A software engineer's workflow has undergone significant changes over the past year due to their increasing reliance on AI tools. According to the engineer, they are now able to complete tasks 4 times faster than before, with some days exceeding even that rate. This boost in velocity has allowed them to take on new projects and responsibilities, including helping to implement automation in their day job.
The engineer credits AI for enabling this productivity increase, citing specific tools such as the Copilot CLI and coding agents. They note that while AI has reduced the amount of code they write, it has also given them more time to focus on manual tasks and exploration, leading to a more enjoyable work experience.
As a result of their new pace, the engineer has been able to make significant impacts in their role, including implementing automation and reducing internal codespace bootstrap times by 50%. They believe that AI has expanded the surface area of what they can accomplish, allowing them to tackle projects that would have previously been out of reach.
