Enhancing Productivity with Tools, Aesthetics & AI • Cassidy Williams & Ben Hong

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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview here:https://gotopia.tech/articles/330Cassidy Williams - Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub Ben Hong - Staff Developer Experience Engineer at Pandan Studio  RESOURCESCassidyhttps://twitter.com/cassidoohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidoohttps://github.com/cassidoohttps://cassidoo.coBenhttps://x.com/bencodezenhttps://m.webtoo.ls/@bencodezenhttps://github.com/bencodezenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bencodezenhttps://www.bencodezen.ioLinkshttps://obsidian.mdhttps://www.notion.sohttps://bear.apphttps://www.keyboardmaestro.comhttps://github.com/features/copilothttps://claude.aihttps://www.cursor.comhttps://www.tabnine.comDESCRIPTIONCassidy Williams and Ben Hong explore the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and AI in the world of coding. They begin by examining how the design and feel of tools, from digital typewriters to customized keyboards, can significantly impact productivity and enjoyment. As they delve into AI's growing role, they assess various tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude.ai, and others, emphasizing how these technologies complement rather than replace human creativity.Their conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining personal touch and critical thinking in coding. They argue that while AI advances, the human element remains crucial in driving innovation and crafting meaningful work. [...]RECOMMENDED BOOKSTaylor Royce • The 2024 Developer Productivity Guide • https://amzn.to/3XNAjqzUnni Panicker • The Software Developer's Guide to ChatGP • https://amzn.to/3MSpoWwAlex Castrounis • AI for People and Business • https://amzn.to/3NYKKToPhil Winder • Reinforcement Learning • https://amzn.to/3t1S1VZBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!