In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, AI coding assistants are transforming how we develop software. While these tools enhance productivity, mastering fundamental software engineering principles remains essential for their effective use. This workshop bridges the gap between basic programming skills and the expertise needed to thrive in environments where human engineers collaborate with AI tools.
Based on the book "Fundamentals of Software Engineering," this intensive workshop equips participants with both technical capabilities and professional skills that remain relevant regardless of changing technologies. Through a balanced mix of conceptual teaching and hands-on exercises using both traditional and AI-assisted approaches, attendees will work on realistic scenarios that reinforce practical application of software engineering fundamentals while developing discernment about AI tool integration.
Key Takeaways
1 Understand the mindset shift from programmer to software engineer
2 Develop skills for crafting maintainable, readable code that communicates intent
3 Learn effective techniques for working with legacy codebases
4 Master AI code assistance tools and evaluate AI-generated code critically
5 Apply software architecture patterns appropriately
6 Build a personal roadmap for professional growth in the AI era
Speaker
Nate Schutta
Software Architect @Thoughtworks, Java Champion, author of "Thinking Architecturally" and "Responsible Microservices"
Nathaniel T. Schutta is a software architect and Java Champion focused on cloud computing, developer happiness and building usable applications. A proponent of polyglot programming, Nate has written multiple books, appeared in countless videos and many podcasts. He’s also a seasoned speaker who regularly presents at worldwide conferences, No Fluff Just Stuff symposia, meetups, universities, and user groups. In addition to his day job, Nate is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches students to embrace (and evaluate) technical change. Driven to rid the world of bad presentations, he coauthored the book Presentation Patterns with Neal Ford and Matthew McCullough, and he also published Thinking Architecturally and Responsible Microservices available from O’Reilly. His latest book, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, is currently available in early release.
