How open source and AI can boost your developer productivity

Nick Taylor, developer advocate at Pomerium, sat down with the All Things Open team to share how open source and AI can boost developer productivity. From tips on contributing to projects, using AI tools to streamline coding and content workflows, to stepping outside your comfort zone for growth, Nick highlights practical insights every developer can use to level up their skills and workflow.

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0:08 - Welcome
0:16 - Brief introduction of yourself (30 seconds)
0:30 - You're passionate about open source. How did you get involved, what excites you about it, and why is it important to you?
1:25 - What's your advice to someone just getting started with open source?
2:08 - There's a lot of discussion about AI’s role in development. Do you think AI will replace developers? Why or why not?
3:12 - What's a new tool you’ve been using to boost your productivity?
4:18 - What's one tip, best practice, or any advice you’d like to share with the ATO community?
5:11 - How are you using AI to work with content and what's your experience?

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