Developer Frustration, APIs, and the AI Tooling Shift | Agents Of Dev Ep. 6
Agents of Dev - A DevOps Podcast
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25m
The developer ecosystem is experiencing growing tension as APIs change rapidly, tooling ecosystems fragment, and AI becomes deeply embedded in software engineering workflows.
In this episode, Mitch Ashley and Brad Shimmin explore the root causes behind developer frustration, from unstable APIs to the rapid rise of AI-powered development tools. They examine the recent influence of Anthropic on the developer landscape, the importance of user experience in engineering platforms, and the challenge of maintaining creativity in an increasingly automated world.
The discussion emphasizes why thoughtful tooling design, open engagement with developers, and practical AI adoption will shape the future of software engineering.
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