Anyone Can Code? Hype vs Reality of AI Coding Agents

Join us for a dynamic 60-minute session that dives deep into the world of AI-powered coding assistants. In this meetup, we’ll explore and critically assess the capabilities of popular tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Bolt, Replit, and Cursor. Our focus will be on answering the question: Can someone without a deep software background truly code using these AI assistants, or is a strong foundation in software concepts still essential?

Throughout the session, we’ll showcase live demos, share real-world experiences, and engage in a lively discussion that separates the marketing hype from the practical reality of these innovative tools.

Agenda (60 Minutes Total):

• Welcome & Introduction (5 minutes)
• Brief overview of the session's objectives and key questions.
• Showcase of AI Coding Assistants (20 minutes)
• Tools in Focus: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Bolt, Replit, and Cursor.
• Hype vs Reality Discussion (25 minutes)
• Analyze what these AI coding assistants promise versus what they deliver in real-world scenarios.
• Evaluate whether these tools enable coding for those without in-depth software knowledge.
• Open discussion on challenges, limitations, and potential use cases.
• Interactive Q&A & Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

Speaker
Prasad Kulkarni - Director, Ontoscale AI
Prasad is a seasoned technology professional with a broad range of experience across industries such as pharma, travel, and banking. He has built large-scale tech and AI platforms, working extensively in front-end, back-end, data, and DevOps. Currently, Prasad runs an AI agency where he focuses on delivering practical AI solutions that drive real business impact. With a down-to-earth approach and a focus on clear, accessible innovation, he now leads the Managing AI London Meetup—bringing together both experienced developers and newcomers to explore and discuss the evolving landscape of AI and coding.

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prasaadk/