Episode 60: Using AI to modernise legacy code, manage tech debt and improve documentation

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In this episode of Off Script, James, Josh, and guest Jon Milsom explore the rapid advancements in AI as a tool to refactor codebases, and how teams are leveraging AI to innovate, solve problems, and improve processes across industries. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to AI in Tech Consulting 01:03 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact 03:13 AI Week: Experimentation and Learning 04:39 Personal Projects: Scratch an Itch 07:35 Encouraging Innovation and Creativity 08:41 The Excitement of AI and Its Challenges 11:19 Using AI for Tech Debt and Documentation 13:46 AI's Role in Code Review and Documentation 17:05 Navigating Bottlenecks in Development 19:10 The Broader Responsibility of Engineers 20:26 The Importance of Maintenance in Software Development 23:00 Leveraging AI for Legacy Code Upgrades 26:06 AI Integration Across Business Functions 28:59 User-Centric AI Features in Sports Tech 31:59 Empowering Teams with AI Tools 34:47 The Future of AI Pricing and Development Resources: Pitchero - https://pitchero.com Claude AI - https://www.anthropic.com/index.html OpenAI GPT models - https://openai.com/research

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