Leveraging AI in Software Development: Insights from MetalBear’s Engineering Team
At MetalBear, we’re harnessing AI tools daily in our development of mirrord, a cutting-edge Kubernetes tool. Here’s how our engineering team utilizes AI and what we’ve learned:
- Onboarding Code: AI like Claude Code helps engineers get familiar with complex codebases, providing high-level overviews that ease the onboarding process.
- Exploring Solutions: During initial planning, AI generates different options for feature implementations without requiring full code writes, saving valuable time.
- Script Generation: A universally valued tool, AI assists in creating reusable scripts for debugging and local workflows—enhancing efficiency and readability.
While AI boosts productivity, it falls short in navigating complex architectures and maintaining context over long tasks. We believe AI is a complementary tool—accelerating exploration and reducing tedious work, but not a substitute for engineers’ expertise.
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