VS Code + AI Smarter Coding Live with Doug Finke
AI Summary
Summary of Live Stream: VS Code and AI Smarter Coding
Host: Doug Frink
- Welcoming Remarks: Intro to VS Code and the role of AI in development
- Key Topics:
- MCPS (Model Context Protocol)
- Agents and prompting techniques
- Importance of context in AI models
Upcoming Events:
- Guest Appearance: Michael Bender from Microsoft on AI topics
- Microsoft Build Event: May 19th in New York
Insights on AI Development:
- Prompting Techniques: Importance of context, model choice, and prompting in AI responses.
- Model Context: Discussed enhancements in LLMs (e.g., OpenAI’s new models) and their capabilities.
- MCP Servers: Explained how to integrate local data sources and perform complex tasks using AI-driven development.
Tools & Scripts Demonstrated:
- PowerShell Module (PSAI): Interacting with AI models using CLI commands.
- Visual Studio Code: Utilizing VS Code as an IDE with AI capabilities. Demonstrated coding functions and running tests using AI.
Key Takeaways:
- Context, model, and prompt are critical for effective AI usage.
- Using AI tools enhances productivity but requires understanding their limitations and best practices.
- The ecosystem of AI tools (like MCP servers) is expanding and becoming more integrated with popular development environments.