How AI Tools are Changing Software Development

In this episode of Pragmatic Talks, we're joined by Sebastian Druciak to explore how AI is reshaping software development and the programmer's role in the modern tech ecosystem.We cover:- What is "vibe coding," and how does it differ from traditional AI-assisted programming?- Practical uses of AI in coding—beyond just generating code.- Hands-on demo: Using advanced AI tools like Aider to boost productivity.- How AI accelerates the journey from junior to senior developer.- Why some programmers struggle with AI—and how to avoid common pitfalls.- The three essential pillars for successful AI integration: choosing the right model, crafting effective prompts, and setting context.- The future of programming: How AI will redefine developer roles and team processes.- Join us to discover actionable insights and practical advice on effectively leveraging AI to enhance your coding skills and productivity.For the Polish audience, Sebastian mentioned he’s working on a new AI course. Here’s a quick preview of what it covers:- Understanding how AI works – Learn how to balance prompts, models, and context.- Tools – Level up your workflow with AI-powered solutions.- Library – Access ready-to-use flows, snippets, and prompts to get the most out of AI.If you’re interested in joining the waitlist or want more details, follow this link: https://www.programujz.ai/Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more insightful Pragmatic Talks episodes!Pragmatic Talks is powered by Pragmatic Coders – a product team for ambitious founders.We turn bold ideas into working products, combining business strategy, software engineering and cutting-edge AI capabilities.👉 https://www.pragmaticcoders.com00:00:00 Intro00:00:21 How AI Helps Developers in Daily Work00:00:47 What is "Vibe Coding"?00:01:32 Vibe Coding vs. AI-Assisted Programming00:03:03 Limitations and Risks of Vibe Coding00:04:36 How AI Accelerates Software Development00:06:14 Key Areas Where AI Supports Developers00:07:03 Using AI in Code Reviews and CI/CD00:07:58 Popular AI Coding Tools: GitHub Copilot00:08:38 Advanced AI Coding with Aider (Demo)00:16:01 Will AI Replace Developers?00:17:06 Learning to Code with AI vs. Traditional Methods00:18:57 Why Some Developers Struggle to Adopt AI00:23:46 Three Pillars of Effective AI Coding: Model, Prompt, Context00:31:01 Importance of Communication and Problem Definition00:34:58 Boosting AI Efficiency00:38:42 How AI Changes the Role of Developers00:42:05 AI coding practices00:46:50 Course: Mastering AI-Assisted Development00:48:12 Outro

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