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Navigate the overwhelming landscape of AI tools in software development with this 41-minute conference talk that cuts through the hype to deliver practical guidance. Explore the reality of AI-powered developer tools including chatbots, coding assistants, agents, and local LLMs, focusing on what developers actually need for real-world scenarios like reading code, generating code, automating tasks, and maintaining privacy. Discover the right tools for specific use cases through live demonstrations, learn essential prompt engineering techniques, and understand the critical trade-offs between privacy and functionality when choosing between self-hosted solutions and SaaS platforms. Examine the strengths and limitations of various AI tools while using a practical decision framework to determine which tools fit your development context and when to avoid AI solutions altogether.
