AI DevTools: SDLC Productivity from Prompt to Production

The AI DevTools revolution is here, and it's time to separate the signal from the noise! Join Dublin MUG (MongoDB User Group) and GitTogether Dublin for a hands-on technical deep dive - evening exploring the AI-powered tools that are reshaping how we build software.

We aren't just looking at autocomplete; we are exploring the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). We’ll map out the best tools from the landscape and show you how to build a developer environment where your AI agent actually understands your data.

Whether you're already using AI coding assistants daily, curious about integrating AI into your development workflow, or want to connect with other developers navigating this space, this meetup is for you!

**Bring your laptops!!

🛠️ What we’re building:

• SDLC Mapping: We’ll start by categorizing the "chaos"—mapping AI tools to the SDLC (Coding, Testing, Docs, and Ops).
• The Agent Workshop: A hands-on setup of a GitHub Copilot Agent using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We’ll get everyone’s environment "Agent-ready."
• The Data Connection: We’ll hook that agent into the MongoDB MCP Server. You’ll see how Copilot can explore schemas, write aggregation pipelines, and query Atlas directly from your natural language prompts.
• Performance & Optimization: A showcase of the "essential" stack—MongoDB Compass AI Chat, the VS Code MCP bridge, and using AI to solve real-world performance bottlenecks.

⚙️ Prerequisites
To follow along, please have VS Code and Node.js (LTS). A MongoDB Atlas free-tier account and a Github Account is also required.

📅 Agenda (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

6:00 - 6:30 PM | Networking & Pizza 🍕
Grab some food, meet fellow developers, and share your experiences with AI DevTools

6:30 - 8:00 PM | Talks [TBD]
Details coming soon!

8:00 - 8:30 PM | Open Discussion & More Networking
Stick around for Q&A, more networking, and honest conversations about AI in our daily workflows

Got a story to tell about AI DevTools? 🎤
We're looking for speakers to share their perspectives and experiences.
Submit your talk proposal: https://forms.gle/sLwgWDtxkF2M6Wx77
All experience levels and talk styles welcome!

See you there! 🎯