In this insightful video, AWS Developer Advocates Derek Bingham and Mike Chambers explore how Generative AI can benefit developers and streamline their workflow. They demonstrate two key aspects: using AI-powered tools like Amazon CodeWhisperer for code assistance, and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications. The video includes hands-on demonstrations of CodeWhisperer helping write SQL queries and using LangChain to connect LLMs with databases for natural language querying. Derek and Mike provide practical advice for developers looking to leverage Generative AI in their work, emphasizing both its current capabilities and future potential.

00:00 - Introduction
1:15 - How can generative AI help developers and make their lives easier?
2:15 - Generative AI tools
3:33 - CodeWhisperer walk through: Using CodeWhisperer to help write a SQL query (Demo)
9:23 - Integrating LLMs into applications (Demo)
20:09 - Advice for developers getting started with Generative AI
21:50 - Closing