Hot Girls Code

70. How to Stop AI From Replacing You

You’ve probably seen the headlines about AI replacing developers, but is AI really coming for our jobs, or is there more going on? In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in the tech industry and how you can use AI to make sure you don’t get left behind. We talk about the role of AI in layoffs, how it’s changing software development, and why this shift is more evolution than extinction. We cover real-world examples, practical use cases for AI as a developer, and why companies are now hiring for AI skills. Plus, we explain key AI concepts like LLMs, prompts, agents, and tokenisation in classic Hot Girls Code fashion. We also share some of our hot tips on how to use AI as a tool so it can be your bestie instead of your enemy! Whether you’re curious, cautious, or fully on board with AI, this episode will help you understand how to work with it—not against it! Where to Find Us: * ⁠Instragam⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscodeofficial/] * ⁠Tik Tok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotgirlscodeofficial] * ⁠The Hot Girls Code Website⁠ [https://hot-girls-code.com/home] Links mentioned in the episode: * Check out our original AI episodes to hear about the basics and ethics behind AI: Episode 16 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OvvBrsByVuQo4yLWKQQt9?si=f42665afcd1b41cc] and Episode 17 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nV4EvmRwlTAQpDl1ynne2?si=6db76f2dfd7a4fb2] * Learn more about APIs in Episode 68. What is an API? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tr3X04ESisURWIjrIfL6b?si=6hjIbAIUTvOZsCitRWJG5g] * Learn more about some popular pre-trained models: Open AI's GPT, [https://platform.openai.com/docs/models/gpt-4.1] Google's Gemini [https://deepmind.google/models/gemini/], and DALL-E [https://openai.com/index/dall-e-2/] * Learn more about popular frameworks and libraries: LangChain [https://python.langchain.com/docs/introduction/], LlamaIndex [https://docs.llamaindex.ai/en/stable/], and TensorFlow [https://www.tensorflow.org/] * Learn more about AI coding assistants: GitHub Copilot [https://github.com/features/copilot], Windsurf [https://windsurf.com/](formerly Codeium), and Cline [https://cline.bot/] Sponsored By: ⁠Trade Me [https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/community/careers-at-trade-me]

69. All Things Android: Building Apps & Community with Katie Barnett

This week on Hot Girls Code, we are joined by Katie, an expert in all things Android. Katie a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of the Google Developer Group Melbourne and a Women Techmakers Ambassador. In this episode, we speak to Katie about what the heck it means to be an Android Evangelist as well as how to get started developing in the Android space. Katie also shares her experience with the tech community in Melbourne and shares her tips for how to future proof yourself against shake ups in mobile development. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Links from the Ep * Check out Katie's website [https://katiebarnett.dev/] * Connect with Katie on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebarnett5] * Check out Katie's posts on medium [https://medium.com/@katiebarnett5] * Check out Katie's Stitch Counter App [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.veryniche.stitchcounter] * Check out Google Developer Groups (GDGs) [https://gdg.community.dev/] Where to Find Us: * Instragam [https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscodeofficial/] * Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotgirlscodeofficial] * The Hot Girls Code Website [https://hot-girls-code.com/home] Sponsored By: Trade Me [https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/community/careers-at-trade-me]

68. What is an API?

Whether or not you work in a technical role, you’ve probably heard of APIs! But what exactly are APIs? In this episode, we explain what an API is, what they are used for, and how HTTP comes into it. Finally, we finish up by giving a brief overview of the different API protocols out there - from REST, to SOAP, to GraphQL! And in true Hot Girls Code style, we bring the tech to life with fun, relatable analogies featuring two of our favourite spots: restaurants and makeup stores. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Where to Find Us: ⁠ * Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscodeofficial/⁠ ] ⁠ * Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotgirlscodeofficial⁠ ] * The Hot Girls Code Website⁠ [https://hot-girls-code.com/home⁠] Sponsored by: * Trade Me [https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/community/careers-at-trade-me⁠]

67. From Pokemon Go to the Metaverse: Learning about AR, VR, and XR with Zelle

This week on Hot Girls code, we are joined by Zelle, an expert on augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR)! XR is an exciting area of tech that we’ve always found a bit intimidating and mysterious, so we are incredibly lucky to have Zelle on the show. Join us as she breaks down what XR really is, explains the fundamental building blocks of the technology, and shares how you can get started. We also dive into the future of XR and, of course, how we can help keep this space diverse and inclusive! New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Links mentioned in episode: * Augment for Android [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ar.augment] * Augment for iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/augment-3d-augmented-reality/id506463171] * Inkhunter for iOS [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inkhunter-ai-tattoo-design/id991558368] * Giphyworld for iOS, oculus & vive headsets [https://giphy.com/apps/giphyworld] * Virtual hair color tests powered by ModiFace [https://www.garnier.co.uk/virtual-try-on] * Make your own Google Cardboard - Easier instructions [https://www.instructables.com/Google-Cardboard-15-Best-of-10-20/]& Advanced, sturdier version. [https://www.instructables.com/Google-Cardboard-20/]*These instructions both require biconvex lenses. You can make your own lenses [https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Lens-For-Google-Cardboard-VR/] out of plastic bottles if you can't find them on AliExpress/TradeMe! * Cardboard app for iOS and Android [https://arvr.google.com/cardboard/] * Meta documentation for developers [https://developers.meta.com/horizon/] - options for Unity and Unreal game engines, web development, and more! Where to Find Us: ⁠ * ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscodeofficial/⁠ ] * ⁠Tik Tok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotgirlscodeofficial⁠] * ⁠The Hot Girls Code Website⁠⁠ [https://hot-girls-code.com/home⁠ ] Sponsored by: * ⁠Trade Me [https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/community/careers-at-trade-me⁠]

66. Learning to Code: 6 MORE Coding Myths Debunked

At Hot Girls Code, we often talk about the many misconceptions that people have about tech! So in this episode, we’re diving into six common myths you might encounter in your coding journey. From the myth that there’s a "perfect" number of lines of code to the belief that a developer’s job ends once their code is released, we break down each myth and reveal the truth behind the misconception. New episodes come out fortnightly on Wednesday morning (NZT). Episode Links * To hear more coding myths debunked, check out Episode 41. Learning to Code: Top 6 Coding Myths Debunked [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cbRpeyE65UOUhj8IxyyCd?si=lqx7jesOQUaM1eyD9MHXQQ] * To learn more about the basics of coding, check out Episode 3. What is Coding: Understanding the Magic behind the Machine [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qNCYmAuBMGpAUxZSXwCXk?si=hyvFwVXCSE2T8cZB_olY3A], Episode 4. Getting Started: The Fundamental Concepts of Coding [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5resiFQXDlgjaiaYaGLMqc?si=PP-BCBOLQ-u7SHM496FIDg], and Episode 5. Coding Languages: What They Are and Which You Should Learn [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bbVKsx98FkDJNjFkoSWQH?si=7KFu4BgoQLqt9T3qYMYetA] * To learn about what makes code 'good', check out Episode 12. What is Good Code? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qNCYmAuBMGpAUxZSXwCXk?si=hyvFwVXCSE2T8cZB_olY3A] * To learn more about testing, check out Episode 47. Basics of Software Testing [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MWVrU8uUaMNmnGpb0mVVC?si=lhXnMU8ZSNCFdX1YarzrpA] Where to Find Us: ⁠ * Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscodeofficial/⁠ ] * Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotgirlscodeofficial⁠] * The Hot Girls Code Website⁠ [https://hot-girls-code.com/home⁠ ] Sponsored by: * Trade Me [https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/community/careers-at-trade-me⁠]