Mentoring the Machine — Eric Hou, Augment Code
This talk explores how AI agents can be integrated into software development workflows, shifting the engineer's role from direct implementation to mentorship and orchestration. The core thesis is that by treating AI like junior engineers—providing context, guidance, and structured environments—teams can overcome the limitations of AI and unlock significant productivity gains. This approach transforms chaotic, interruption-filled days into more focused and efficient work, ultimately making software creation more of a science.
World's Fair 2025 19 min