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Explore the evolving landscape of AI-assisted programming in this 17-minute video that examines whether AI tools can truly replace human pair programming partners. Dive into a practical evaluation of Aider and Cohere, two conversational coding assistants designed for real-time collaboration. Discover how these tools function, their comparative advantages against alternatives like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot, and their practical limitations revealed during hands-on testing. Follow along with the complete workflow from installation and setup through building a web application, addressing challenges, and conducting security scans. The demonstration provides valuable insights for developers interested in integrating AI tools into their coding workflow while maintaining security best practices. Includes resources for trying Aider and accessing the GitHub repository with example code generated during the demonstration.
Syllabus
0:00 Can AI Really Pair Program?
0:28 What is Aider and How Does It Work?
1:12 Aider vs Claude Code vs GitHub Copilot
2:17 Supported Models and Key Features
3:23 Installing Aider and Setting Up Cohere
4:19 First Impressions and Initial Challenges
6:01 Prompting Aider to Build a Web App
7:33 Folder Issues and Learning Curve
10:28 Fixes, Testing, and Final App Review
15:12 Security Scan, Results, and Final Thoughts
Taught by
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