Is AI a productivity tool or a dangerous shortcut for developers?
In this episode, Stacy Cashmore, Product Lead at OmniPlan, joins us to discuss the practical realities of integrating AI into software engineering. Stacy shares real-world insights from developing AI-driven products, highlighting both the powerful benefits and significant pitfalls developers face when using tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot.
Key topics include:
✅ Practical lessons from building and launching AI products.
✅ How AI can both improve and hinder developer productivity.
✅ Critical considerations for ensuring maintainable, high-quality code when using AI.
✅ The balance between automated productivity and intellectual growth in software development.
Essential listening for developers and tech leaders who want to leverage AI effectively while avoiding common pitfalls.
Connect with Stacy Cashmore:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacycash
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