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Jun 2
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With AI, Anyone Can Be a Coder (with Git...

a16z crypto, Robert Hackett, Sonal Chokshi
About this episode

In this special episode from TED Tech, hear from GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on how AI is breaking the barrier to entry for coding. Who could a coder look like if you could code just by talking out loud? Learn how, thanks to AI, creating software is becoming as simple (and joyful) as building LEGO. In a live demo, he introduces Copilot Workspace: an AI assistant that helps you create code when you speak to it, in any language.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:28) Personal Journey into Coding

(2:31) The Evolution of Programming Languages

(4:02) The Birth of GitHub Copilot

(6:14) Live Demo: Building with Copilot

(9:58) The Future of Software Development

(13:04) Q&A: The Role of Humans in AI-Driven Development

(14:32) Conclusion

About TED Tech:

From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things — technology is changing our world every day. But how can we make sure that the quickly-evolving role that tech plays in our lives is one that builds, empowers, and connects us? Host Sherrell Dorsey guides you through the latest ideas from TED Speakers, uncovering the riveting questions that sit at the intersection of technology, society, science, design, business, and innovation. Listen in every Friday.

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