In our continued coverage of AWS Re:Invent 2024, i had the pleasure of speaking to one of the coolest, smartest and most passionate AWS ambassador yet. Rory Richardson was electrifying. In this episode, we discuss Amazon Q Developer, a tool that promises to reshape not just how developers approach code, automation, and innovation, but also how ops teams and security teams and FInOps teams can benefit as well. Our guest, a long-time AWS insider with 12 years of experience, shares insights on why Q Developer might just be the coolest thing they've worked on—ever.
🛠️ Some highlights:
► The evolution of Q Developer from a simple IDE plugin to a comprehensive DevOps and operations powerhouse.
► How Q Developer tackles the 35 hours of developer toil outside of writing fresh code—think modernization, automation, and transformation.
► Natural language as the future of coding and the delicate balance between abstraction and precision.
► Agents vs. Assistants: What’s the difference, and how do they empower developers?
► The big picture of intent-based development—moving from "coding" to "orchestrating."
Mainframe migrations, legacy tech, and the role of AI in tackling monolithic applications.
💡 Plus:
► The philosophy behind Q Developer’s integration with tools like GitLab for seamless pipeline management.
► A candid discussion about AWS’s vision for democratizing innovation and creating tools for the next generation of builders.
► Whether you're a seasoned developer, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of software engineering, this episode is packed with insights, analogies (Jarvis fans, rejoice!), and real-world examples of how generative AI is transforming the industry.
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