If I Only Had a Hammer - The Impact of Developer Tools on Productivity

Explore the impact of AI and productivity tools on software development in this thought-provoking conference talk from NDC Oslo 2024. Delve into how Microsoft's Copilot, combining GitHub's public code base with ChatGPT, aims to revolutionize developer productivity. Examine the evolution of tools and frameworks designed to enhance efficiency, including ORMs, mocking frameworks, IoC frameworks, and refactoring tools. Consider the potential drawbacks of heavy reliance on these tools, such as their influence on development practices, long-term support, and the potential deskilling of future programmers. Reflect on the balance between leveraging productivity tools and maintaining core programming skills. Gain insights into the ethical implications of AI in software development and ponder the future role of human expertise in an increasingly AI-assisted coding landscape.

If I (only) Had A Hammer - Liam Westley - NDC Oslo 2024