AI coding tools can generate code quickly, but speed alone does not solve the hardest software engineering problems. Developers still need to provide context, validate results, protect maintainability, and remain accountable for what ships.
How 3 Java Champions are using GitHub Copilot for increased productivity

From the official release
To learn how experienced developers strike that balance, we spoke with three Java Champions, all with over a decade of experience in using Java. They shared concrete examples of using GitHub Copilot in production and open source, along with the practices they use to turn AI-generated output into reliable software.
Here are the tips they shared with us.
Meet the Java Champions
- Vlad Mihalcea, founder of Hypersistence and author of the book High-Performance Java Persistence
- Patrick Baumgartner, software crafter at 42talents with 20+ years of Java experience
This is a short excerpt. Read the full announcement on the official source.
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