GitHub’s CEO, Thomas Dohmke, recently gave a TED talk where he delves into the GitHub Copilot, which is set to democratise software development by making it accessible to all.
Takeaways:
- The Concept of Coding: Drawing parallels between coding and the universally beloved toy, Lego, Dohmke emphasizes that coding is a gateway to creativity, the complexity of which often prevents many from exploring its boundless possibilities.
- Introducing Copilot: Changing the coding landscape is Github Copilot, an AI programming assistant capable of predicting and completing code. This tool goes a step further, aligning with interactive chats in natural language, providing insights on building digital structures like a 3D Lego brick on a webpage.
- The Impact of Copilot: With the recently released Github Copilot Workspace, even novices can harness the power of code. By translating task descriptions into actionable plans and code, Copilot promises to transcend barriers, potentially swelling the ranks of GitHub software developers to over a billion by 2030.
Note: the recent partnership between Devin and Microsoft is anticipated to again significantly lower the barrier to coding.