I realize there's a lot of AI-skepticism on Mastodon, but I think it's important to track how AI is being used more widely. So I spoke to GitLab's head of Field CTOs Brian Wald about how enterprises are implementing AI technology. Among other things, we discussed whether IT departments allow #VibeCoding, what types of AI #agents enterprises are building, how the #developer role is shifting to an architect-type role, and GitLab's own AI strategy.

Rant: I think a new interview question is in order for us.

"We have a programatically enforced code formatting standard we've been consistently using for years. Without seeing the output, will you want us to revisit it?"

If they answer anything other than "no," they fail.

I am SICK AND F'ING TIRED of developers fighting over code formatting. No one agrees on one single way.

Our way is both conventional and consistent. Deal with it.