Don’t miss out! Join us at the next Open Source Summit in Seoul, South Korea (November 4-5). Join us at the premier vendor-neutral open source conference, where developers and technologists come together to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore the latest innovations and advancements in open source technology. Learn more at https://events.linuxfoundation.org/
Sponsored Session: Beyond Code Completion: The Shift of AI Programming from Pair to Peer – Nicky Pike, Coder
Software development is seeing a shift in how humans and AI interact. What began as simple code completion and suggestion within the IDE has become so much more. We’re now seeing AI agents function like pair programming partners, similar to junior developers who can take on GitHub issues but still need guidance and review. At Coder, we’ve been testing AI agents within our Cloud Development Environments by letting them tackle actual development tasks. In this talk, I’ll show you where AI pairing partners excel (documentation, quick prototyping) and where they still struggle. I’ll also explore what’s coming next: the shift toward "peer programming" where AI becomes a more trusted partner with greater autonomy. You’ll see real examples of productivity gains we’ve measured, learn how to provide isolated environments for safe AI interaction, and walk away with practical steps to start leveraging AI’s evolution from helpful assistant to development partner. Whether you’re just experimenting with code assistance or ready to deploy AI agents at scale, this session will help you navigate this rapidly changing technology.
