Machine Learning - Alchemy for the Modern Computer Scientist

Explore the transformative power of machine learning in this thought-provoking conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2018. Delve into Erik Meijer's perspective on how modern computer scientists are embracing "software alchemy" through machine learning techniques, particularly deep learning. Discover the concept of "Software 2.0" or "Learning-based development" and its potential to revolutionize traditional software engineering practices. Learn about the development of new probabilistic frameworks and differentiable programming languages, and how they are reshaping the landscape of software creation. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by mechanically learning code from training data, and understand why this paradigm shift requires a fundamental rethinking of established programming practices.