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May the LLM be with You – On Planes and German Trains

December 30, 2023

This article explores the use of local Large Language Models (LLMs) as coding companions during travel, offering insights into the practicality and performance of offline LLMs for software development tasks. I share my recent experience of using these tools while flying, addressing the challenges of coding without internet access and evaluating the effectiveness of LLMs in providing coding assistance and overcoming connectivity and privacy limitations.

LLMs for General Productivity Improvements (AI for DevEx, Part 6)

December 23, 2023

This article explores the transformative role of Large Language Models in enhancing software development productivity. It delves into AI’s integration in coding, collaboration, and automation, offering insights for engineers to harness AI in their daily tasks.

What AI Tools Mean for Deployment, Operations and Security (AI for DevEx, Part 5)

December 16, 2023

Discover how AI tools are reshaping deployment, operations, and security in software development, as detailed in ‘AI for DevEx, Part 5’. This article delves into the roles of AI in enhancing monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and error resolution, offering insights into the evolving landscape of AI in software engineering.

How AI Improves Collaboration and Communication (AI for DevEx, Part 4)

December 9, 2023

Explore how AI enhances synchronous and asynchronous communication, collaboration, and documentation in ‘AI for DevEx, Part 4’. Learn about AI tools improving meeting efficiency, message clarity, and documentation value, and how AI might shape future communication.

How Testing and Quality Assurance Change Through AI (AI for DevEx, Part 3)

December 2, 2023

This article, part of the “AI for DevEx” series, explores the role of AI in software testing and quality assurance. It examines AI’s potential in automating test case generation and UI/end-to-end tests, and reviews tools like ZeroStep and auto-playwright. The piece highlights the integration of testing in the development process and the current best use of AI in supporting test creation and testability. It concludes by anticipating future AI advancements in testing and code reviews.

Custom GPTs as a Developer Companion (AI for DevEx, Part 2)

November 25, 2023

Discover how OpenAI’s custom GPTs are changing software development. Learn about their benefits for efficiency and teamwork, and see real examples of how they’re used. Ideal for developers and leaders looking to stay ahead in tech.

Writing and Improving Code with AI (AI for DevEx, Part 1)

November 18, 2023

In ‘Writing and Improving Code with AI’, part of the AI for DevEx series, we examine the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and AWS CodeWhisperer on software development. The article highlights real-world applications of these tools in code writing, improvement, and testing, underscoring the balance between AI assistance and human expertise in coding.

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