Addy Osmani

Addy Osmani

Addy Osmani is an engineering leader working on Google Chrome. He leads up Chrome's Developer Experience organization, helping reduce the friction for developers to build great user experiences.
The Human 30%: Thriving as a Developer in the Age of AI Coding Assistants
JSNation US 2025JSNation US 2025
Upcoming
The Human 30%: Thriving as a Developer in the Age of AI Coding Assistants
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.
Chrome DevTools: State of the Union 2024 - Debugging React & Beyond
React Summit US 2024React Summit US 2024
30 min
Chrome DevTools: State of the Union 2024 - Debugging React & Beyond
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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.
The Ai-Assisted Developer Workflow: Build Faster and Smarter Today
JSNation US 2024JSNation US 2024
31 min
The Ai-Assisted Developer Workflow: Build Faster and Smarter Today
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.
The Future of Performance Tooling
JSNation 2022JSNation 2022
21 min
The Future of Performance Tooling
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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.