AI Coding Roadmap for Newbies (And Skeptics)

In this episode, Scott and Wes provide a comprehensive guide for developers—especially those new to or skeptical about AI—on how to effectively code with and for AI. They delve into various tools and techniques, including:

• Ghost Text: A feature that allows for real-time text editing in IDEs.
• CLI Agents: Tools like Claude Code, Open Code, and Gemini that facilitate AI interactions via the command line.
• MCP Servers: Servers that enable AI models to access external tools and data.
• GUI Apps: Applications such as v0, Bolt.new, Lovable, and Windsurf that integrate AI functionalities.
• Building with AI: Techniques for creating AI-powered applications, covering topics like prompting, embeddings, and multi-model workflows.
• npm Libraries: Resources like the OpenAI SDK, Langchain, and TensorFlow.js that assist in AI development.

The episode aims to demystify AI development and provide practical insights for integrating AI into coding practices.