Enhancing Productivity with Tools, Aesthetics & AI • Cassidy Williams & Ben Hong

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here: https://gotopia.tech/articles/330 Cassidy Williams - Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at GitHub Ben Hong - Staff Developer Experience Engineer at Pandan Studio  RESOURCES Cassidy https://twitter.com/cassidoo https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidoo https://github.com/cassidoo https://cassidoo.co Ben https://x.com/bencodezen https://m.webtoo.ls/@bencodezen https://github.com/bencodezen https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencodezen https://www.bencodezen.io Links https://obsidian.md https://www.notion.so https://bear.app https://www.keyboardmaestro.com https://github.com/features/copilot https://claude.ai https://www.cursor.com https://www.tabnine.com DESCRIPTION Cassidy Williams and Ben Hong explore the intersection of aesthetics, functionality, and AI in the world of coding. They begin by examining how the design and feel of tools, from digital typewriters to customized keyboards, can significantly impact productivity and enjoyment. As they delve into AI's growing role, they assess various tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude.ai, and others, emphasizing how these technologies complement rather than replace human creativity. Their conversation highlights the balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining personal touch and critical thinking in coding. They argue that while AI advances, the human element remains crucial in driving innovation and crafting meaningful work. [...] RECOMMENDED BOOKS Taylor Royce • The 2024 Developer Productivity Guide • https://amzn.to/3XNAjqz Unni Panicker • The Software Developer's Guide to ChatGP • https://amzn.to/3MSpoWw Alex Castrounis • AI for People and Business • https://amzn.to/3NYKKTo Phil Winder • Reinforcement Learning • https://amzn.to/3t1S1VZ Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/gotocon.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/GOTOcon) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/goto_con) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/goto-) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GOTOConferences) CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech (https://gotopia.tech) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL (https://www.youtube.com/user/GotoConferences/?sub_confirmation=1) - new videos posted daily!