Join Farhan Thawar, Shopify’s VP and Head of Engineering, as he discusses how Shopify, an e-commerce platform that builds at incredible scale, is unlocking the potential of its developers with AI tooling like GitHub Copilot.
Learn strategies to increase developer empowerment with the adoption of AI tooling, measure the success of your GitHub Copilot adoption, and prepare for the downstream effects of increased developer productivity.
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00:00 - Introduction to the Presentation and Copilot's Role at Shopify
02:11 - Shopify's E-commerce Impact and Checkout Innovation
04:42 - Shopify's Extensive Use of GitHub for Code Management
07:01 - Leveraging AI for Enhanced Product Descriptions at Shopify
09:16 - The Increasing Role of AI in Engineering Productivity
11:45 - Strategic Importance of GitHub and Copilot for Shopify
14:30 - Adoption and Evolution of Copilot in Shopify's Workflow
17:34 - Developer Satisfaction and Qualitative Assessment of Copilot
21:06 - The Art of Engineering and the Impact of AI Tools like Copilot
24:26 - Legal Considerations and Best Practices for AI Tool Adoption
27:14 - Adapting to and Learning from AI Tools in Engineering
30:32 - Copilot Chat Beta: Insights and User Feedback at Shopify
34:02 - The Role of Copilot in Coding Interviews and Assessments
37:50 - Navigating Legal Challenges in the Use of AI-Generated Code
40:14 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on AI Integration in Engineering
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