In this episode of Stories from the Hackery, we talk to Ryan Bishop, a Nashville Software School (NSS) graduate, about his journey into software development and his experiences with generative AI. Ryan shares how prompt engineering has become a critical part of his work, discussing its applications in both coding and management. He provides insightful advice for new developers and emphasizes the importance of keeping a growth mindset. Tune in to learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are reshaping the way developers work, and how Ryan has integrated these tools into his daily workflow.


01:33 Meet Ryan Bishop: From Self-Learner to Software Developer
06:18 Prompt Engineering and Contextual Use
12:20 Use Cases for Generative AI
24:53 Coding with AI: Benefits and Challenges
30:52 Learning to Write Prompts
33:01 Navigating the Overwhelming World of AI Resources
35:14 Teaching Generative AI to Beginners
42:11 Generative AI as a Learning Buddy
49:24 The Influence of Christopher Alexander
57:29 Rediscovering Art with Technology
01:00:38 Final Thoughts


Links from the show:
Nashville Software School: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com

How are NSS Alumni Using Generative AI Tools on the Job (Survey 2024): https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2024/06/26/how-are-nss-alumni-using-generative-ai-tools-on-the-job

A Pattern Language - Christopher Alexander: https://a.co/d/9g7vSp8

Telehack.org - https://telehack.org

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