GenAI Is Making Software Engineers Lazy? | Stacy Cashmore | Beyond Coding Podcast #204

Are AI tools actually helping software developers, or are they making us lazy and less effective? In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Cashmore, Product Lead at OmniPlan, to unpack the realities of using AI in software engineering. Stacey shares firsthand experiences building real-world AI products, from conversation summarizers to automated email generators, and explores how AI influences developer productivity, code quality, and intellectual growth. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How AI can significantly improve productivity—but only if used correctly. ✅ Common pitfalls developers face when integrating AI into their workflows. ✅ The hidden dangers of over-relying on AI-generated code. ✅ Stacey’s practical experiences launching successful AI features into production. ✅ Critical advice for effectively using AI tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot. Whether you're an experienced developer, tech lead, or just exploring AI in your workflow, this episode gives you critical insights to maximize benefits and avoid common pitfalls. 🎧 Subscribe to Beyond Coding for more developer insights and industry discussions! Connect with Stacy Cashmore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacycash https://www.stacy-clouds.net #Software #Programming #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with fireside chats on tech, entrepreneurship and career journeys. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, self-improvement and entrepreneurship. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/