Code Smarter, Not Harder: AI-Powered Dev Hacks for All by Dan Vega @ Spring I/O 2025

Spring I/O 2025 - 21-23 May, Barcelona Slides: https://2025.springio.net/slides/code... In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, AI has become a powerful tool for boosting developer productivity. This talk breaks down AI’s practical role in coding through real-world examples and live demonstrations—making it accessible for developers at any skill level. We’ll explore how AI enhances everything from code completion and bug detection to automated refactoring and test generation, showing you practical ways to streamline your workflow. You’ll discover how to harness AI-powered tools for everyday tasks like code generation, documentation writing, and collaborative programming with AI assistants. Through practical demonstrations, we’ll show how to integrate these technologies seamlessly into your development routine, no matter which programming language or development environment you use. You’ll leave this session equipped with concrete AI-driven strategies to enhance your coding efficiency and elevate your development capabilities.