Dev Life S5 E13 The Future of Craftsmanship: Dave Thomas on Being A Pragmatic Agent

What does it mean to be a "Pragmatic Programmer" when AI can write the code for you? This week, Brooke & Matt welcome the legendary Dave Thomas, co-author of the "developer's bible" (aka - The Pragmatic Programmer) and a pioneer of the Agile Manifesto, to discuss the state of our craft in 2026. Dave challenges us to rethink our relationship with AI "coworkers," explains his "Orient-Step-Learn" framework for staying sharp, and even reveals which piece of his classic advice he’d delete in this new era of automation. Whether you’re a junior dev looking for "scar tissue" or a veteran engineer navigating AI-generated complexity, this is a must-watch conversation with a true industry provocateur! CONNECT WITH US:

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Dev Life S5 E13 The Future of Craftsmanship: Dave Thomas on Being A Pragmatic Agent is an episode from The Angular Show by ng-conf.

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This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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