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How AI can make you an awesome developer #153056
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Thank you very, very much for sharing amazing guidance |
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Sam Altman: Five Levels of AI Development
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I would like to answer your question sharing a blog for a for an interesting content in software development which is mostly trending technology in software development may be you have heard about this Quantum software development |
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AI is changing the way we code, making us faster, smarter, and more efficient. AI as Our Coding AssistantAI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, and Codeium help us write code faster and with fewer errors.
AI for Learning & Problem-SolvingAI makes us better learners by providing instant documentation, explanations, and best practices.
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AI is definitely helping me improve as a developer, as long as you can control it, it is a great tool! |
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I have used Copilot to help generate code snippets, write test cases, and even debug some of my work. As a beginner, it has really helped me save time on repetitive tasks and focus more on learning and solving bigger problems. The official GitHub Docs and Copilot Labs were excellent resources, and I’ve found the Cookbook to be a great guide for practical use cases. While AI is still evolving, I’ve come to see it as a valuable asset that enhances productivity and creativity rather than a threat. As someone just starting out, I believe embracing these tools will help me become a more efficient and innovative developer. |
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I think so, AI is just helping in our practices and learn more not in production level projects, its a great thing to learn the basic to advance coding |
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Thanks for sharing! |
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Code Completion & AutocompleteThe tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Tabnine can help you provide code snippets, fill in entire functions, and even create boilerplate code. It saves time on boilerplate codes and allows you to concentrate more on architecture and logic. Learning & DebuggingAI can read complex code, identify bugs, and provide solutions in real time. It's like having an on-call advisor. It can also bring you up to speed on new libraries or languages faster. Code Review & QualityAI tools can scan your code for vulnerabilities, bad practices, or style inconsistency—serving as a first-pass reviewer before any human eye lays eyes on it. Productivity BoostThe testing can be automated, documentation generated, and routine DevOps activities performed using AI. The developers can devote their time to higher-level and more innovative problem-solving. Increased Cooperation With AI-powered tools that summarize, manage tickets, or even respond to simple questions, teams are better aligned and productive. Ultimately, AI doesn't replace developers—it empowers them. Those developers that embrace it become faster, more precise, and more creative. It's leveling up your skill tree with a upgraded toolset. |
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How AI Can Make You an Awesome Developer 🚀AI tools like GitHub Copilot have revolutionized the way we code—but not by replacing developers. Instead, they amplify our abilities. Here's how AI can help you become an even more awesome developer: 1. 🤝 Embrace AI as a Collaborative ToolAI tools like GitHub Copilot act as smart coding assistants:
2. 📚 Commit to Continuous LearningTo stay relevant in tech, keep learning:
3. 🌍 Engage with the Developer CommunityLearning from others accelerates growth:
4. 🧩 Focus on Architecture & Problem-SolvingAI can write code, but you design the system:
5. 🔄 Stay Up to Date with Industry TrendsTech evolves fast—stay in the loop:
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Hi all, I am a researcher interested in how agentic AI is being used by people here. I'm looking for people to interview for a study. Participation is paid for and will explore your daily usage of agentic AI in an interview. Let me know if you're interested. |
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This is one of the most well-written and relatable takes on how AI is reshaping the developer experience — thank you for sharing this! I completely agree with your perspective. When tools like GitHub Copilot first came out, I had the same fear — “Is this going to replace me?” But over time, I realized the key is to view AI as a collaborative partner. Copilot isn't "Autopilot" — it's like having a second brain that helps you move faster, stay unblocked, and focus on the meaningful parts of development. I especially liked your point about continuous learning. With tech evolving so quickly, developers who stay curious and keep building will always stay relevant — AI just raises the bar and gives us more powerful tools to work with. Your call to get involved with the community is spot on too. Contributing to open source, engaging in discussions, and learning from others is one of the best ways to grow. I’ve learned a lot just by participating in small ways and seeing how others think through problems. Also, the reminder that soft skills like architecture, communication, and problem-solving are now more valuable than ever really resonates. AI might generate code, but it can’t replace sound judgment or creativity. Thanks again for this insightful post — it’s exactly the kind of message developers need to hear right now. |
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Hello @kpdagrt22 👋🏼 Thank you so much for the feedback and your words |
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well , I will say by helping to explain a thing the you don't understand , |
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I think so, AI is just helping in our practices and learn more not in production level projects, its a great thing to learn the basic to advance coding |
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Code Faster ⚡ – AI tools like GitHub Copilot help write code in seconds. Less typing, more building! Debug Smarter 🐞 – Stuck on a bug? AI can suggest fixes instantly and explain what’s wrong. Learn Quicker 📚 – Whether it's a new language or framework, AI explains concepts in plain English (or code!). Automate the Boring Stuff 🤖 – Let AI handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on the fun parts of coding. Get Instant Feedback 🧠 – From improving logic to cleaning code, AI gives real-time suggestions like a mentor. 👉 In short, AI is like having a coding buddy who never sleeps — always ready to help you level up! 💯🔥 |
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"GitHub Copilot empower you to automate repetitive tasks, write cleaner code, and focus on innovation. " Have you used copilot to code? it doesn't write half-clean code without mountains of instruction file directions. Too many hallucinations atm. That said it is great for debugging, just dont use your premium requests and burn your quota, and expect 1 out of 4 or 5 requests to be completely bad or non-standard code. In some ways you can learn off the code, but I wouldn't rely on code quality atm for learning languages or best practices. It's not that good yet, even with claude 4.0 (which over engineers, and chatgpt under engineers)... |
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How can developers stay relevant in the AI era, especially with tools like GitHub Copilot? To stay relevant in the rapidly evolving AI-driven development landscape, developers must view AI not as a threat, but as a powerful collaborator. GitHub Copilot, for instance, is designed to enhance productivity, not replace developers. The key strategies to thrive include: Embrace AI as a collaborative partner – Use AI tools to accelerate coding, generate tests, debug efficiently, and eliminate mundane tasks, allowing focus on creative problem-solving. Commit to lifelong learning – Continuously upskill through courses, personal projects, and experimentation to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Engage with the developer community – Participate in open-source contributions, forums, and meetups to learn from others, showcase skills, and grow your network. Sharpen architectural and problem-solving abilities – Develop critical thinking, communication, and cross-domain understanding, which AI cannot replicate. Stay updated with industry trends – Follow tech blogs, podcasts, documentation, and release notes to keep pace with changes and new tools. Ultimately, AI like GitHub Copilot is a tool to enhance your abilities, not eliminate your role. Developers who combine technical expertise with adaptability and collaboration will continue to thrive. |
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The reality is, there is an ever-evolving technological landscape in the industry and the role of the developer is constantly being redefined. Let’s face it, when GitHub Copilot was first released in 2022 I was extremely dubious and nervous about the introduction of AI. My first thought was that I’d be quickly replaced by AI (I couldn’t stop thinking about the movie The Terminator).
With the advent of AI tools, like GitHub Copilot, as developers we are faced with some new opportunities and also, some challenges. Staying relevant in this era of AI requires not only adapting to new technologies, but also honing in on your skills. As I demo the use cases of GitHub Copilot, I also think it is extremely relevant to address the elephant in the room, how AI is not going to replace us, but make us much better developers.
Let’s explore five key strategies to help you stay relevant and thrive in this new era of AI-driven development.
1. Embrace AI as a Collaborative Tool
Did you know that GitHub Copilot wasn’t named “Copilot” by accident? It is designed to assist developers, not replace them. Think of GitHub Copilot as your digital rubber duck (you know, that person you would traditionally bounce ideas off of). It is there to help you enhance your productivity and innovation, helping you to get over those mental brain hurdles that we often encounter with content switching or really tough coding problems.
GitHub Copilot is great at helping you generate code snippets, suggest improvements on your existing code, help write tests (personally, my favorite), and even debug issues. AI can help you remove the mundane, repetitive tasks that often take up too much time during our working day. This allows you, the developer, to focus on more complex and creative aspects of development. This is why we became developers, right?!
How AI Can Help You:
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2. Commit to Continuous Learning and Upskilling
This is not just true with AI, but a constant in tech. In order to stay relevant, prioritize continuously, expand your knowledge base, and upskill. Working in tech means having the opportunity to continuously learn and play with new technologies.
The rate of change in tech is increasing at an even faster rate than before, with that, the best way to be an awesome developer, is to be on the cutting edge. However, this does not mean knowing everything under the sun. Commit to lifelong learning, being open to new skills, ideas, and ways of doing things. Stay up to date on industry trends by subscribing to blogs, podcasts, and industry news sources. Try out new technologies and learnings in personal projects to keep you informed and adaptable.
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3. Engage with the Developer Community
Whether you’re trying to sharpen your technical skills or get experience in software development to land that perfect new job, getting involved and making your work visible is a perfect way to display your skills and build up your resume. As a developer, you have some great skills, finding ways to showcase them and contribute is an ideal way to be an awesome developer.
Learning from others is one of the best ways to learn. Engaging with fellow developers in a group setting is a great way to see what other issues people have had, or even how they may have had a different perspective or approach to a resolution. Also, it helps you realize that oftentimes the problems we encounter have also been experienced by other developers. These are just a few benefits to working with others around and in the community. Shared knowledge has such great power!
There are various ways in which you can engage with the community:
· Contribute to Open-Source projects: Start small, find a project that interests you and start contributing. Finding something that needs remediation, maybe documentation or fixing a small coding problem is the best way to get your foot in the door. Open-source projects allow you to work on real-world problems, learning from others and showcase your skills. GitHub has a vast array of repositories that provides projects for you to contribute to. Pick one that interests you and get started!
· Online forums and discussions: Participating in online communities (like this one!) helps you connect with others to see what they are learning and it gives you a great opportunity to comment and connect with others, sharing invaluable experiences. Online forums can include places like Reddit, YouTube Comments, Podcasts, or other social media platforms. In a vast world, there is a guarantee that you will find somewhere with other like-minded individuals.
· Conferences and meetups: Find a local meetup (online or in-person) and join in. Listen to others, contribute ideas and network in your local area. Online webinars and conferences are fantastic places to meet others, hear about how others are using AI and explore new ideas for ways to apply technology.
Finding like minded individuals and contributing to community events is yet another way that you as an awesome developer can showcase your skills, learn from others and even network to potentially find your next step in your career.
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4. Focus on Architecture and Problem-Solving Skills
Working as a developer does require technical skills, but to really stand out at your next job interview, or to enable yourself to have a long career in technology, consider more soft skills. With the introduction of AI this provides an opportunity for you to use other tools in your toolbox, and this is a great time to focus on other skills that go beyond just writing code.
Being able to make architectural design decisions and solve problems is something that AI cannot do. You, the awesome developer, oversee this. Take some time to develop other skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration and problem-solving. It’s also a great opportunity to consider cross-industry knowledge.
For many of us in tech, our career paths have not been a straight line into our current roles. Having personally worked in other industries; I have been able to take those learnings into my long standing career in tech.
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5. Stay Up to Date with Industry Trends
Trying to stay up to date in tech is often like trying to drink from a fire hose. The industry is rapidly evolving and staying informed can often feel overwhelming and challenging. When working on new projects (especially open-source projects), we are challenged with new technologies and new concepts, which can often lead us to learning new skills. To dive deeper into those existing skills and technologies, it’s beneficial to stay up to date:
Stay Informed By:
Proactively learning about industry advancements ensures you stay ahead of the curve.
Conclusion
AI is here to help you become an even more awesome developer. Tools like GitHub Copilot empower you to automate repetitive tasks, write cleaner code, and focus on innovation. By embracing AI, committing to continuous learning, engaging with the community, honing problem-solving skills, and staying informed, you position yourself for a thriving career in tech.
Remember—AI is just another tool in your toolbox. Mastering it will make you an even more valuable developer. Now’s the time to dive in, experiment, and unlock your full potential.
This is a great time to embrace AI tooling, like GitHub Copilot (P.S. It’s now FREE!), hone in on your skills and help yourself stand out as a developer.
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