DOP 315: Why Good Developers Spend More Time Designing Than Coding
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#315: In this episode, the discussion centers around the critical importance of design over mere code writing in software development. Darin & Viktor reflect on their experience with coding tools like Cursor and Claude Code, noting their pros, cons, and the efficiency brought by AI in handling coding chores. They highlight the paradigm shift in developer tasks from writing code to managing and designing projects, comparing it to the role of an author in world-building. The conversation also touches on the potential future of startups leveraging AI to minimize costs, the iterative nature of design, and practical tips for integrating AI into development workflows effectively.
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Viktor Farcic
Viktor Farcic is a member of the Google Developer Experts and Docker Captains groups, and published author.
His big passions are DevOps, Containers, Kubernetes, Microservices, Continuous Integration, Delivery and Deployment (CI/CD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
He often speaks at community gatherings and conferences.
He has published DevOps Paradox and Test-Driven Java Development.
His random thoughts and tutorials can be found in his blog The DevOps Toolkit.