Empowering Entry-Level Engineers
Eddie believes that tools like Copilot will lower barriers for entry-level software engineers, enabling more individuals to enter the field and enhancing productivity. He draws parallels to the evolution of developer tools, emphasizing that automation can free developers from mundane tasks, allowing them to focus on more engaging aspects of coding. The discussion also touches on the importance of privacy, clarifying that Copilot does not use private code for training and addresses concerns about code laundering in the context of public repositories.In this clip
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Episode 533: Eddie Aftandilian on Github Copilot
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