AI-driven boilerplate code automation is the way of the future. Not convinced yet? Keep reading. 🤓
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@getambassador Sorry, not sold. What is the distinguishing characteristic that makes AI-driven boilerplate code automation over the existing boiler plate artifact and other template code generation? I'll give you a hint -- expertise.

@kin We agree on expertise. No argument there. AI-driven automation for boilerplate code is an accelerant. For sure, there are other options (like templates and existing boilerplates), but AI can help adapt to new context, enforce standards, and avoid replicating previous errors. The goal is not to replace expertise, but to shift the experts' focus to higher value work faster.

@getambassador Well said, from the outside-in perspective. But that won't be how it gets used inside the enterprise. While your intent and belief is not to replace expertise it is very much seen as THAT within the enterprise. "adapt to new context, enforce standards, and avoid replicating previous errors" happens with the previous / current approach, but experts can also collaborate around context, negotiate standards, and understand previous errors.

@getambassador The austerity you are pointing to exists because of how previous tools are applied--AI is just accelerating that. The previous rounds of tools were applied in just the same way -- with external vendors believing it was solution, which was improperly applied by leadership.

@getambassador Additionally, it is just a much. more costlier approach than traditional artifacts and templates -- without that much gain.

@kin Totally, like many of the tools before it, AI also seeks to improve what was previously there. However, we'd argue that AI-assisted code generation is a cost saver for boilerplate since it cranks out the repetitive stuff instantly, so we’re not wasting time writing the same setup code over & over (time saved = $ in your pocket).😉

Sounds like we might have an interesting debate on our hands, maybe something a podcast episode or webinar we could explore together further?👀 All in good fun!