Matt Pocock of AI Hero discusses the critical role of classic software engineering principles in the new era of AI development. He explores how concepts like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), deep modules, and intentional architecture are essential for building maintainable systems with AI, and shares his unique teaching philosophy for the rapidly evolving field of AI Engineering.
Jesse Vincent, creator of the Claude plugin Superpowers, explains his methodology for agentic software development. He details a system of spec-driven development using brainstorming, planning, and execution skills that turn developers into managers of AI agents, emphasizing the importance of explaining the 'why' to LLMs and pressure-testing skills to prevent rationalization.
A practitioner's guide to building a context engine, the reasoning layer that provides AI agents with the necessary organizational context to generate effective and appropriate code. The talk debunks common myths about RAG and large context windows, outlines core requirements for a robust context engine, and shares lessons learned from production.
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A workshop on building a complete AI-assisted development workflow, covering how to translate ambiguous requirements into agent-ready plans and run autonomous coding agents to ship production-ready features.
Gergely Orosz, author of The Pragmatic Engineer, discusses the bizarre trend of 'token maxing' in Big Tech, the evolving role of software engineers in the AI era, and why companies are heavily investing in internal AI infrastructure despite uncertain productivity gains.
Microsoft researchers unpack the New Future of Work Report 2025, exploring AI's real-world impact. They discuss adoption trends, the shift in job tasks, and the crucial distinction between viewing AI as a simple tool versus a collaborator. The conversation emphasizes moving beyond pure efficiency to consciously design a future where AI supports human flourishing and meaningful work.