Mar 12, 2025

WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney

Is 'vibe coding' the future of development or just a trend creating throwaway code? We debate the controversial practice earning some developers thousands.

#1about 2 minutes

Introducing the Global AI community and its local chapters

A Microsoft MVP explains the mission of the Global AI community, which connects members worldwide and supports the creation of local chapters.

#2about 3 minutes

The evolving relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft

A discussion on the shifting partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft, alongside commentary on the media's portrayal of tech leaders like Sam Altman.

#3about 4 minutes

Exploring the current state of AR and VR hardware

An overview of modern augmented and mixed reality devices, including Snapchat Spectacles, Meta Ray-Ban, and the challenges of hardware cost and software longevity.

#4about 2 minutes

A simple console log trick for easier JavaScript debugging

Using curly braces within a `console.log` statement automatically prints both the variable name and its value, simplifying the debugging process.

#5about 4 minutes

Why Microsoft is rewriting the TypeScript compiler in Go

Microsoft is transitioning the TypeScript compiler from JavaScript to Go to achieve significant performance improvements for large, memory-intensive server-side applications.

#6about 6 minutes

Key findings from the 2023 Web Almanac on JavaScript

The Web Almanac reveals trends in web development, such as the large amount of unused JavaScript shipped to users and the surprising persistence of jQuery.

#7about 7 minutes

Reflecting on 20 years of YouTube for developers

A look at how YouTube has become a primary resource for developer education, from hands-on tutorials to the impact of monetization on content quality.

#8about 7 minutes

The rise of "vibe coding" and AI-generated products

An analysis of the "vibe coding" trend, where developers use natural language prompts to build and monetize products quickly, raising questions about software longevity.

#9about 5 minutes

Using VR and AR for healthcare and anxiety reduction

Beyond gaming, immersive technologies like VR and mixed reality are being used in practical applications such as surgery and reducing patient anxiety during dental procedures.

#10about 11 minutes

How AI is reshaping developer careers and hiring

A discussion on how AI will change developer roles, focusing on the longevity of enterprise software and the obsolescence of traditional technical interviews.

#11about 6 minutes

Introducing agent experience and building trust in AI

As AI agents become more common, a new field of Agent Experience (AX) emerges to address issues of user trust, interaction design, and avoiding the uncanny valley.

#12about 5 minutes

Get involved with mentorship and AI community events

An overview of opportunities to give back, including a mentorship program for female tech talent in Uganda and the upcoming Global AI Bootcamp in Berlin.

#13about 8 minutes

Exploring modern tools for web interaction and analysis

A showcase of useful tools, including a lightweight image comparison slider built with CSS and minimal JavaScript, and a tool for creating AI-friendly summaries of codebases.