"Elderly German Landlord.. she would use these winky face emojis""Memes in blogs feel cheap""Dude.... you didn't even run this"TakeawaysThe podcast jingle was created using AI technology.Thorsten's journey into programming began in his teenage years.He transitioned from music to software engineering after realizing his passion for coding.The internet has significantly influenced Thorsten's life and career choices.AI-generated content is becoming a cultural phenomenon in Germany.Thorsten believes that some people can tolerate challenges better than others.He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in programming.Thorsten's perspective on emojis highlights their humorous use but criticizes their overuse in UIs.The conversation reflects on the evolution of user experience in technology.Thorsten's career path showcases the diverse opportunities in the tech industry. The wink emoji is a cultural nuance in Germany.Training in tech is often on-the-job rather than formal.AI tools require engineers to rethink their approach to coding.Engineers need to understand the business context of their work.Dumb code can be generated quickly with AI, but structuring is key.Feedback loops are essential for effective AI integration.The software industry has unique training challenges compared to others.AI can assist in generating data visualization tools.Engineers should build tools that help them validate AI outputs.The landscape of software engineering is rapidly changing due to AI.Chapters00:00 Podcast Jingle and Creative Process02:34 Introduction to Torsten Ball and His Work05:06 The Journey into Programming07:44 The Impact of AI on Content Creation10:23 Cultural Phenomena in Media13:23 Exploring Global Trends in Social Media17:59 The Evolution of Social Media Platforms18:21 Journey into Programming and Early Interests20:53 Rediscovering Programming and the Joy of Learning24:45 Career Path and the Impact of the Internet27:48 Transitioning to Remote Work and Personal Life29:11 The Emoji Debate: A Personal Perspective35:24 The Importance of Training in Tech42:26 The Future of Software Development in an AI World44:23 Evaluating Software Engineering and Product Quality45:35 The Shift in Engineering Skills and Training Needs47:29 Navigating the Challenges of AI in Software Development51:11 Structuring Codebases for AI Integration55:48 Leveraging AI for Efficient Debugging and Development01:00:33 Creating Feedback Loops with AI Tools01:05:20 The Future of AI in Software Engineering

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