#179 - AI, Developers, and the Future of Code
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Could AI make developers a thing of the past in the world of coding? Join us on the Pybites Podcast as we, Julian Sequeira and Bob Beldebos, explore this compelling question and share our personal experiences with AI's integration into our Python projects.
After we quickly recount our holiday experiences, we kick off the new year with reflections on the mindset and habits necessary for success.
Moving onto AI, we discuss its dual nature—great for boosting productivity but fraught with limitations when tackling complex tasks. We explore Julian’s journey of building a web app using Django, where AI proved both helpful and misleading. The conversation emphasizes the importance of foundational coding knowledge, especially for beginners, and the need for detailed prompts to harness AI tools effectively. AI's strengths, from summarizing articles to generating creative ideas, are highlighted, urging developers to adopt a mindset that balances AI assistance with hands-on coding practice.
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