President of Touchlab. Have been coding Android since before the G1. We run the big Android meetup in NYC, and Droidcon NYC. Currently obsessed with platform convergence topics.
Kevin Galligan
Touchlab President
Software Engineering with GenAI – Beyond the Hype and Hyperbole
AI coding assistants have been hyped as game-changers for software engineering, but how effective are they in practice? This session provides a reality check on current AI coding tools, analyzing what works, what doesn’t, and how these tools impact software development workflows. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, challenges, and the future trajectory of GenAI in software development.
> What is the current state of AI coding assistants?
How are AI coding assistants improving developer productivity?
> What AI tools are effective for software development today, which ones are disappointing?
> What best practices exist for integrating GenAI into engineering teams?
> What are the future trends and implications of AI-driven software development?
> How are you scaling AI tooling across large numbers of engineers?
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Cross-Platform Strategy for Engineering Leaders
With Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and Flutter proving their long-term viability, mobile leaders must navigate the intersection of cross-platform and native development. This session will analyze the strengths and limitations of cross-platform approaches and provide guidance on structuring mobile projects to leverage both paradigms effectively.
> How can cross-platform and native development coexist within the same project or company?
> What are the primary advantages and trade-offs of cross-platform solutions compared to native?
> What types of apps or features benefit most from a cross-platform approach?
> How have KMP and Flutter evolved beyond past expectations, and what does that mean for long-term strategy?