In this special episode of AI Native Dev, brought to you by Tessl, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny are joined by Ben Galbraith, a new addition to the Tessl team from Google, to discuss Tessl’s groundbreaking vision for AI Native Software Development. With a significant funding milestone of $125 million, Tessl is poised to revolutionize how software is conceived and built. Throughout the episode, Guy and Ben delve into the challenges of current software development methodologies, the role o...

In this captivating episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple welcomes back Patrick Debois, a leading figure in the tech industry famously known as the "Father of DevOps." Patrick shares his transformative journey of integrating AI into his coding practices, discussing the evolution and impact of AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. With his profound experience in software delivery and automation, Patrick provides valuable insights into the role of AI in coding, covering topics f...

In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, host Guy Podjarny welcomes Matt Biilmann, CEO and co-founder of Netlify, to explore the profound impact of AI on web development. Matt shares his journey from a music editor to a leading figure in web infrastructure, offering a unique perspective on AI-driven innovation. The conversation covers a range of topics, including AI-powered website builders, Netlify's strategic approach to AI, and the future of web development in an AI-enhanced world. Ma...

In this episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny discuss the transformative role of AI in development and infrastructure. Featuring guests Liran Tal from Snyk, Armon Dadgar from HashiCorp, DevOps pioneer Patrick Debois, and Amara Graham from Camunda, the conversation covers AI code assistants, security in AI-generated code, and the cultural shifts in tech organizations. The episode offers a comprehensive look at how AI is reshaping the landscape and what it mea...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Amara Graham, a leader in developer experience at Camunda, as she delves into the transformative impact of AI on developer documentation. With her extensive background in developer relations and advocacy, Amara shares her journey and the innovative strategies employed at Camunda to integrate AI into documentation. This episode explores the role of AI in enhancing user experience, the challenges of implementing AI tools, and the future of AI in develop...

Join host Guy Podjarny as he sits down with Patrick Debois, known as the "father of DevOps", to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI Native Development. With over two decades of experience in IT, Patrick offers a unique perspective on the parallels between AI and DevOps, emphasizing the need for integration and cultural change. In this insightful conversation, they delve into the speed of AI adoption, the importance of breaking down silos, and the role of governance in AI systems. Pat...

Join Simon Maple as he hosts Liran Tal, a Developer Advocate at Snyk, in a fascinating exploration of AI's impact on security. Liran, with his extensive background in software development and application security, shares valuable insights into how AI influences security practices, both as a tool and a potential threat. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, from non-determinism in AI to the role of AI code assistants and the implications of LLM-generated responses. Liran offers practic...

Join Guy Podjarny as he sits down with Armon Dadgar, Co-founder of HashiCorp, in this insightful episode of AI Native Dev. Armon shares his expertise on the evolving role of AI in modern infrastructure management, discussing the life cycle of infrastructure, the tools involved, and the potential for AI to automate and streamline these processes. Through this conversation, Armon provides a comprehensive look at the future of AI integration in DevOps, detailing challenges, opportunities, and th...

Join hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny as they recap the highlights from September's sessions on the AI Native Developer podcast. Featuring special guest Ben Galbraith, we explore diverse topics ranging from enterprise AI strategies and AI-driven documentation updates to the latest in AI security practices. Ben shares his career journey and insights from his new role at Tessl, providing listeners with a glimpse into the future of AI Native Development. This episode is packed with expert opin...

In this enlightening episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Simon Maple sits down with Felipe Aguirre, a seasoned data scientist with a PhD in computer science and over 15 years of experience. Felipe, the organizer of the global AI Tinkerers community, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and delves into the transformative potential of AI in software development. He provides practical insights on using AI tools like Claude to generate code and build applications, illustrating h...

In this episode of the AI Native Dev Podcast, host Guy Podjarny welcomes Caleb Sima, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity and AI. Caleb's impressive background includes founding Spy Dynamics and serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Databricks and Robinhood. Currently, he's making waves on the investment side with WhiteRabbit and co-hosting a podcast on AI security.For more information, and to register to AI Native Dev Con, visit https://ainativedev.io.

In this engaging episode, Simon Maple sits down with Omer Rosenbaum, the CTO and co-founder of Swimm, to explore the challenges and solutions in the realm of software documentation. With a rich background in cybersecurity, Omer brings a unique perspective to the discussion, highlighting the critical role of documentation in developer onboarding and knowledge sharing within organizations. They delve into how AI can assist in writing, updating, and finding documentation and discuss Swimm’s inno...

In this episode of AI Native Dev, host Guy Podjarny sits down with Tamar Yehoshua, a seasoned tech leader with an impressive career in engineering and product leadership roles at Amazon, Google, Slack, and currently, Glean. Tamar shares her journey and the innovative work being carried out at Glean, an enterprise AI platform. The discussion delves into Glean's dual interface for search and chat, the critical importance of security and privacy in AI solutions, and the architectural insights be...

In this month's episode of the Tessl podcast, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny explore the transformative impact of AI on software development. Featuring insights from industry leaders such as Itamar Friedman from Codium AI, James Ward from AWS, Jason Warner from Poolside, and Bouke Nijhuis from CINQ, the episode delves into AI's role in testing, code generation, and the future roles of developers. Listen as they discuss complex topics like AI-generated tests, the dichotomy between understa...

Join Simon Maple as he sits down with Bouke Nijhuis, the Chief Technology Officer of CINQ, a consultancy based in Amsterdam. Bouke, an experienced Java developer and international speaker, delves into the world of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and the role of AI in modern software development. Throughout the episode, Bouke discusses his experiences with various AI coding assistants, and the innovative concept of generating code from human-written tests using AI. Learn about Bouke's practical ...

In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny sits down with Jason Warner, a veteran in software development and AI. Jason's impressive career includes roles such as CTO at GitHub, where he contributed to the creation of GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, GM at Heroku, and positions at Canonical and Redpoint Ventures. Now, as the founder of Poolside, Jason focuses on developing state-of-the-art language models for software development. This episode covers the evolution of code generation, th...

In this follow-up episode, we welcome back James Ward, a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in cloud computing and AI. James shares his hands-on experiences with Q Developer, an AI assistant designed to integrate seamlessly with AWS services. This episode offers a practical look into using Q Developer to enhance coding productivity and streamline cloud management. James discusses various features, including code explanation, test generation, and advanced slash commands. Whe...

In this enlightening episode, Simon Maple is joined by James Ward, developer advocate at AWS, to explore the evolving role of AI in the realm of software testing and development. James shares his journey and experiences with AWS, delves into a provocative tweet about AI's potential to write code, and discusses the current capabilities and limitations of AI tools like AWS Q Developer. They also speculate on the future of development roles, the importance of comprehensive specifications and tes...

In this episode of the AI Native Dev Podcast, host Guy Podjarny sits down with Itamar Friedman, the co-founder and CEO of Codium AI, a leading company in the AI test generation space. Itamar brings a wealth of experience from his diverse background, including his work in chip verification at Mellanox. Before founding Codium AI, Itamar held significant roles in various tech companies, showcasing his expertise in AI and software development.The discussion delves into the intricacies of AI test ...

In this insightful episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, hosts Simon Maple and Guy Podjarny discuss the key themes and learnings from their recent podcast episodes. From evaluating the effectiveness of AI tools to understanding the critical role of context in AI code generation, Simon and Guy cover a wide range of topics that are crucial for developers working with AI technologies.

Join Simon Maple in this insightful episode as he continues his conversation with Devin Stein, the innovative mind behind Dosu, an AI-driven tool designed to assist developers with tasks outside the traditional IDE. Devin, a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur, shares how Dosu helps developers by answering questions, triaging issues, and maintaining documentation. The episode explores real-world examples of Dosu in action, highlighting its successes and the critical role of human over...

Join Simon Maple as he chats with Devin Stein, the innovative founder of Dosu. In this episode, they delve into the evolving role of AI in software development, focusing on automating tasks outside the IDE. Devin shares his journey from early engineering roles at startups to founding Dosu, a company dedicated to alleviating developers' maintenance burdens through AI. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of integrating AI into development workflows, the precision and context required for e...

In this episode, Simon Maple dives into the world of AI testing with Rishabh Mehrotra from Sourcegraph. Together, they explore the essential aspects of AI in development, focusing on how models need context to create effective tests, the importance of evaluation, and the implications of AI-generated code. Rishabh shares his expertise on when and how AI tests should be conducted, balancing latency and quality, and the critical role of unit tests. They also discuss the evolving landscape of mac...

In this enlightening episode of the AI Native Dev podcast, Des shares invaluable insights into the strategic decisions and challenges faced along the way of Intercom's AI journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped Intercom's AI-first approach. The discussion delves into the evolution from AI-assisted tools to autonomous AI agents, organizational changes, and the future of AI-powered customer support. Des also emphasizes the importance of up-to-date knowledge bases and disciplined a...