Addy Osmani

As AI coding assistants like Cursor, Cline and Copilot revolutionize software development, a new reality emerges: while these tools excel at generating boilerplate and routine functions-roughly 70% of coding work-they struggle with the crucial final 30% that transforms a basic solution into production-ready software. This talk explores how developers can adapt to this paradigm shift by strategically embracing AI for what it does best while doubling down on uniquely human skills. Drawing from industry leaders' insights, we'll examine why AI struggles with essential complexity like system architecture, edge cases, and maintainability, and how developers can position themselves as indispensable collaborators rather than competitors with AI. Whether you're a senior architect seeking to amplify your impact or a junior developer navigating this rapidly evolving landscape, you'll leave with practical strategies to elevate your craft beyond what AI can generate. Learn how to transform from code writers to systems thinkers, becoming "power users" who leverage AI as a force multiplier while maintaining ownership of the engineering decisions that matter most.

Get ready for an exciting journey through the latest in Chrome DevTools and React DevTools as we dive into the State of the Union for 2024. We'll explore the powerful tools and features that continue to empower developers to craft high-performance web experiences. We’ll also touch on the latest in React debugging including updates like React Compiler support. Whether you're a veteran user or new to the DevTools magic, this session will equip you with actionable tips and insights to level up your development process.

Unlock the next generation of developer productivity. In this talk, we'll dive into how AI-powered tools are transforming the way we build software. Discover techniques for rapid iteration, intelligent debugging, and the creation of exceptional user experiences. Whether you're using cutting-edge AI models or exploring the first wave of AI assistance, this talk will equip you with strategies to level up your workflow.

Our understanding of performance & user-experience has heavily evolved over the years. Web Developer Tooling needs to similarly evolve to make sure it is user-centric, actionable and contextual where modern experiences are concerned. In this talk, Addy will walk you through Chrome and others have been thinking about this problem and what updates they've been making to performance tools to lower the friction for building great experiences on the web.