Gen AI for dev teams has been a focal point of conversation for the last few years, but the technology and application are both still very nascent. How can you find the best Gen AI use case for your team, and implement it safely?

This week, our host Dan Lines sits down with Peter McKee, Vice President of Developer Relations and Community at Sonar. They explore the benefits and risks associated with Gen AI, and whether this new tooling is most impactful for junior or senior developers. Regardless of the persona, there needs to be an emphasis on quality control, static code analysis, and the new coaching strategies to help the influx of new code.

Tune in to hear Dan and Peter offer practical advice for engineering leaders on safely experimenting with and integrating Gen AI tools to enhance productivity without sacrificing quality.

Episode Highlights:

00:33 The ins and out of being a VP of Developer Relations and Community
04:48 The Importance of wisdom and experience when applying Gen AI
08:32 Is there more of a risk for junior developers in this age?
19:51 How tooling can help with the influx of Gen AI Code
26:02 The safe ways to roll out Gen AI to developers
29:21 Where to start applying Gen AI for your team

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Finding the Best Gen AI Use Case for Your Dev Team | Sonar’s Peter McKee

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