AI-assisted coding promises to boost developer productivity, but how much can we actually rely on these tools? In this live coding session, we’ll put AI-powered development assistants to the test—experimenting with code completion, agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and other techniques inside IntelliJ IDEA.

Through real-world trial and error, we’ll see what these tools can (and can’t) do, explore their strengths and quirks, and discuss how developers can stay in control while leveraging AI in their workflows. Expect surprises, insights, and maybe even a sandwich—if the AI can figure it out!

A fun live coding session, oriented on developer meetups