offers practic...

10-15
37:24

Armon Dadgar, Hashicorp co-founder, on AI Native DevOps: Can AI shape the future of Autonomous DevOps workloads?

Join Guy Podjarny as he sits down with Armon Dadgar, Co-founder of HashiCorp, in this insightful episode of AI Native Dev. Armon shares his expertise on the evolving role of AI in modern infrastructure management, discussing the life cycle of infrastructure, the tools involved, and the potential for AI to automate and streamline these processes. Through this conversation, Armon provides a comprehensive look at the future of AI integration in DevOps, detailing challenges, opportunities, and th...

10-09
46:41

Monthly Roundup: AI Security, AI Documentation, Enterprise AI Strategies, with Ben Galbraith

Join hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny as they recap the highlights from September's sessions on the AI Native Developer podcast. Featuring special guest Ben Galbraith, we explore diverse topics ranging from enterprise AI strategies and AI-driven documentation updates to the latest in AI security practices. Ben shares his career journey and insights from his new role at Tessl, providing listeners with a glimpse into the future of AI Native Development. This episode is packed with expert opin...

10-03
30:10

Can Claude 3.5 build production-quality apps without us having to write code? Felipe Aguirre tried doing just that!

In this enlightening episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple sits down with Felipe Aguirre, a seasoned data scientist with a PhD in computer science and over 15 years of experience. Felipe, the organizer of the global AI Tinkerers community, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and delves into the transformative potential of AI in software development. He provides practical insights on using AI tools like Claude to generate code and build applications, illustrating h...

10-01
37:38

Does AI Generate Secure Code? Tackling AppSec in the Face of AI Dev Acceleration, Prompt Injection and Data Poisoning.

In this episode of the AI Native Dev Podcast, host Guy Podjarny welcomes Caleb Sima, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity and AI. Caleb's impressive background includes founding Spy Dynamics and serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Databricks and Robinhood. Currently, he's making waves on the investment side with WhiteRabbit and co-hosting a podcast on AI security.For more information, and to register to AI Native Dev Con, visit https://ainativedev.io.

09-24
53:32

AI-Powered Documentation: Insights with Omer Rosenbaum, CTO of Swimm

In this engaging episode, Simon Maple sits down with Omer Rosenbaum, the CTO and co-founder of Swimm, to explore the challenges and solutions in the realm of software documentation. With a rich background in cybersecurity, Omer brings a unique perspective to the discussion, highlighting the critical role of documentation in developer onboarding and knowledge sharing within organizations. They delve into how AI can assist in writing, updating, and finding documentation and discuss Swimm’s inno...

09-17
33:11

Enterprise AI Solutions Need to be Different - Glean and ex-Slack CPO, Tamar Yehoshua, on RAG, Changing Behavior and Bring-Your-Own-Model.

In this episode of AI Native Dev, host Guy Podjarny sits down with Tamar Yehoshua, a seasoned tech leader with an impressive career in engineering and product leadership roles at Amazon, Google, Slack, and currently, Glean. Tamar shares her journey and the innovative work being carried out at Glean, an enterprise AI platform. The discussion delves into Glean's dual interface for search and chat, the critical importance of security and privacy in AI solutions, and the architectural insights be...

09-10
47:03

Monthly Roundup: Gen AI powered TDD, Understanding vs Generating Code, Speciality vs General models, and more!

In this month's episode of the Tessl podcast, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny explore the transformative impact of AI on software development. Featuring insights from industry leaders such as Itamar Friedman from Codium AI, James Ward from AWS, Jason Warner from Poolside, and Bouke Nijhuis from CINQ, the episode delves into AI's role in testing, code generation, and the future roles of developers. Listen as they discuss complex topics like AI-generated tests, the dichotomy between understa...

09-05
35:28

TDD and Generative AI - A perfect developer pairing with Bouke Nijhuis

Join Simon Maple as he sits down with Bouke Nijhuis, the Chief Technology Officer of CINQ, a consultancy based in Amsterdam. Bouke, an experienced Java developer and international speaker, delves into the world of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and the role of AI in modern software development. Throughout the episode, Bouke discusses his experiences with various AI coding assistants, and the innovative concept of generating code from human-written tests using AI. Learn about Bouke's practical ...

08-27
21:52

From building CoPilot as GitHub CTO to building a code foundation model at Poolside: Jason Warner explores the AI Code Generation journey and where it leads

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny sits down with Jason Warner, a veteran in software development and AI. Jason's impressive career includes roles such as CTO at GitHub, where he contributed to the creation of GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, GM at Heroku, and positions at Canonical and Redpoint Ventures. Now, as the founder of Poolside, Jason focuses on developing state-of-the-art language models for software development. This episode covers the evolution of code generation, th...

08-20
01:02:47

Boosting Developer Productivity with Q Developer: Hands on Insights from James Ward

In this follow-up episode, we welcome back James Ward, a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in cloud computing and AI. James shares his hands-on experiences with Q Developer, an AI assistant designed to integrate seamlessly with AWS services. This episode offers a practical look into using Q Developer to enhance coding productivity and streamline cloud management. James discusses various features, including code explanation, test generation, and advanced slash commands. Whe...

08-13
18:50

Rethinking Software Development: James Ward on AI's Role in Software Testing and Coding

In this enlightening episode, Simon Maple is joined by James Ward, developer advocate at AWS, to explore the evolving role of AI in the realm of software testing and development. James shares his journey and experiences with AWS, delves into a provocative tweet about AI's potential to write code, and discusses the current capabilities and limitations of AI tools like AWS Q Developer. They also speculate on the future of development roles, the importance of comprehensive specifications and tes...

08-13
37:30

Transforming Software Testing with AI: A Chat with Itamar Friedman from Codium AI

In this episode of the AI Native Dev Podcast, host Guy Podjarny sits down with Itamar Friedman, the co-founder and CEO of Codium AI, a leading company in the AI test generation space. Itamar brings a wealth of experience from his diverse background, including his work in chip verification at Mellanox. Before founding Codium AI, Itamar held significant roles in various tech companies, showcasing his expertise in AI and software development.The discussion delves into the intricacies of AI test ...

08-06
54:56

Monthly Roundup: AI Tool Effectiveness, Context, Fin, and AI Autonomy.

In this insightful episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny discuss the key themes and learnings from their recent podcast episodes. From evaluating the effectiveness of AI tools to understanding the critical role of context in AI code generation, Simon and Guy cover a wide range of topics that are crucial for developers working with AI technologies.

08-01
41:23

Unpacking Dosu: AI's Role in Assisted Development

Join Simon Maple in this insightful episode as he continues his conversation with Devin Stein, the innovative mind behind Dosu, an AI-driven tool designed to assist developers with tasks outside the traditional IDE. Devin, a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, shares how Dosu helps developers by answering questions, triaging issues, and maintaining documentation. The episode explores real-world examples of Dosu in action, highlighting its successes and the critical role of human over...

07-30
13:30

Automating Development: AI Beyond Coding Assistants with Devin Stein from Dosu

Join Simon Maple as he chats with Devin Stein, the innovative founder of Dosu. In this episode, they delve into the evolving role of AI in software development, focusing on automating tasks outside the IDE. Devin shares his journey from early engineering roles at startups to founding Dosu, a company dedicated to alleviating developers' maintenance burdens through AI. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of integrating AI into development workflows, the precision and context required for e...

07-30
34:00

Navigating AI for Testing: Insights on Context and Evaluation with Sourcegraph

In this episode, Simon Maple dives into the world of AI testing with Rishabh Mehrotra from Sourcegraph. Together, they explore the essential aspects of AI in development, focusing on how models need context to create effective tests, the importance of evaluation, and the implications of AI-generated code. Rishabh shares his expertise on when and how AI tests should be conducted, balancing latency and quality, and the critical role of unit tests. They also discuss the evolving landscape of mac...

07-23
52:09

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