AI in Software Engineering: Productivity, Pitfalls, and Practical Advice with Stacy Cashmore
Beyond Coding18 Juni 2025

AI in Software Engineering: Productivity, Pitfalls, and Practical Advice with Stacy Cashmore

Is AI a productivity tool or a dangerous shortcut for developers?

In this episode, Stacy Cashmore, Product Lead at OmniPlan, joins us to discuss the practical realities of integrating AI into software engineering. Stacy shares real-world insights from developing AI-driven products, highlighting both the powerful benefits and significant pitfalls developers face when using tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot.

Key topics include:
✅ Practical lessons from building and launching AI products.
✅ How AI can both improve and hinder developer productivity.
✅ Critical considerations for ensuring maintainable, high-quality code when using AI.
✅ The balance between automated productivity and intellectual growth in software development.

Essential listening for developers and tech leaders who want to leverage AI effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. 🎧


Connect with Stacy Cashmore:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacycash

https://www.stacy-clouds.net


Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/Lwnkjqrzi6g

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