In this episode of Stories from the Hackery, we talk to Ryan Bishop, a Nashville Software School (NSS) graduate, about his journey into software development and his experiences with generative AI. Ryan shares how prompt engineering has become a critical part of his work, discussing its applications in both coding and management. He provides insightful advice for new developers and emphasizes the importance of keeping a growth mindset. Tune in to learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are reshaping the way developers work, and how Ryan has integrated these tools into his daily workflow.01:33 Meet Ryan Bishop: From Self-Learner to Software Developer06:18 Prompt Engineering and Contextual Use12:20 Use Cases for Generative AI24:53 Coding with AI: Benefits and Challenges30:52 Learning to Write Prompts33:01 Navigating the Overwhelming World of AI Resources35:14 Teaching Generative AI to Beginners42:11 Generative AI as a Learning Buddy49:24 The Influence of Christopher Alexander57:29 Rediscovering Art with Technology01:00:38 Final ThoughtsLinks from the show:Nashville Software School: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.comHow are NSS Alumni Using Generative AI Tools on the Job (Survey 2024): https://learn.nashvillesoftwareschool.com/blog/2024/06/26/how-are-nss-alumni-using-generative-ai-tools-on-the-jobA Pattern Language - Christopher Alexander: https://a.co/d/9g7vSp8Telehack.org - https://telehack.org