GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech

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


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This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.
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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. [...]

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