How GitHub Copilot Became the First LLM-Powered Developer Tool with Ryan Salva

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High Agency: The Podcast for AI Builders

Raza Habib

34 episodes

5 months ago

High Agency is the podcast for AI builders. If you’re trying to understand how to successfully build AI products with Large Language Models and Generative AI then this podcast is made for you. Each week we interview leaders at companies building on the frontier who have already succeeded with AI in production. We share their stories, lessons and playbooks so you can build more quickly and with confidence. AI is moving incredibly fast and no-one is truly an expert yet, High Agency is for people who are learning by doing and will share knowledge through the community. Where to find us: https://hubs.ly/Q02z2HR40

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How GitHub Copilot Became the First LLM-Powered Developer Tool with Ryan Salva

High Agency: The Podcast for AI Builders

38 minutes

10 months ago

How GitHub Copilot Became the First LLM-Powered Developer Tool with Ryan Salva

On this week's episode, former GitHub Copilot lead Ryan Salva breaks down how AI coding tools became ubiquitous almost overnight. They discuss the critical differences between what novice and expert developers expect from AI, why starting with predictive text was both a blessing and a curse, and how the rapid adoption of AI assistance is reshaping the future of software development.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - The Creation of GitHub Copilot
05:39 - From Prototype to Product: Challenges in Scaling
07:37 - How GitHub Copilot Works Behind the Scenes
11:18 - Metrics That Matter: Evaluating AI Success
14:43 - Building Momentum: What It Feels Like to Launch a Hit
17:51 - The Evolution of AI Tools for Developers
21:13 - Evaluations and Testing in AI Development
26:00 - The Role of Automation and the Future of Coding
30:53 - Will Engineers Still Write Code in the Future?
33:16 - Advice for Aspiring AI Builders
36:51 - Is AI Overhyped or Underhyped?
38:17 - Closing Reflections

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