126. AI Safely Deploys and Tests Your Infrastructure Code
Show notes
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Vibe coding and AI assistants promise to turbocharge IT infrastructure deployment, but can generative tools truly replace human discipline, rigorous testing, and engineering experience?
In this episode of the Tech Field Day Podcast, host Alastair Cooke is joined by industry experts Pete Welcher and Jens Soeldner to break down the realities of using AI for infrastructure automation and CloudFormation templates.
The panel explores the critical line between disciplined AI assistance and reckless "vibe coding," explaining why using the same AI to write and test code is a recipe for disaster. From problem decomposition and digital twins to the shifting job market for junior engineers and rising AI token costs, they share practical insights on how enterprise IT teams can safely harness AI speed without sacrificing code quality or governance.
This and more on the Tech Field Day Podcast, part of the Futurum Podcast Network and Futurum Media.
Panelists:
Jens Soeldner, IT-Instructor, IT-Consultant, Lecturer
Pete Welcher, Networking Expert
Hosts:
Tom Hollingsworth, Event Lead for Tech Field Day
Alastair Cooke, Event Lead at Tech Field Day
Stephen Foskett, President and Organizer of Tech Field Day
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