EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 47 MIN
Episode 529: Windsurf, AI Agents, and Kiro
from Software Defined Talk · host Software Defined Talk LLC
This week, we discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 529 Runner-up Titles "The backlog will always be with you." The things I dream about… Closet debt It’s about the money They call it business for a reason The children are the future The best and brightest are going to be making better advertising Ghost Developers are Architects TaskRabbit LLM Crabs in a pot You’re on a temporary plateau on your way to Product Management Rundown Windsurf and Coding Agents Is Cursor having their Docker moment? OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google Windsurf's CEO goes to Google; OpenAI's acquisition falls apart Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf It’s about the research. Ignore the money. How much does AI impact development speed? Measuring the actual impact of AI coding with Abi Noda, CEO of DX Introducing Kiro Relevant to your Interests How much money has Linda Yaccarino made as X´s CEO during her tenure? NLWeb: Tapping MCP for natural language web search Introducing Comet: Browse at the speed of thought AWS reportedly set to launch agentic AI marketplace with Anthropic next week New Smart Glasses Block Out All Real-Life Advertising Exclusive | SpaceX to Invest $2 Billion Into Elon Musk’s xAI Figma's $300k Daily AWS Bill Isn't the Scandal You Think It Is DraftGPT: The Brave New World of AI Hits the NBA Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab is worth $12B in seed round AI Tooling, Evolution and The Promiscuity of Modern Developers Sponsor Subscribe to the Fork Around and Find Out Podcast Listener Feedback Wes recommends reMarkable eReader Jeroen recommends BooX Conferences Sydney Wizdom Meet-Up, Sydney, August 7. Matt will be there. SpringOne, Las Vegas, August 25th to 28th, 2025. See Coté’s pitch. Explore 2025 US, Las Vegas, August 25th to 28th, 2025. See Coté’s pitch. SREDay London, Coté speaking, September 18th and 19th. Civo Navigate London, Coté speaking, September 30th. Texas Linux Fest, Austin, October 3rd to 4th. CFP closes August 3rd. CF Day EU, Frankfurt, October 7th, 2025. AI for the Rest of Us, Coté speaking, October 15th to 16th, London. SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: [email protected] Free stickers: Email your address to [email protected] Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show: [email protected] Recommendations Brandon: F1 The Movie Matt: Dune Prophecy Photo Credits Header
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This week, we discuss Windsurf being acquired (again), how much AI agents really help with coding, and AWS launching Kiro. Plus, Matt attempts to design a new closet. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 529 Runner-up Titles "The backlog will always be with you." The things I dream about… Closet debt It’s about the money They call it business for a reason The children are the future The best and brightest are going to be making better advertising Ghost Developers are Architects TaskRabbit LLM Crabs in a pot You’re on a temporary plateau on your way to Product Management Rundown Windsurf and Coding Agents Is Cursor having their Docker moment? OpenAI’s Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf’s CEO is going to Google Windsurf's CEO goes to Google; OpenAI's acquisition falls apart Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf It’s about the research. Ignore the money. How much does AI impact development speed? Measuring the actual impact of AI coding with Abi Noda, CEO of DX Introducing Kiro Relevant to your Interests How much money has Linda Yaccarino made as X´s CEO during her tenure? NLWeb: Tapping MCP for natural language web search Introducing Comet: Browse at the speed of thought AWS reportedly set to launch agentic AI marketplace with Anthropic next week New Smart Glasses Block Out All Real-Life Advertising Exclusive | SpaceX to Invest $2 Billion Into Elon Musk’s xAI Figma's $300k Daily AWS Bill Isn't the Scandal You Think It Is DraftGPT: The Brave New World of AI Hits the NBA Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab is worth $12B in seed round AI Tooling, Evolution and The Promiscuity of Modern Developers Sponsor Subscribe to the Fork Around and Find Out Podcast Listener Feedback Wes recommends reMarkable eReader Jeroen recommends BooX Conferences Sydney Wizdom Meet-Up, Sydney, August 7. Matt will be there. SpringOne, Las Vegas, August 25th to 28th, 2025. See Coté’s pitch. Explore 2025 US, Las Vegas, August 25th to 28th, 2025. See Coté’s pitch. SREDay London, Coté speaking, September 18th and 19th. Civo Navigate London, Coté speaking, September 30th. Texas Linux Fest, Austin, October 3rd to 4th. CFP closes August 3rd. CF Day EU, Frankfurt, October 7th, 2025. AI for the Rest of Us, Coté speaking, October 15th to 16th, London. SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: [email protected] Free stickers: Email your address to [email protected] Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show: [email protected] Recommendations Brandon: F1 The Movie Matt: Dune Prophecy Photo Credits Header Sponsored By:FAFO: Subscribe to the Fork Around and Find Out Podcast
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