AI helpers are built into just about every application right now, but
are they really helping? Making the most of the powers of generative AI to transform life
for both app builders and end users is alluring — but also full of uncertainty and
confusion.
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What’s inside?
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This ebook aims to demystify using AI to improve the entire
software development life cycle (SDLC). We’ll show you where and how generative AI can
be put to work across your SDLC to reap lasting benefits — and produce quality code and
happy customers.
This first chapter excerpt from the experts at O’Reilly
examines why software development is a key area primed to deliver on the promises of
generative AI, providing readers with a thorough look at the landscape and practical
ways to use it to improve their SDLC.
Chapter1: Generative AI in Software
Development
The rise of LLMs
Where does GenAI really fit?
Software Development Assistants: Fit for
Purpose
The Software Development Life Cycle
Applying GenAI in the SDLC
Chapter1:
Generative AI in Software
Development
The rise of LLMs
Where does GenAI really fit?
Software Development Assistants: Fit for
Purpose
The Software Development Life Cycle
Applying GenAI in the SDLC
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About the authors
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Brent Laster
Brent Laster is a global training, author and the founder of
Tech Skills Transformations: a company dedicated to helping others take their technical skills
to new levels. He is also a DevOps director at SAS. Brent has created and conducted training
courses on GitHub Copilot and has led enterprise trials in Copilot. He is well-versed in all
aspects of the tool and uses it on a regular basis. He also makes sure to keep up with the
latest developments for Copilot and related technologies.
Brent Laster
Brent Laster is a global training, author and the founder of
Tech Skills Transformations: a company dedicated to helping others take their technical skills
to new levels. He is also a DevOps director at SAS. Brent has created and conducted training
courses on GitHub Copilot and has led enterprise trials in Copilot. He is well-versed in all
aspects of the tool and uses it on a regular basis. He also makes sure to keep up with the
latest developments for Copilot and related technologies.