Open Source Software in the Age of AI

AI coding assistants are changing how developers write code, but what does that mean for open source software? This talk explores when to depend on a library or framework and when it makes sense to generate code with AI instead. We’ll look at how AI both helps and hinders OSS projects, and share practical ways you can continue (start?!) to support the maintainers and dependencies your applications depend on.

Venue

This meeting is at Bonded Warehouse; once part of Old Granada Studios, the iconic warehouse is now office space and can be found behind the Museum of Science and Industry in Castlefield. Follow the directions for the Crystal Maze and the building is on the right.

This is a free event - there is no charge for a ticket.
We often get enough RSVP's for there to be a waiting list; the list has always cleared by the early part of the week of the talk, but this relies on you releasing your ticket if you can no longer attend. Please remember to do this if your plans change.

Please ensure we have an email address that you do look at, so we can let you know of any last minute changes; and please use your full name on the site as it's the only way we, or the fire service, can account for you in the case of an evacuation/emergency/fire etc.

Catering will be provided, courtesy of ECOM Recruitment. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know via the event chat.

If you would need assistance to leave the building in the event of an evacuation then please let us know via the event chat.

Note for recruitment professionals - we don't exclude recruiters from our meetings but we would ask you to contact Rick Garner for a brief chat before you start attending.

Schedule
Doors open from 18:00
Intro and welcome 18:40
Speaker 18:50 (with a break at some point )
Wrap-up & prize raffle 20.45
Close ~21:00
(Don't feel bad if you have to leave early for a train/bus/lift home - no one will be offended)

We then adjourn to a local bar for a drink and a natter - everyone is welcome to join us!