Vibes won't cut it — Chris Kelly, Augment Code
This talk argues that the current hype around AI code generation overlooks the complexities of production software engineering. While AI can generate code, it doesn't inherently understand the nuanced decision-making, maintenance, and safety requirements of large-scale, production-ready systems. The core thesis is that professional software engineers remain essential, and the focus should shift from the quantity of AI-generated code to how AI can augment the existing, rigorous practices of software development.
World's Fair 2025 16 min