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Developers are emotionally attached to their tools

June 12, 2026 00:34:08 32.76 MB Downloads: 0

Ryan welcomes Trisha Gee, a Java champion and developer productivity advocate, to explore how AI is transforming the role of IDEs and the broader developer experience; the relevance of traditional tools, muscle memory, the risks of hype; and how to adapt workflows for AI-driven development.

Episode notes:

Trisha Gee is a developer advocate and Java champion with over 20 years of software experience. 

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