Things I Learned After a Decade of Writing Code Generators

Explore a decade's worth of insights on code generation in this 37-minute conference talk from Voxxed Days Ioannina 2024. Delve into the promises and pitfalls of code generators, which aim to reduce boilerplate code and streamline development processes. Examine various forms of code generation tools, including scaffolders, IDE tools, build tool extensions, and command-line utilities. Consider the impact of recent developments in platform engineering and AI on code generation needs and capabilities. Evaluate whether to use code generators, the potential drawbacks of machine-written code, and best practices for creating and implementing code generators. Benefit from the speaker's extensive experience and learn valuable lessons that can inform your approach to code generation in software development.