Company
Date Published
Author
Andrew Osborne
Word count
620
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The 2023 WeAreDevelopers event in Berlin focused on AI, Clean Code, and TypeScript. Key speakers discussed the importance of personal security when using AI tools like Chat GPT, and the need for developers to adopt a "Clean as You Code" methodology to ensure high-quality code. Generative AI is expanding access to code development but also creating challenges such as ensuring the cleanliness of generated code. The event highlighted the growth of TypeScript, with talks on its benefits and how to transition from JavaScript. Security vulnerabilities were also discussed, including those in popular IDEs like Visual Studio Code. Renowned developers attended and interacted with attendees, emphasizing the value of the WeAreDevelopers community.