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AI coding tools promise massive productivity gains, but which ones actually work and why? In this session, we’ll walk through how two engineers use different tools daily: one using Claude Code + Cursor, the other GitHub Copilot CLI. We’ll cover what initially didn’t work, skepticism we had, where each tool shines, and where they fall down. We’ll show what this looks like for a team of 20 engineers that delivers at a scale of 200. No hype, just realistic workflows, tradeoffs, and lessons learned.
Seating for this session is first-come, first-served. Add it to your schedule to plan your day and arrive early to secure a spot.
To learn more, please check out these resources:
* https://aka.ms/build26-next-steps
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
* Mario Toffia
* Priyanka Sharma
𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
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BRK229 | Cloud platform & data
Breakout | (200) Intermediate
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Chapters:
0:00 – Overview of Thiink and Priyanka’s background in Cloud Native and Kubernetes
00:00:58 – Mario Toffia introduces his background in Telco, IoT and early LLM experimentation
00:02:24 – Mario initiates autonomous coding workflow using Copilot CLI
00:10:05 – Generative AI enables backend engineers to create functional UIs
00:10:25 – Transition: new tech, old problems emerge
00:13:26 – Team realization—AI collaborators can quit anytime
00:30:45 – Importance of maintaining manual control for sensitive infrastructure
00:34:25 – Priyanka discusses parallels between AI evolution and previous tech phases (iPhone, cloud)
00:37:56 – Session wrap-up with closing remarks, social links, and audience engagement Read More Microsoft Developer
