Web Summit Rio 2023: Building an app in 18 minutes with GitHub Copilot X

Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub, delivered an engaging presentation at Web Summit Rio 2023, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in software development through GitHub Copilot and its evolution, Copilot X. He shared personal insights into the daily challenges developers face with repetitive tasks, emphasizing how AI can enhance productivity by eliminating mundane coding tasks and enabling developers to focus on creative problem-solving. Dohmke demonstrated the practical application of Copilot X by building a snake game in just 15 minutes, illustrating how AI can amplify developer capabilities and redefine the concept of a "10x developer." His talk underscored the vision of AI as a tool that not only boosts efficiency but also empowers developers to bring their ideas to life swiftly, fostering a new era of digital creativity and innovation.