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Claude Code & the evolution of agentic coding — Boris Cherny, Anthropic

Introduction to Claude Code 00:00

  • Boris Cherny introduces himself as a member of the technical staff at Anthropic and the creator of Claude Code.
  • He acknowledges the audience's familiarity with Claude Code and AI coding tools, setting the stage for a broader discussion.

Evolution of Programming 01:06

  • Programming is evolving rapidly, with models improving at coding faster than product development can keep up.
  • Cherny reflects on the history of programming, starting with physical switchboards in the 1930s and the transition to punch cards in the 1950s.
  • He shares a personal anecdote about his grandfather, one of the first programmers in the Soviet Union.

Development of Programming Languages 02:41

  • Programming languages have evolved from low-level assembly languages to high-level languages like Python and Java.
  • Cherny notes that modern programming languages exhibit converging characteristics, making them increasingly similar in structure and syntax.

User Experience (UX) in Programming 03:55

  • The UX of programming has advanced from punch cards to text editors, with key innovations like the introduction of graphical interfaces in the 1980s.
  • He highlights the impact of early tools like the Ed text editor and small innovations like live reload features introduced in Smalltalk 80.

Advances in Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) 05:38

  • Major milestones in IDE development include Visual Basic's graphical paradigm and Eclipse's type-ahead features.
  • Cherny emphasizes the significance of tools like GitHub Copilot, which allow users to write natural language that translates into code.

Verification and Cloud Code's Approach 07:09

  • Verification in programming has evolved from manual debugging to advanced techniques like fuzzing and chaos testing.
  • Claude Code aims to provide a straightforward terminal interface, prioritizing productivity and minimizing UI complexity, allowing users to explore the model's capabilities.

Future of Coding and Model Development 08:33

  • Cherny asserts the exponential growth of model capabilities, emphasizing that more general models tend to dominate.
  • The key takeaway is that as models improve, the associated tools and user experiences will also evolve rapidly, shaping the future of programming.
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