Name: AI Assisted Coding: Strengths, Challenges, and Future of Coding Assistants
Start: 2025-02-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-12T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Northwestern Mutual

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized many aspects of software development, and AI-assisted coding tools are rapidly becoming indispensable in a developer's toolkit. This talk explores the current landscape of coding assistants, highlighting the tasks where they excel and the areas where they struggle. We’ll dive into practical strategies for mitigating the weaknesses of these tools, ensuring that developers can maximize their utility.
You'll gain an understanding of the array of AI coding assistants available today, their unique strengths, and how they fit into a developer's quiver. We’ll also look ahead to the future, offering predictions about upcoming improvements in AI-assisted coding and identifying the tasks likely to advance slower.
Finally, we will address a crucial question: How can developers build confidence that the output or advice from AI tools is reliable? Attendees will leave equipped with insights and actionable advice to effectively leverage AI in their coding workflows, enhancing productivity and quality in software delivery.

**Speaker Bio**
David Parry is a seasoned Software Developer with more than two decades of Java development experience, beginning with his initial foray into Java in 1996. Throughout his career, he has adeptly developed and implemented content management systems for various clients, including the notable Johny Walker's [keepwalking.com.](https://keepwalking.com)
His role as a consultant at a Big 4 firm has seen him resolve complex issues for numerous clients, showcasing his proficiency with high-traffic web platforms. David’s expertise also spans to cutting-edge technologies like Android TV, through which he has significantly improved customer experiences with advanced streaming services.
Currently serving as the Director of Architecture, he manages strategic architectural planning and execution, provides valuable insights to his team, and remains an essential asset with a profound understanding of software development and an extensive background in Java.

**Networking and Dining**
Join us for an evening of networking and great food!
Enjoy pizza and soda during the meeting, and stick around for dinner afterward—everyone's welcome!

Eyal Wirsansky

AI for Enterprise Virtual User Group

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Artificial Intelligence

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Cloud Computing

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