Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? The podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by James Wilson and Matt Sinclair, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a meaningful career in tech.
In this week's episode, James and Matt take a look at AI-based code generation tools. Products like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Tidewave are everywhere now — but are they making software engineers more productive, or just causing a whole new class of problems? In this episode, we unpack how AI is changing the way engineers work, code, and think.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why AI is both a superpower and a trap
- The shift from imperative to declarative computing
- How tools like Claude can help you rubber-duck a spec
- Why engineers who refuse to adapt may fall behind
- What hiring managers are really looking for in the age of AI
If you're a developer wondering whether AI is your best friend or worst enemy, this one's for you.
🎧 26 minutes. Zero fluff. Tune in now.
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🗒️ Show Notes
- Awesome Code AI - a big list of AI-based code generation tools
- Tidewave - an MCP for your Elixir Phoenix apps
- Claude Code - Anthropic's CLI code gen tool
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